Canon 1D X III vs Canon 5D MIV

The following is a detailed assessment of the Canon 1D X III versus Canon 5D MIV, former is a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both are built by Canon. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the 1D X III (20MP) and 5D MIV (30MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The 1D X III was introduced 3 years after the 5D MIV which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon 1D X III being a Large SLR camera and the Canon 5D MIV being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the 1D X III grades against the 5D MIV with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS-1D X Mark III & Canon EOS 5D Mark IV. The whole galleries are provided at Canon 1D X III Gallery & Canon 5D MIV Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Canon 1D X III provides outside dimensions of 158mm x 168mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 1440 grams (3.17 lbs) while the Canon 5D MIV has proportions of 151mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") with a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the 1D X III against the 5D MIV.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1D X III and 5D MIV is 50 and 55 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading technical specs. The picture here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1D X III and 5D MIV.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon 5D MIV to deliver more detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The newer 1D X III provides an edge in sensor technology.