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Canon 1D X vs Canon 1D X III

Portability
50
Imaging
65
Features
73
Overall
68
Canon EOS-1D X front
 
Canon EOS-1D X Mark III front
Portability
50
Imaging
74
Features
85
Overall
78

Canon 1D X vs Canon 1D X III Key Specs

Canon 1D X
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1340g - 158 x 164 x 83mm
  • Released October 2011
  • Succeeded the Canon 1Ds MIII
  • Renewed by Canon 1D X II
Canon 1D X III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Bump to 819200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 5472 x 2886 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1440g - 158 x 168 x 83mm
  • Launched January 2020
  • Succeeded the Canon 1D X II
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Canon 1D X vs Canon 1D X III Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Canon 1D X vs Canon 1D X III, both Pro DSLR cameras and both of them are offered by Canon. The resolution of the 1D X (18MP) and the 1D X III (20MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The 1D X was launched 9 years earlier than the 1D X III which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Large SLR).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the 1D X grades against the 1D X III with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

 1D X 1D X III 

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

 1D X III 1D X 
LaunchedJanuary 2020October 2011More modern by 100 months
Display resolution2100k1040kCrisper display (+1060k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

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

 1D X 1D X III 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3.2"3.2"Same display measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon 1D X vs Canon 1D X III Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon 1D X features external dimensions of 158mm x 164mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs) and the Canon 1D X III has sizing of 158mm x 168mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 1440 grams (3.17 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the 1D X compared to the 1D X III.

Canon 1D X vs Canon 1D X III size comparison

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

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

Canon 1D X vs Canon 1D X III Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The pic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1D X and 1D X III.

To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Canon 1D X III to show extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 1D X will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 1D X vs Canon 1D X III sensor size comparison

Canon 1D X vs Canon 1D X III Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D X Portrait photography information
Canon 1D X III Portrait photography information
79
has manual focus
good MP (18MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
84
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 1D X Street photography highlights
Canon 1D X III Street photography highlights
59
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment proof
very good ISO range (51,200)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
62
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
environment sealing
above average high ISO (102,400)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1D X Sports photography advice
Canon 1D X III Sports photography advice
70
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
good MP (18 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (1,120 CIPA)
81
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames per second)
MP count good (20MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery life (2,850 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D X Travel photography highlights
Canon 1D X III Travel photography highlights
49
environment proof
good MP (18 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery (1,120 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
66
good battery life (2,850 shots)
environment sealing
comes with focus via touch
MP count good (20MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D X Landscape photography features
Canon 1D X III Landscape photography features
68
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
good MP (18MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
environment proof
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (1,120 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
80
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen is a good size (3.2")
MP count good (20 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (102,400)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
good battery life (2,850 per charge)
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 1D X
Vlogging with Canon 1D X III
28
supports face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic port
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
30
screen is touchscreen
features face detect focusing
high quality video (5472 x 2886 pxls)
does have mic socket
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Canon 1D X vs Canon 1D X III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D X and Canon 1D X III
 Canon EOS-1D XCanon EOS-1D X Mark III
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model type Canon EOS-1D X Canon EOS-1D X Mark III
Class Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Released 2011-10-18 2020-01-07
Physical type Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Dual Digic 5+ Digic X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 5184 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 51200 102400
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 819200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 61 191
Cross type focus points 41 155
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF Canon EF
Total lenses 250 250
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2" 3.2"
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology Clear View II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.76x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 14.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings E-TTL II Auto Flash, Metered Manual no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps, 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) 5472 X 2886 (60p, 30p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 50p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 5472x2886
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1340g (2.95 pounds) 1440g (3.17 pounds)
Physical dimensions 158 x 164 x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") 158 x 168 x 83mm (6.2" x 6.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 82 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2786 not tested
Other
Battery life 1120 shots 2850 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Built-in
Battery ID LP-E4N -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA compatible Dual CFexpress type B
Card slots Two Two
Cost at release $5,299 $6,499