Canon 1D MIII vs Nikon D6

The following is a thorough comparison of the Canon 1D MIII versus Nikon D6, both Pro DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the 1D MIII (10MP) and D6 (21MP) and the 1D MIII (APS-H) and D6 (Full frame) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The 1D MIII was revealed 14 years before the D6 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Large SLR).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the 1D MIII scores vs the D6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS-1D Mark III and Nikon D6. The full galleries are provided at Canon 1D MIII Gallery and Nikon D6 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon 1D MIII enjoys physical 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) whilst the Nikon D6 has proportions of 160mm x 163mm x 92mm (6.3" x 6.4" x 3.6") having a weight of 1270 grams (2.80 lbs).

Look at the Canon 1D MIII versus Nikon D6 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the 1D MIII compared to the D6.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 1D MIII and D6 is 51 and 50 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 1D MIII and D6.

As you can see, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 1D MIII with its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Nikon D6 will give extra detail because of its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged 1D MIII is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.