Canon 1D vs Nikon D3

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon 1D versus Nikon D3, both Pro DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the 1D (4MP) and D3 (12MP) and the 1D (APS-H) and D3 (Full frame) possess different sensor sizing.

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The 1D was released 7 years before the D3 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Large SLR).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the 1D grades vs the D3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS-1D and Nikon D3. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon 1D Gallery and Nikon D3 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon 1D has outside dimensions of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") along with a weight of 1585 grams (3.49 lbs) while the Nikon D3 has sizing of 160mm x 157mm x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5") and a weight of 1300 grams (2.87 lbs).

Compare the Canon 1D versus Nikon D3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the 1D compared to the D3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 1D and D3 is 50 and 50 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The visual here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 1D and D3.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 1D due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Nikon D3 will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older 1D is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.