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Canon 1D vs Canon 1D X III

Portability
50
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42
Canon EOS-1D front
 
Canon EOS-1D X Mark III front
Portability
50
Imaging
73
Features
85
Overall
77

Canon 1D vs Canon 1D X III Key Specs

Canon 1D
(Full Review)
  • 4MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1585g - 156 x 158 x 80mm
  • Released December 2001
  • Later Model is Canon 1D MII
Canon 1D X III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Expand to 819200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 5472 x 2886 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1440g - 158 x 168 x 83mm
  • Launched January 2020
  • Replaced the Canon 1D X II
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Canon 1D vs Canon 1D X III Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon 1D vs Canon 1D X III, both Pro DSLR digital cameras and both of them are offered by Canon. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the 1D (4MP) and 1D X III (20MP) and the 1D (APS-H) and 1D X III (Full frame) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The 1D was announced 19 years earlier than the 1D X III and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Large SLR).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the 1D scores versus the 1D X III in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

 1D 1D X III 

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

 1D X III 1D 
LaunchedJanuary 2020December 2001Fresher by 219 months
Screen size3.2"2"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution2100k120kSharper screen (+1980k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

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

 1D 1D X III 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon 1D vs Canon 1D X III Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon 1D offers exterior measurements of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") and a weight of 1585 grams (3.49 lbs) and the Canon 1D X III has dimensions of 158mm x 168mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 1440 grams (3.17 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the 1D and the 1D X III.

Canon 1D vs Canon 1D X III size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1D and 1D X III is 50 and 50 respectively.

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

Canon 1D vs Canon 1D X III Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 1D and 1D X III.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 1D using its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Canon 1D X III will give you greater detail with its extra 16 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older 1D is going to be behind in sensor technology.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 1D
Portrait photography with Canon 1D X III
51
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/500 seconds)
good sensor size (APS-H)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
sensor resolution not great (4 megapixels)
83
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 1D Street photography factors
Canon 1D X III Street photography factors
48
good sensor size (APS-H)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (1,585g)
62
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
features focus via touch
environment sealing
very good ISO range (102,400)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1D as a Sports photography camera
Canon 1D X III as a Sports photography camera
49
maximum shutter speed is high (1/16,000 seconds)
good sensor size (APS-H)
weather proofing
has phase detect autofocus
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (4 megapixels)
80
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
max frames per second high (20.0 frames per second)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery pack (2,850 shots)
supports phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D as a Travel photography camera
Canon 1D X III as a Travel photography camera
38
weather proofing
more heavy than competitors (1,585 grams)
sensor resolution not great (4MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
66
great battery pack (2,850 CIPA)
environment sealing
features focus via touch
good resolution (20 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D Landscape photography advice
Canon 1D X III Landscape photography advice
49
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
good sensor size (APS-H)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
screen is somewhat small (2 inch)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (4MP)
79
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good ISO range (102,400)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
great battery pack (2,850 shots)
has double storage slots
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1D Vlogging info
Canon 1D X III Vlogging info
9
lack of video recording
30
touchscreen
offers face detection autofocus
good video quality (5472 x 2886 pxls)
comes with external mic port
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Canon 1D vs Canon 1D X III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D and Canon 1D X III
 Canon EOS-1DCanon EOS-1D X Mark III
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model Canon EOS-1D Canon EOS-1D X Mark III
Type Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Released 2001-12-13 2020-01-07
Body design Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - Digic X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-H Full frame
Sensor dimensions 28.7 x 19.1mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 548.2mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 4 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 2464 x 1648 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 3200 102400
Highest enhanced ISO - 819200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 45 191
Cross focus points - 155
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF Canon EF
Number of lenses 250 250
Focal length multiplier 1.3 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of display 120 thousand dot 2,100 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.72x 0.76x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options External no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/500 seconds -
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 None 5472x2886
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1585 grams (3.49 pounds) 1440 grams (3.17 pounds)
Physical dimensions 156 x 158 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") 158 x 168 x 83mm (6.2" x 6.6" x 3.3")
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 photos
Battery form - Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) Dual CFexpress type B
Storage slots One Two
Pricing at release $4,899 $6,499