Canon 1D MIII vs Nikon D3

Let's take a closer look at the Canon 1D MIII vs Nikon D3, both Pro DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the 1D MIII (10MP) and the D3 (12MP) is very well matched but the 1D MIII (APS-H) and D3 (Full frame) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The 1D MIII was released 14 months prior to the D3 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Large SLR).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the 1D MIII grades vs the D3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS-1D Mark III & Nikon D3. The complete galleries are provided at Canon 1D MIII Gallery & Nikon D3 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon 1D MIII features physical dimensions of 156mm x 157mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") with a weight of 1335 grams (2.94 lbs) and the Nikon D3 has proportions of 160mm x 157mm x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 1300 grams (2.87 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the 1D MIII vs the D3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1D MIII and D3 is 51 and 50 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The visual underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1D MIII and D3.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 1D MIII featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Nikon D3 will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The older 1D MIII is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.