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Canon 1D X III vs Olympus E-1

Portability
50
Imaging
73
Features
85
Overall
77
Canon EOS-1D X Mark III front
 
Olympus E-1 front
Portability
59
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

Canon 1D X III vs Olympus E-1 Key Specs

Canon 1D X III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Raise to 819200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 5472 x 2886 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1440g - 158 x 168 x 83mm
  • Announced January 2020
  • Replaced the Canon 1D X II
Olympus E-1
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 735g - 141 x 104 x 81mm
  • Introduced November 2003
  • New Model is Olympus E-3
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Canon 1D X III vs Olympus E-1 Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the Canon 1D X III vs Olympus E-1, both Pro DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the 1D X III (20MP) and E-1 (5MP) and the 1D X III (Full frame) and E-1 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor measurements.

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The 1D X III was launched 16 years later than the E-1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Large SLR).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the 1D X III grades versus the E-1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D X III over the Olympus E-1

 1D X III E-1 
IntroducedJanuary 2020November 2003Fresher by 197 months
Screen dimensions3.2"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.4")
Screen resolution2100k134kSharper screen (+1966k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus E-1 over the Canon 1D X III

 E-1 1D X III 

Common features in the Canon 1D X III and Olympus E-1

 1D X III E-1 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Canon 1D X III vs Olympus E-1 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Canon 1D X III comes with outer measurements of 158mm x 168mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 1440 grams (3.17 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-1 has sizing of 141mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 735 grams (1.62 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the 1D X III against the E-1.

Canon 1D X III vs Olympus E-1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1D X III and E-1 is 50 and 59 respectively.

Canon 1D X III vs Olympus E-1 top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D X III vs Olympus E-1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The visual below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 1D X III and E-1.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 1D X III featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon 1D X III will show greater detail utilizing its extra 15MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent 1D X III should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon 1D X III vs Olympus E-1 sensor size comparison

Canon 1D X III vs Olympus E-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1D X III vs Olympus E-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D X III Portrait photography factors
Olympus E-1 Portrait photography factors
83
manual focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
46
manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 1D X III as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-1 as a Street photography camera
62
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
features focus by touch
environment proofing
very good ISO range (102,400)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
57
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
environment proof
lighter than average (735g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 1D X III
Sports photography with Olympus E-1
80
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
high frames per second (20.0 fps)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery life (2,850 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
40
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
environment proof
supports phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D X III as a Travel photography camera
Olympus E-1 as a Travel photography camera
66
good battery life (2,850 CIPA)
environment proofing
features focus by touch
MP count decent (20MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
47
lighter than average (735 grams)
environment proof
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 1D X III
Landscape photography with Olympus E-1
79
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inch)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
very good ISO range (102,400)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
good battery life (2,850 per charge)
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
46
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
environment proof
small screen (1.8 inch)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 1D X III
Vlogging with Olympus E-1
30
built-in touchscreen
supports face detection focus
high video quality (5472 x 2886 resolution)
comes with external microphone port
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
9
no video
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Canon 1D X III vs Olympus E-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D X III and Olympus E-1
 Canon EOS-1D X Mark IIIOlympus E-1
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model Canon EOS-1D X Mark III Olympus E-1
Category Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Announced 2020-01-07 2003-11-29
Physical type Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Digic X -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 2560 x 1920
Maximum native ISO 102400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 819200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 191 3
Cross focus points 155 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 250 45
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2" 1.8"
Screen resolution 2,100 thousand dots 134 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.48x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 20.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
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) -
Maximum video resolution 5472x2886 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 -
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1440 grams (3.17 lbs) 735 grams (1.62 lbs)
Physical dimensions 158 x 168 x 83mm (6.2" x 6.6" x 3.3") 141 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures -
Form of battery Built-in -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Dual CFexpress type B Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Card slots Two One
Pricing at launch $6,499 $1,700