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Canon 1D X III vs Olympus E-500

Portability
50
Imaging
74
Features
85
Overall
78
Canon EOS-1D X Mark III front
 
Olympus E-500 front
Portability
70
Imaging
42
Features
34
Overall
38

Canon 1D X III vs Olympus E-500 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
  • Announced January 2020
  • Superseded the Canon 1D X II
Olympus E-500
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 400 (Boost to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 479g - 130 x 95 x 66mm
  • Launched October 2005
  • Alternative Name is EVOLT E-500
  • Successor is Olympus E-510
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Canon 1D X III vs Olympus E-500 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Canon 1D X III and Olympus E-500, former being a Pro DSLR while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Canon and Olympus. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the 1D X III (20MP) and E-500 (8MP) and the 1D X III (Full frame) and E-500 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor sizing.

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The 1D X III was revealed 14 years later than the E-500 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon 1D X III being a Large SLR camera and the Olympus E-500 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the 1D X III scores vs the E-500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D X III over the Olympus E-500

 1D X III E-500 
LaunchedJanuary 2020October 2005Fresher by 174 months
Display dimension3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution2100k215kClearer display (+1885k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus E-500 over the Canon 1D X III

 E-500 1D X III 

Common features in the Canon 1D X III and Olympus E-500

 1D X III E-500 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon 1D X III vs Olympus E-500 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon 1D X III offers outer measurements of 158mm x 168mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 1440 grams (3.17 lbs) and the Olympus E-500 has proportions of 130mm x 95mm x 66mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 479 grams (1.06 lbs).

Contrast the Canon 1D X III and Olympus E-500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the 1D X III versus the E-500.

Canon 1D X III vs Olympus E-500 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 1D X III and E-500 is 50 and 70 respectively.

Canon 1D X III vs Olympus E-500 top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D X III vs Olympus E-500 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The visual here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 1D X III and E-500.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 1D X III having a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Canon 1D X III will give greater detail because of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern 1D X III should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon 1D X III vs Olympus E-500 sensor size comparison

Canon 1D X III vs Olympus E-500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1D X III vs Olympus E-500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D X III Portrait photography advice
Olympus E-500 Portrait photography advice
84
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
49
you can focus manually
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
no liveview feature
sensor resolution not great (8 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 1D X III Street photography info
Olympus E-500 Street photography info
62
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW files
provides touch focus
weather proof
great high ISO (102,400)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
57
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competitors (479 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
max ISO too low (400)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1D X III Sports photography features
Olympus E-500 Sports photography features
81
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 fps)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
good battery pack (2,850 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
37
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (8MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D X III Travel photography information
Olympus E-500 Travel photography information
66
good battery pack (2,850 CIPA)
weather proof
provides touch focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
52
lighter than competitors (479g)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (8MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D X III Landscape photography factors
Olympus E-500 Landscape photography factors
80
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
great high ISO (102,400)
supports RAW files
weather proof
good battery pack (2,850 CIPA)
2 card slots
does not have image stabilization
43
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (8 megapixels)
max ISO too low (400)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 1D X III
Vlogging with Olympus E-500
30
built-in touchscreen
includes face detect autofocus
great video quality (5472 x 2886 pxls)
does have mic support
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
9
can't shoot video
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Canon 1D X III vs Olympus E-500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D X III and Olympus E-500
 Canon EOS-1D X Mark IIIOlympus E-500
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model Canon EOS-1D X Mark III Olympus E-500
Also referred to as - EVOLT E-500
Type Pro DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2020-01-07 2005-10-21
Body design Large SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic X -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 8 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 3264 x 2448
Highest native ISO 102400 400
Highest enhanced ISO 819200 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 191 3
Cross focus points 155 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 250 45
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 2,100k dot 215k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.45x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 20.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 seconds
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 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1440 gr (3.17 pounds) 479 gr (1.06 pounds)
Dimensions 158 x 168 x 83mm (6.2" x 6.6" x 3.3") 130 x 95 x 66mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.6")
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 photographs -
Type of battery Built-in -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual CFexpress type B Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card
Storage slots Two Single
Launch pricing $6,499 $600