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Canon 1D X III vs Nikon D1X

Portability
50
Imaging
73
Features
85
Overall
77
Canon EOS-1D X Mark III front
 
Nikon D1X front
Portability
51
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38

Canon 1D X III vs Nikon D1X Key Specs

Canon 1D X III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Old Model is Canon 1D X II
Nikon D1X
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 800
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 157 x 153 x 85mm
  • Introduced June 2001
  • Earlier Model is Nikon D1
  • Renewed by Nikon D2X
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Canon 1D X III vs Nikon D1X Overview

Below is a complete overview of the Canon 1D X III and Nikon D1X, both Pro DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the 1D X III (20MP) and D1X (5MP) and the 1D X III (Full frame) and D1X (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.

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The 1D X III was manufactured 18 years later than the D1X and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Large SLR).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the 1D X III scores against the D1X in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D X III over the Nikon D1X

 1D X III D1X 
IntroducedJanuary 2020June 2001More recent by 226 months
Screen size3.2"2"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution2100k130kClearer screen (+1970k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D1X over the Canon 1D X III

 D1X 1D X III 

Common features in the Canon 1D X III and Nikon D1X

 1D X III D1X 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Canon 1D X III vs Nikon D1X Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon 1D X III provides external dimensions of 158mm x 168mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 1440 grams (3.17 lbs) and the Nikon D1X has dimensions of 157mm x 153mm x 85mm (6.2" x 6.0" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 1D X III and Nikon D1X in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the 1D X III vs the D1X.

Canon 1D X III vs Nikon D1X size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1D X III and D1X is 50 and 51 respectively.

Canon 1D X III vs Nikon D1X top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D X III vs Nikon D1X Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 1D X III and D1X.

As you can see, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 1D X III featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Canon 1D X III will offer you more detail due to its extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer 1D X III should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon 1D X III vs Nikon D1X sensor size comparison

Canon 1D X III vs Nikon D1X Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1D X III vs Nikon D1X Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D X III Portrait photography highlights
Nikon D1X Portrait photography highlights
83
focusing manually
decent MP (20MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
51
manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/500 seconds)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 1D X III Street photography highlights
Nikon D1X Street photography highlights
62
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
has focus via touch
weather proof
great high ISO (102,400)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
44
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1D X III Sports photography advice
Nikon D1X Sports photography advice
80
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
max fps high (20.0 frames per second)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery power (2,850 CIPA)
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
41
great max shutter speed (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
no liveview
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D X III Travel photography highlights
Nikon D1X Travel photography highlights
66
better than average battery power (2,850 CIPA)
weather proof
has focus via touch
decent MP (20 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
28
does not have Timelapse function
low megapixels (5MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D X III Landscape photography info
Nikon D1X Landscape photography info
79
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
decent sized screen (3.2")
decent MP (20MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (102,400)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
better than average battery power (2,850 CIPA)
2 card slots
no image stabilization
41
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is small (2 inch)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
max ISO too low (800)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 1D X III
Vlogging with Nikon D1X
30
screen is touchscreen
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (5472 x 2886 resolution)
has external mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
9
can't record video
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Canon 1D X III vs Nikon D1X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D X III and Nikon D1X
 Canon EOS-1D X Mark IIINikon D1X
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS-1D X Mark III Nikon D1X
Category Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Launched 2020-01-07 2001-06-29
Body design Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Digic X -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 23.7 x 15.5mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 367.4mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 5MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 3008 x 1960
Highest native ISO 102400 800
Highest enhanced ISO 819200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 191 -
Cross focus points 155 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF Nikon F
Amount of lenses 250 309
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2" 2"
Resolution of screen 2,100 thousand dot 130 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 20.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/500 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) none
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1440 gr (3.17 pounds) 1200 gr (2.65 pounds)
Physical dimensions 158 x 168 x 83mm (6.2" x 6.6" x 3.3") 157 x 153 x 85mm (6.2" x 6.0" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 2850 images -
Style of battery Built-in -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual CFexpress type B Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots Dual One
Launch price $6,499 $5,130