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Canon 1D MIII vs Nikon D6

Portability
51
Imaging
50
Features
54
Overall
51
Canon EOS-1D Mark III front
 
Nikon D6 front
Portability
50
Imaging
74
Features
85
Overall
78

Canon 1D MIII vs Nikon D6 Key Specs

Canon 1D MIII
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1335g - 156 x 157 x 80mm
  • Introduced February 2007
  • Replaced the Canon 1D MII N
  • Renewed by Canon 1D MIV
Nikon D6
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Push to 3280000)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1270g - 160 x 163 x 92mm
  • Launched February 2020
  • Previous Model is Nikon D5
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Canon 1D MIII vs Nikon D6 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D MIII over the Nikon D6

 1D MIII D6 

Reasons to pick Nikon D6 over the Canon 1D MIII

 D6 1D MIII 
LaunchedFebruary 2020February 2007Newer by 157 months
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2359k230kSharper screen (+2129k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon 1D MIII and Nikon D6

 1D MIII D6 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon 1D MIII vs Nikon D6 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon 1D MIII vs Nikon D6 size comparison

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

Canon 1D MIII vs Nikon D6 top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D MIII vs Nikon D6 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon 1D MIII vs Nikon D6 sensor size comparison

Canon 1D MIII vs Nikon D6 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1D MIII vs Nikon D6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D MIII Portrait photography info
Nikon D6 Portrait photography info
62
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/300 seconds)
nice sensor size (APS-H)
saves RAW files
low resolution (10MP)
84
focusing manually
MP count good (21MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 1D MIII Street photography advice
Nikon D6 Street photography advice
54
nice sensor size (APS-H)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
62
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
weather proofing
above average ISO range (102,400)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1D MIII as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D6 as a Sports photography camera
58
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
nice sensor size (APS-H)
environment sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
80
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
MP count good (21MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery power (3,580 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D MIII Travel photography factors
Nikon D6 Travel photography factors
43
environment sealing
low resolution (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
68
better than average battery power (3,580 per charge)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
MP count good (21 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D MIII Landscape photography info
Nikon D6 Landscape photography info
63
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
nice sensor size (APS-H)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
80
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
MP count good (21MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (102,400)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
better than average battery power (3,580 CIPA)
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 1D MIII
Vlogging with Nikon D6
9
lack of video recording
30
screen is touchscreen
features face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic socket
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Canon 1D MIII vs Nikon D6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D MIII and Nikon D6
 Canon EOS-1D Mark IIINikon D6
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS-1D Mark III Nikon D6
Type Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Introduced 2007-02-22 2020-02-11
Physical type Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed 6
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-H Full frame
Sensor dimensions 28.7 x 18.7mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 536.7mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 21MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3888 x 2592 5568 x 3712
Maximum native ISO 3200 102400
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 3280000
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 45 105
Cross type focus points 19 105
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF Nikon F
Number of lenses 250 309
Crop factor 1.3 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3.2 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.72x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 900 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 14.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options External Normal, redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, rear-curtain sync, off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/300 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution None 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1335g (2.94 lb) 1270g (2.80 lb)
Physical dimensions 156 x 157 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") 160 x 163 x 92mm (6.3" x 6.4" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1078 not tested
Other
Battery life 2200 photographs 3580 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), SD/SDHC card Dual XQD/CFexpress slots
Card slots Dual Dual
Pricing at launch $4,399 $6,496