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Canon 1Ds MIII vs Nikon 1 V3

Portability
51
Imaging
65
Features
52
Overall
59
Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III front
 
Nikon 1 V3 front
Portability
87
Imaging
49
Features
79
Overall
61

Canon 1Ds MIII vs Nikon 1 V3 Key Specs

Canon 1Ds MIII
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1385g - 150 x 160 x 80mm
  • Announced August 2008
  • Superseded the Canon 1Ds MII
  • Updated by Canon 1D X
Nikon 1 V3
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 381g - 111 x 65 x 33mm
  • Launched March 2014
  • Previous Model is Nikon 1 V2
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Canon 1Ds MIII vs Nikon 1 V3 Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Canon 1Ds MIII and Nikon 1 V3, former is a Pro DSLR while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the 1Ds MIII (21MP) and the 1 V3 (18MP) is very well matched but the 1Ds MIII (Full frame) and 1 V3 (1") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The 1Ds MIII was introduced 6 years prior to the 1 V3 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon 1Ds MIII being a Large SLR camera and the Nikon 1 V3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the 1Ds MIII scores vs the 1 V3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1Ds MIII over the Nikon 1 V3

 1Ds MIII 1 V3 

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V3 over the Canon 1Ds MIII

 1 V3 1Ds MIII 
LaunchedMarch 2014August 2008Newer by 67 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1037k230kClearer display (+807k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon 1Ds MIII and Nikon 1 V3

 1Ds MIII 1 V3 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Canon 1Ds MIII vs Nikon 1 V3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon 1Ds MIII has outside 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) while the Nikon 1 V3 has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 381 grams (0.84 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the 1Ds MIII versus the 1 V3.

Canon 1Ds MIII vs Nikon 1 V3 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 1Ds MIII and 1 V3 is 51 and 87 respectively.

Canon 1Ds MIII vs Nikon 1 V3 top view buttons comparison

Canon 1Ds MIII vs Nikon 1 V3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The picture here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 1Ds MIII and 1 V3.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 1Ds MIII having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon 1Ds MIII will resolve greater detail using its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged 1Ds MIII is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon 1Ds MIII vs Nikon 1 V3 sensor size comparison

Canon 1Ds MIII vs Nikon 1 V3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1Ds MIII vs Nikon 1 V3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1Ds MIII Portrait photography information
Nikon 1 V3 Portrait photography information
79
has manual focus
resolution is good (21 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
69
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
nice sensor size (1")
features face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 1Ds MIII Street photography features
Nikon 1 V3 Street photography features
57
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
76
tilting screen
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
offers focus by touch
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1Ds MIII as a Sports photography camera
Nikon 1 V3 as a Sports photography camera
63
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
resolution is good (21 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
environment proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery power (1,800 per charge)
62
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
high frames per second (60.0 fps)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
features tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (310 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1Ds MIII Travel photography features
Nikon 1 V3 Travel photography features
53
environment proof
resolution is good (21 megapixels)
not so great battery power (1,800 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
68
offers focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
bad battery life (310 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1Ds MIII as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon 1 V3 as a Landscape photography camera
71
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
resolution is good (21MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery power (1,800 per charge)
65
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (310 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1Ds MIII Vlogging info
Nikon 1 V3 Vlogging info
9
can't shoot video
35
touchscreen
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone support
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Canon 1Ds MIII vs Nikon 1 V3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1Ds MIII and Nikon 1 V3
 Canon EOS-1Ds Mark IIINikon 1 V3
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III Nikon 1 V3
Category Pro DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2008-08-18 2014-03-13
Physical type Large SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed 4A
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1"
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 5616 x 3744 5232 x 3488
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 50 160
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 45 171
Lens
Lens support Canon EF Nikon 1
Total lenses 250 13
Crop factor 1 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per sec 60.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash settings External Fill-flash, fill-flash w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1385g (3.05 lbs) 381g (0.84 lbs)
Dimensions 150 x 160 x 80mm (5.9" x 6.3" x 3.1") 111 x 65 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 80 52
DXO Color Depth rating 24.0 20.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.0 10.7
DXO Low light rating 1663 384
Other
Battery life 1800 photographs 310 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL20a
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), SD card microSD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Dual Single
Launch pricing $6,652 $997