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Canon 1D X III vs Nikon D4s

Portability
50
Imaging
74
Features
85
Overall
78
Canon EOS-1D X Mark III front
 
Nikon D4s front
Portability
50
Imaging
64
Features
84
Overall
72

Canon 1D X III vs Nikon D4s Key Specs

Canon 1D X III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Earlier Model is Canon 1D X II
Nikon D4s
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 409600)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1350g - 160 x 157 x 91mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Older Model is Nikon D4
  • Successor is Nikon D5
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Canon 1D X III vs Nikon D4s Overview

Here is a comprehensive review of the Canon 1D X III versus Nikon D4s, both Pro DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the 1D X III (20MP) and D4s (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The 1D X III was released 5 years later than the D4s and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Large SLR).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the 1D X III grades vs the D4s in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D X III over the Nikon D4s

 1D X III D4s 
ReleasedJanuary 2020February 2014Fresher by 72 months
Display resolution2100k921kSharper display (+1179k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D4s over the Canon 1D X III

 D4s 1D X III 

Common features in the Canon 1D X III and Nikon D4s

 1D X III D4s 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3.2"3.2"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon 1D X III vs Nikon D4s Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon 1D X III offers external dimensions of 158mm x 168mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 1440 grams (3.17 lbs) while the Nikon D4s has measurements of 160mm x 157mm x 91mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 1350 grams (2.98 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the 1D X III against the D4s.

Canon 1D X III vs Nikon D4s size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 1D X III and D4s is 50 and 50 respectively.

Canon 1D X III vs Nikon D4s top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D X III vs Nikon D4s Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading technical specs. The visual underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 1D X III and D4s.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon 1D X III to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern 1D X III provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon 1D X III vs Nikon D4s sensor size comparison

Canon 1D X III vs Nikon D4s Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1D X III vs Nikon D4s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D X III Portrait photography features
Nikon D4s Portrait photography features
84
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features face detect focus
supports RAW formats
78
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 1D X III Street photography details
Nikon D4s Street photography details
62
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
boasts touch focus
environment sealing
above average high ISO (102,400)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
58
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
above average ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 1D X III
Sports photography with Nikon D4s
81
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 fps)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (2,850 per charge)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
75
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
MP count decent (16MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery life (3,020 per charge)
supports phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D X III as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D4s as a Travel photography camera
66
better than average battery pack (2,850 CIPA)
environment sealing
boasts touch focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
62
great battery life (3,020 CIPA)
environment sealing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D X III Landscape photography features
Nikon D4s Landscape photography features
80
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inch)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
above average high ISO (102,400)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (2,850 CIPA)
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
76
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
great battery life (3,020 shots)
two card slots
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1D X III Vlogging info
Nikon D4s Vlogging info
30
touchscreen
features face detect focus
video res high (5472 x 2886 pixels)
includes microphone socket
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
28
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone socket
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Canon 1D X III vs Nikon D4s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D X III and Nikon D4s
 Canon EOS-1D X Mark IIINikon D4s
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS-1D X Mark III Nikon D4s
Category Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Introduced 2020-01-07 2014-02-24
Physical type Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic X Expeed 4
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 36 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 860.4mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 5:4 and 3:2
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 4928 x 3280
Highest native ISO 102400 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 819200 409600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 191 51
Cross type focus points 155 15
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF Nikon F
Total lenses 250 309
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inches 3.2 inches
Screen resolution 2,100 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT LCD with brightness and color adjustment
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 20.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto FP high-speed sync, front-curtain, rear-curtain, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 5472 X 2886 (60p, 30p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 50p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 5472x2886 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1440 grams (3.17 lb) 1350 grams (2.98 lb)
Physical dimensions 158 x 168 x 83mm (6.2" x 6.6" x 3.3") 160 x 157 x 91mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 89
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 3074
Other
Battery life 2850 shots 3020 shots
Battery type Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL18a
Self timer Yes Yes (2-20 seconds, 1-9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Dual CFexpress type B CompactFlash, XQD
Card slots 2 2
Launch price $6,499 $6,498