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Canon 1D MIII vs Nikon D3S

Portability
51
Imaging
50
Features
54
Overall
51
Canon EOS-1D Mark III front
 
Nikon D3S front
Portability
51
Imaging
57
Features
63
Overall
59

Canon 1D MIII vs Nikon D3S Key Specs

Canon 1D MIII
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1335g - 156 x 157 x 80mm
  • Introduced February 2007
  • Earlier Model is Canon 1D MII N
  • Refreshed by Canon 1D MIV
Nikon D3S
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Bump to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1240g - 160 x 157 x 88mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Old Model is Nikon D3
  • Renewed by Nikon D4
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Canon 1D MIII vs Nikon D3S Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Canon 1D MIII vs Nikon D3S, both Pro DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the 1D MIII (10MP) and the D3S (12MP) is relatively similar but the 1D MIII (APS-H) and D3S (Full frame) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 1D MIII was manufactured 4 years earlier than the D3S which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Large SLR).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the 1D MIII scores versus the D3S with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D MIII over the Nikon D3S

 1D MIII D3S 

Reasons to pick Nikon D3S over the Canon 1D MIII

 D3S 1D MIII 
IntroducedFebruary 2010February 2007More modern by 36 months
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon 1D MIII and Nikon D3S

 1D MIII D3S 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Canon 1D MIII vs Nikon D3S Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon 1D MIII enjoys exterior dimensions of 156mm x 157mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") having a weight of 1335 grams (2.94 lbs) and the Nikon D3S has measurements of 160mm x 157mm x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5") having a weight of 1240 grams (2.73 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the 1D MIII versus the D3S.

Canon 1D MIII vs Nikon D3S size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 1D MIII and D3S is 51 and 51 respectively.

Canon 1D MIII vs Nikon D3S top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D MIII vs Nikon D3S Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The picture here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 1D MIII and D3S.

To sum up, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 1D MIII due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Nikon D3S will offer you extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged 1D MIII is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 1D MIII vs Nikon D3S sensor size comparison

Canon 1D MIII vs Nikon D3S Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1D MIII vs Nikon D3S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D MIII as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D3S as a Portrait photography camera
62
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/300s)
nice sensor size (APS-H)
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
64
you can focus manually
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 1D MIII
Street photography with Nikon D3S
54
nice sensor size (APS-H)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
55
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 1D MIII
Sports photography with Nikon D3S
58
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
nice sensor size (APS-H)
weather proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
66
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery life (4,200 shots)
comes with phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D MIII Travel photography highlights
Nikon D3S Travel photography highlights
43
weather proof
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
51
great battery life (4,200 CIPA)
weather proofing
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D MIII Landscape photography features
Nikon D3S Landscape photography features
63
focusing manually
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
nice sensor size (APS-H)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
67
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
great battery life (4,200 per charge)
has dual storage slots
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 1D MIII
Vlogging with Nikon D3S
9
no video
15
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
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Canon 1D MIII vs Nikon D3S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D MIII and Nikon D3S
 Canon EOS-1D Mark IIINikon D3S
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS-1D Mark III Nikon D3S
Class Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Introduced 2007-02-22 2010-02-16
Body design Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-H Full frame
Sensor measurements 28.7 x 18.7mm 36 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 536.7mm² 860.4mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 5:4 and 3:2
Peak resolution 3888 x 2592 4256 x 2832
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 102400
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO 50 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 45 51
Cross type focus points 19 15
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF Nikon F
Amount of lenses 250 309
Crop factor 1.3 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - Low-temperature polysilicon TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes External Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/300 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps), 320 x 216 (24 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1335g (2.94 lb) 1240g (2.73 lb)
Dimensions 156 x 157 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") 160 x 157 x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 71 82
DXO Color Depth rating 22.7 23.5
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 12.0
DXO Low light rating 1078 3253
Other
Battery life 2200 photographs 4200 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL4a
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), SD/SDHC card Compact Flash (Type I or II) x 2, UDMA
Storage slots Dual Dual
Cost at release $4,399 $5,200