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Canon 1D X III vs Canon 1Ds MIII

Portability
50
Imaging
74
Features
85
Overall
78
Canon EOS-1D X Mark III front
 
Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III front
Portability
51
Imaging
65
Features
52
Overall
59

Canon 1D X III vs Canon 1Ds MIII Key Specs

Canon 1D X III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Push to 819200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 5472 x 2886 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1440g - 158 x 168 x 83mm
  • Launched January 2020
  • Replaced the Canon 1D X II
Canon 1Ds MIII
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1385g - 150 x 160 x 80mm
  • Announced August 2008
  • Older Model is Canon 1Ds MII
  • Replacement is Canon 1D X
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Canon 1D X III vs Canon 1Ds MIII Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon 1D X III and Canon 1Ds MIII, both Pro DSLR digital cameras and they are both built by Canon. The resolution of the 1D X III (20MP) and the 1Ds MIII (21MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The 1D X III was released 11 years later than the 1Ds MIII and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Large SLR).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the 1D X III scores versus the 1Ds MIII in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D X III over the Canon 1Ds MIII

 1D X III 1Ds MIII 
AnnouncedJanuary 2020August 2008Fresher by 139 months
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k230kSharper screen (+1870k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Canon 1Ds MIII over the Canon 1D X III

 1Ds MIII 1D X III 

Common features in the Canon 1D X III and Canon 1Ds MIII

 1D X III 1Ds MIII 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon 1D X III vs Canon 1Ds MIII Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Canon 1D X III offers outside dimensions of 158mm x 168mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 1440 grams (3.17 lbs) whilst the Canon 1Ds MIII has specifications of 150mm x 160mm x 80mm (5.9" x 6.3" x 3.1") and a weight of 1385 grams (3.05 lbs).

Check out the Canon 1D X III and Canon 1Ds MIII in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the 1D X III against the 1Ds MIII.

Canon 1D X III vs Canon 1Ds MIII size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1D X III and 1Ds MIII is 50 and 51 respectively.

Canon 1D X III vs Canon 1Ds MIII top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D X III vs Canon 1Ds MIII Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking technical specs. The photograph here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 1D X III and 1Ds MIII.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Canon 1Ds MIII to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern 1D X III will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon 1D X III vs Canon 1Ds MIII sensor size comparison

Canon 1D X III vs Canon 1Ds MIII Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D X III Portrait photography features
Canon 1Ds MIII Portrait photography features
84
has manual focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
79
manual focus
good MP (21MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 1D X III Street photography factors
Canon 1Ds MIII Street photography factors
62
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
comes with focus via touch
environment proofing
great high ISO (102,400)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
57
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment proof
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 1D X III
Sports photography with Canon 1Ds MIII
81
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
high max fps (20.0 frames/s)
decent megapixels (20MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (2,850 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
63
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
good MP (21MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
environment proof
comes with phase detect AF
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (1,800 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D X III as a Travel photography camera
Canon 1Ds MIII as a Travel photography camera
66
better than average battery pack (2,850 shots)
environment proofing
comes with focus via touch
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
53
environment proof
good MP (21MP)
not so great battery pack (1,800 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D X III Landscape photography advice
Canon 1Ds MIII Landscape photography advice
80
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (102,400)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (2,850 per charge)
2 card slots
no image stabilization
71
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good MP (21 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment proof
2 card slots
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (1,800 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 1D X III
Vlogging with Canon 1Ds MIII
30
touchscreen capability
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (5472 x 2886 pxls)
does have mic support
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
9
lack of video recording
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Canon 1D X III vs Canon 1Ds MIII Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D X III and Canon 1Ds MIII
 Canon EOS-1D X Mark IIICanon EOS-1Ds Mark III
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model Canon EOS-1D X Mark III Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III
Type Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Launched 2020-01-07 2008-08-18
Physical type Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic X -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 21 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 5616 x 3744
Highest native ISO 102400 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 819200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 50
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 191 45
Cross focus points 155 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF Canon EF
Total lenses 250 250
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 2,100 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.76x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 20.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash External
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 5472 X 2886 (60p, 30p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 50p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p) -
Highest video resolution 5472x2886 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1440 grams (3.17 lb) 1385 grams (3.05 lb)
Physical dimensions 158 x 168 x 83mm (6.2" x 6.6" x 3.3") 150 x 160 x 80mm (5.9" x 6.3" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 80
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.0
DXO Low light score not tested 1663
Other
Battery life 2850 photos 1800 photos
Battery style Built-in Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual CFexpress type B Compact Flash (Type I or II), SD card
Card slots 2 2
Cost at release $6,499 $6,652