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Canon 1D MIII vs Olympus E-M1 II

Portability
51
Imaging
51
Features
54
Overall
52
Canon EOS-1D Mark III front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II front
Portability
68
Imaging
60
Features
93
Overall
73

Canon 1D MIII vs Olympus E-M1 II Key Specs

Canon 1D MIII
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1335g - 156 x 157 x 80mm
  • Released February 2007
  • Previous Model is Canon 1D MII N
  • Updated by Canon 1D MIV
Olympus E-M1 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 574g - 134 x 91 x 67mm
  • Launched September 2016
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-M1
  • Updated by Olympus E-M1 III
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Canon 1D MIII vs Olympus E-M1 II Overview

The following is a detailed assessment of the Canon 1D MIII versus Olympus E-M1 II, one is a Pro DSLR and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Olympus. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the 1D MIII (10MP) and E-M1 II (20MP) and the 1D MIII (APS-H) and E-M1 II (Four Thirds) have different sensor measurements.

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The 1D MIII was introduced 10 years earlier than the E-M1 II which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon 1D MIII being a Large SLR camera and the Olympus E-M1 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the 1D MIII grades against the E-M1 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D MIII over the Olympus E-M1 II

 1D MIII E-M1 II 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 II over the Canon 1D MIII

 E-M1 II 1D MIII 
LaunchedSeptember 2016February 2007Newer by 116 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1037k230kCrisper display (+807k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon 1D MIII and Olympus E-M1 II

 1D MIII E-M1 II 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurements

Canon 1D MIII vs Olympus E-M1 II Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon 1D MIII offers outer 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 Olympus E-M1 II has dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") with a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the 1D MIII versus the E-M1 II.

Canon 1D MIII vs Olympus E-M1 II size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 1D MIII and E-M1 II is 51 and 68 respectively.

Canon 1D MIII vs Olympus E-M1 II top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D MIII vs Olympus E-M1 II Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The pic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1D MIII and E-M1 II.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 1D MIII with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Olympus E-M1 II will result in more detail using its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged 1D MIII will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon 1D MIII vs Olympus E-M1 II sensor size comparison

Canon 1D MIII vs Olympus E-M1 II Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1D MIII vs Olympus E-M1 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D MIII as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus E-M1 II as a Portrait photography camera
62
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/300 seconds)
good sensor size (APS-H)
delivers RAW formats
low resolution (10 megapixels)
76
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 1D MIII as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-M1 II as a Street photography camera
54
good sensor size (APS-H)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
78
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
features focus by touch
environment sealing
lighter than average (574 grams)
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1D MIII Sports photography info
Olympus E-M1 II Sports photography info
58
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
good sensor size (APS-H)
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
75
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (60.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
bad battery (350 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D MIII Travel photography info
Olympus E-M1 II Travel photography info
43
environment sealing
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
72
lighter than average (574g)
environment sealing
features focus by touch
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
bad battery (350 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D MIII Landscape photography information
Olympus E-M1 II Landscape photography information
64
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good sensor size (APS-H)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
two card slots
no image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
76
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
two card slots
bad battery (350 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1D MIII Vlogging features
Olympus E-M1 II Vlogging features
9
no video
79
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic socket
lighter than average (574g)
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Canon 1D MIII vs Olympus E-M1 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D MIII and Olympus E-M1 II
 Canon EOS-1D Mark IIIOlympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model Canon EOS-1D Mark III Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II
Category Pro DSLR Pro Mirrorless
Released 2007-02-22 2016-09-19
Physical type Large SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VIII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-H Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 28.7 x 18.7mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor area 536.7mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3
Maximum resolution 3888 x 2592 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO 50 64
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 45 121
Cross focus points 19 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 250 107
Focal length multiplier 1.3 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.74x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 60.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 9.10 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options External Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/300 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM, 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution None 4096x2160
Video data format - MOV, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1335 grams (2.94 lbs) 574 grams (1.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 156 x 157 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") 134 x 91 x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 71 80
DXO Color Depth score 22.7 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 12.8
DXO Low light score 1078 1312
Other
Battery life 2200 photos 350 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - BLH-1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), SD/SDHC card Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots
Card slots 2 2
Retail pricing $4,399 $1,700