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Canon 1D MIV vs Canon 1Ds MIII

Portability
51
Imaging
57
Features
75
Overall
64
Canon EOS-1D Mark IV front
 
Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III front
Portability
51
Imaging
65
Features
52
Overall
59

Canon 1D MIV vs Canon 1Ds MIII Key Specs

Canon 1D MIV
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1230g - 156 x 157 x 80mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Previous Model is Canon 1D MIII
Canon 1Ds MIII
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1385g - 150 x 160 x 80mm
  • Announced August 2008
  • Superseded the Canon 1Ds MII
  • Successor is Canon 1D X
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Canon 1D MIV vs Canon 1Ds MIII Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Canon 1D MIV versus Canon 1Ds MIII, both Pro DSLR cameras and they are both sold by Canon. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the 1D MIV (16MP) and 1Ds MIII (21MP) and the 1D MIV (APS-H) and 1Ds MIII (Full frame) boast different sensor sizing.

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The 1D MIV was revealed 19 months after the 1Ds MIII making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Large SLR).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the 1D MIV scores versus the 1Ds MIII with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D MIV over the Canon 1Ds MIII

 1D MIV 1Ds MIII 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010August 2008Newer by 19 months
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Canon 1Ds MIII over the Canon 1D MIV

 1Ds MIII 1D MIV 

Common features in the Canon 1D MIV and Canon 1Ds MIII

 1D MIV 1Ds MIII 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon 1D MIV vs Canon 1Ds MIII Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon 1D MIV enjoys exterior dimensions of 156mm x 157mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") having a weight of 1230 grams (2.71 lbs) while the Canon 1Ds MIII has proportions of 150mm x 160mm x 80mm (5.9" x 6.3" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 1385 grams (3.05 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the 1D MIV vs the 1Ds MIII.

Canon 1D MIV vs Canon 1Ds MIII size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 1D MIV and 1Ds MIII is 51 and 51 respectively.

Canon 1D MIV vs Canon 1Ds MIII top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D MIV vs Canon 1Ds MIII Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1D MIV and 1Ds MIII.

As you can see, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 1D MIV using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Canon 1Ds MIII will produce greater detail because of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The more modern 1D MIV should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon 1D MIV vs Canon 1Ds MIII sensor size comparison

Canon 1D MIV vs Canon 1Ds MIII Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1D MIV vs Canon 1Ds MIII Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 1D MIV
Portrait photography with Canon 1Ds MIII
74
you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/300 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-H)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW files
79
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (21MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 1D MIV Street photography advice
Canon 1Ds MIII Street photography advice
55
good sensor size (APS-H)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
57
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 1D MIV
Sports photography with Canon 1Ds MIII
64
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-H)
weather sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
low battery power (1,500 CIPA)
63
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
decent sensor resolution (21MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (1,800 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D MIV Travel photography details
Canon 1Ds MIII Travel photography details
51
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
low battery power (1,500 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
53
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (21MP)
bad battery (1,800 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D MIV as a Landscape photography camera
Canon 1Ds MIII as a Landscape photography camera
67
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
decent sized screen (3")
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-H)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
low battery power (1,500 per charge)
71
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (21MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (1,800 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1D MIV Vlogging advice
Canon 1Ds MIII Vlogging advice
27
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone jack
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
9
no video
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Canon 1D MIV vs Canon 1Ds MIII Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D MIV and Canon 1Ds MIII
 Canon EOS-1D Mark IVCanon EOS-1Ds Mark III
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model Canon EOS-1D Mark IV Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III
Class Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Released 2010-02-22 2008-08-18
Body design Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-H Full frame
Sensor dimensions 27.9 x 18.6mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 518.9mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 21 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 4896 x 3264 5616 x 3744
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 50
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 45 45
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF Canon EF
Number of lenses 250 250
Crop factor 1.3 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.76x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options External External
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/300 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps, 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1230 grams (2.71 lb) 1385 grams (3.05 lb)
Physical dimensions 156 x 157 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") 150 x 160 x 80mm (5.9" x 6.3" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 74 80
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 24.0
DXO Dynamic range score 12.0 12.0
DXO Low light score 1320 1663
Other
Battery life 1500 photographs 1800 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E4 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, SD/SDHC card Compact Flash (Type I or II), SD card
Storage slots Dual Dual
Launch price $4,999 $6,652