Canon 1D X III vs Canon 50D

Below is a complete review of the Canon 1D X III vs Canon 50D, one being a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are built by Canon. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the 1D X III (20MP) and 50D (15MP) and the 1D X III (Full frame) and 50D (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.

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The 1D X III was launched 11 years later than the 50D and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon 1D X III being a Large SLR camera and the Canon 50D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the 1D X III matches up against the 50D in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS-1D X Mark III and Canon EOS 50D. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon 1D X III Gallery and Canon 50D Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and size. The Canon 1D X III enjoys outside measurements of 158mm x 168mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 1440 grams (3.17 lbs) whilst the Canon 50D has specifications of 146mm x 108mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") with a weight of 822 grams (1.81 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the 1D X III against the 50D.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 1D X III and 50D is 50 and 57 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 1D X III and 50D.

All in all, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 1D X III featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Canon 1D X III will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher 1D X III should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.