Canon 1Ds MIII vs Canon G7 X MII

The following is a complete analysis of the Canon 1Ds MIII and Canon G7 X MII, former is a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both are designed by Canon. The sensor resolution of the 1Ds MIII (21MP) and the G7 X MII (20MP) is relatively similar but the 1Ds MIII (Full frame) and G7 X MII (1") come with different sensor size.

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The 1Ds MIII was introduced 8 years earlier than the G7 X MII which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon 1Ds MIII being a Large SLR camera and the Canon G7 X MII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the 1Ds MIII matches up versus the G7 X MII with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III & Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II. The whole galleries are provided at Canon 1Ds MIII Gallery & Canon G7 X MII Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon 1Ds MIII provides outer dimensions of 150mm x 160mm x 80mm (5.9" x 6.3" x 3.1") having a weight of 1385 grams (3.05 lbs) whilst the Canon G7 X MII has measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") having a weight of 319 grams (0.70 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the 1Ds MIII versus the G7 X MII.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 1Ds MIII and G7 X MII is 51 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over technical specs. The picture here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1Ds MIII and G7 X MII.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 1Ds MIII having a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Canon 1Ds MIII will deliver greater detail using its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged 1Ds MIII is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.