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Canon 1D X III vs Nikon D3X

Portability
50
Imaging
74
Features
85
Overall
78
Canon EOS-1D X Mark III front
 
Nikon D3X front
Portability
51
Imaging
67
Features
65
Overall
66

Canon 1D X III vs Nikon D3X Key Specs

Canon 1D X III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Expand to 819200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 5472 x 2886 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1440g - 158 x 168 x 83mm
  • Introduced January 2020
  • Older Model is Canon 1D X II
Nikon D3X
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1260g - 160 x 157 x 88mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Succeeded the Nikon D2Xs
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Canon 1D X III vs Nikon D3X Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon 1D X III and Nikon D3X, both Pro DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the 1D X III (20MP) and the D3X (25MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The 1D X III was introduced 11 years later than the D3X and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Large SLR).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the 1D X III matches up against the D3X with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D X III over the Nikon D3X

 1D X III D3X 
AnnouncedJanuary 2020February 2009More recent by 133 months
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k920kCrisper screen (+1180k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D3X over the Canon 1D X III

 D3X 1D X III 

Common features in the Canon 1D X III and Nikon D3X

 1D X III D3X 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon 1D X III vs Nikon D3X Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon 1D X III provides outside measurements 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 D3X has sizing of 160mm x 157mm x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5") with a weight of 1260 grams (2.78 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the 1D X III vs the D3X.

Canon 1D X III vs Nikon D3X size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1D X III and D3X is 50 and 51 respectively.

Canon 1D X III vs Nikon D3X top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D X III vs Nikon D3X Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The graphic below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 1D X III and D3X.

As you have seen, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon D3X to give you extra detail using its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger 1D X III provides an edge in sensor technology.

Canon 1D X III vs Nikon D3X sensor size comparison

Canon 1D X III vs Nikon D3X Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1D X III vs Nikon D3X Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D X III Portrait photography info
Nikon D3X Portrait photography info
84
has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW files
80
focusing manually
excellent resolution (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 1D X III Street photography info
Nikon D3X Street photography info
62
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
has touch to focus
environment sealing
very good high ISO (102,400)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
57
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1D X III Sports photography details
Nikon D3X Sports photography details
81
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
high max fps (20.0 frames/s)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery (2,850 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
71
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
excellent resolution (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
weather sealing
great battery power (4,400 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D X III as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D3X as a Travel photography camera
66
better than average battery (2,850 CIPA)
environment sealing
has touch to focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
63
great battery power (4,400 CIPA)
weather sealing
excellent resolution (25 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D X III as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D3X as a Landscape photography camera
80
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good high ISO (102,400)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
better than average battery (2,850 per charge)
has double storage slots
no image stabilization
76
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
excellent resolution (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
great battery power (4,400 per charge)
2 card slots
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1D X III Vlogging factors
Nikon D3X Vlogging factors
30
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (5472 x 2886 pixels)
has microphone port
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
9
no video shooting
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Canon 1D X III vs Nikon D3X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D X III and Nikon D3X
 Canon EOS-1D X Mark IIINikon D3X
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS-1D X Mark III Nikon D3X
Class Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Introduced 2020-01-07 2009-02-19
Physical type Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic X Expeed
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 25 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 6048 x 4032
Highest native ISO 102400 1600
Highest boosted ISO 819200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 191 51
Cross type focus points 155 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF Nikon F
Total lenses 250 309
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.2" 3"
Display resolution 2,100k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 20.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 -
Mic 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 Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1440 grams (3.17 lbs) 1260 grams (2.78 lbs)
Physical dimensions 158 x 168 x 83mm (6.2" x 6.6" x 3.3") 160 x 157 x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 88
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 1992
Other
Battery life 2850 shots 4400 shots
Battery style Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL4a
Self timer Yes Yes (2 to 20 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Dual CFexpress type B Compact Flash (Type I or II) x 2, UDMA
Card slots 2 2
Price at launch $6,499 $3,000