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Canon 1D MIII vs Nikon D3X

Portability
51
Imaging
50
Features
54
Overall
51
Canon EOS-1D Mark III front
 
Nikon D3X front
Portability
51
Imaging
67
Features
65
Overall
66

Canon 1D MIII vs Nikon D3X Key Specs

Canon 1D MIII
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1335g - 156 x 157 x 80mm
  • Launched February 2007
  • Replaced the Canon 1D MII N
  • Replacement is Canon 1D MIV
Nikon D3X
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1260g - 160 x 157 x 88mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Earlier Model is Nikon D2Xs
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Canon 1D MIII vs Nikon D3X Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Canon 1D MIII and Nikon D3X, both Pro DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the 1D MIII (10MP) and D3X (25MP) and the 1D MIII (APS-H) and D3X (Full frame) have different sensor dimensions.

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The 1D MIII was unveiled 24 months earlier than the D3X which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Large SLR).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the 1D MIII scores against the D3X for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D MIII over the Nikon D3X

 1D MIII D3X 

Reasons to pick Nikon D3X over the Canon 1D MIII

 D3X 1D MIII 
IntroducedFebruary 2009February 2007More recent by 24 months
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon 1D MIII and Nikon D3X

 1D MIII D3X 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Canon 1D MIII vs Nikon D3X Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon 1D MIII provides exterior dimensions of 156mm x 157mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 1335 grams (2.94 lbs) while the Nikon D3X has dimensions of 160mm x 157mm x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5") along with a weight of 1260 grams (2.78 lbs).

Analyze the Canon 1D MIII and Nikon D3X in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the 1D MIII versus the D3X.

Canon 1D MIII vs Nikon D3X size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 1D MIII and D3X is 51 and 51 respectively.

Canon 1D MIII vs Nikon D3X top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D MIII vs Nikon D3X Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by going through technical specs. The photograph here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1D MIII and D3X.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 1D MIII using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Nikon D3X will provide extra detail having an extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively. The older 1D MIII will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon 1D MIII vs Nikon D3X sensor size comparison

Canon 1D MIII vs Nikon D3X Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1D MIII vs Nikon D3X Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D MIII Portrait photography factors
Nikon D3X Portrait photography factors
62
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/300 seconds)
decent sensor size (APS-H)
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
80
focusing manually
great megapixels (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 1D MIII Street photography information
Nikon D3X Street photography information
54
decent sensor size (APS-H)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
57
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather proof
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1D MIII Sports photography highlights
Nikon D3X Sports photography highlights
58
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
decent sensor size (APS-H)
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
71
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
great megapixels (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
weather proof
great battery pack (4,400 shots)
comes with phase detect autofocus
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D MIII Travel photography details
Nikon D3X Travel photography details
43
weather sealing
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
63
great battery pack (4,400 shots)
weather proof
great megapixels (25 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D MIII Landscape photography details
Nikon D3X Landscape photography details
63
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
decent sensor size (APS-H)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
76
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
great megapixels (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather proof
great battery pack (4,400 shots)
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1D MIII as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D3X as a Vlogging camera
9
no video recording
9
can't record video
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Canon 1D MIII vs Nikon D3X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D MIII and Nikon D3X
 Canon EOS-1D Mark IIINikon D3X
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS-1D Mark III Nikon D3X
Category Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Launched 2007-02-22 2009-02-19
Body design Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-H Full frame
Sensor measurements 28.7 x 18.7mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 536.7mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 25 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3888 x 2592 6048 x 4032
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 45 51
Cross focus points 19 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF Nikon F
Number of lenses 250 309
Crop factor 1.3 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings External Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/300 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1335 gr (2.94 lbs) 1260 gr (2.78 lbs)
Physical 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 score 71 88
DXO Color Depth score 22.7 24.7
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 13.7
DXO Low light score 1078 1992
Other
Battery life 2200 images 4400 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL4a
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 to 20 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), SD/SDHC card Compact Flash (Type I or II) x 2, UDMA
Storage slots 2 2
Pricing at release $4,399 $3,000