Canon 1D X III vs Nikon D1X
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Canon 1D X III vs Nikon D1X Key Specs
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- 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
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Photography Glossary 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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2020 |  | June 2001 | More recent by 226 months |
| Screen size | 3.2" |  | 2" | Bigger screen (+1.2") |
| Screen resolution | 2100k |  | 130k | Clearer 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 type | Fixed |  | 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.
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.
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 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.
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Canon 1D X III vs Nikon D1X Specifications
| Canon EOS-1D X Mark III | Nikon 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 |