Canon 1D MIII vs Nikon D1X

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon 1D MIII versus Nikon D1X, both Pro DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the 1D MIII (10MP) and D1X (5MP) and the 1D MIII (APS-H) and D1X (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.

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The 1D MIII was launched 5 years later than the D1X and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Large SLR).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the 1D MIII grades vs the D1X in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS-1D Mark III and Nikon D1X. The complete galleries are available at Canon 1D MIII Gallery and Nikon D1X Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon 1D MIII comes with physical measurements of 156mm x 157mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") along with a weight of 1335 grams (2.94 lbs) while the Nikon D1X has dimensions of 157mm x 153mm x 85mm (6.2" x 6.0" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the 1D MIII vs the D1X.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 1D MIII and D1X is 51 and 51 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 1D MIII and D1X.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 1D MIII due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Canon 1D MIII will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger 1D MIII should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.