Canon 1Ds MIII vs Canon RP

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon 1Ds MIII versus Canon RP, one being a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both offered by Canon. The sensor resolution of the 1Ds MIII (21MP) and the RP (26MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The 1Ds MIII was introduced 11 years earlier than the RP and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon 1Ds MIII being a Large SLR camera and the Canon RP being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the 1Ds MIII matches up against the RP in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III and Canon EOS RP. The whole galleries are provided at Canon 1Ds MIII Gallery and Canon RP Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon 1Ds MIII has got physical dimensions of 150mm x 160mm x 80mm (5.9" x 6.3" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 1385 grams (3.05 lbs) whilst the Canon RP has dimensions of 133mm x 85mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.3" x 2.8") along with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).

Examine the Canon 1Ds MIII versus Canon RP in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the 1Ds MIII and the RP.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 1Ds MIII and RP is 51 and 70 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 1Ds MIII and RP.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Canon RP to produce greater detail using its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The older 1Ds MIII will be behind in sensor technology.