Canon 1D MIII vs Samsung NX1100

Here is a detailed overview of the Canon 1D MIII vs Samsung NX1100, one being a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the 1D MIII (10MP) and NX1100 (20MP) and the 1D MIII (APS-H) and NX1100 (APS-C) have different sensor size.

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The 1D MIII was released 7 years before the NX1100 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon 1D MIII being a Large SLR camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the 1D MIII matches up against the NX1100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS-1D Mark III and Samsung NX1100. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon 1D MIII Gallery and Samsung NX1100 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon 1D MIII features physical measurements of 156mm x 157mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") with a weight of 1335 grams (2.94 lbs) while the Samsung NX1100 has dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 1D MIII vs Samsung NX1100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the 1D MIII against the NX1100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1D MIII and NX1100 is 51 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1D MIII and NX1100.

Clearly, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 1D MIII featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Samsung NX1100 will show greater detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The older 1D MIII will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.