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Canon 1Ds MIII vs Nikon D1

Portability
51
Imaging
64
Features
52
Overall
59
Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III front
 
Nikon D1 front
Portability
51
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Canon 1Ds MIII vs Nikon D1 Key Specs

Canon 1Ds MIII
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1385g - 150 x 160 x 80mm
  • Introduced August 2008
  • Earlier Model is Canon 1Ds MII
  • Successor is Canon 1D X
Nikon D1
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 157 x 153 x 85mm
  • Released November 2000
  • Successor is Nikon D1X
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Canon 1Ds MIII vs Nikon D1 Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the Canon 1Ds MIII and Nikon D1, both Pro DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the 1Ds MIII (21MP) and D1 (3MP) and the 1Ds MIII (Full frame) and D1 (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The 1Ds MIII was released 7 years later than the D1 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Large SLR).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the 1Ds MIII scores vs the D1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1Ds MIII over the Nikon D1

 1Ds MIII D1 
ReleasedAugust 2008November 2000Fresher by 95 months
Display sizing3"2"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution230k130kClearer display (+100k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D1 over the Canon 1Ds MIII

 D1 1Ds MIII 

Common features in the Canon 1Ds MIII and Nikon D1

 1Ds MIII D1 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon 1Ds MIII vs Nikon D1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon 1Ds MIII comes with outer measurements of 150mm x 160mm x 80mm (5.9" x 6.3" x 3.1") having a weight of 1385 grams (3.05 lbs) and the Nikon D1 has dimensions of 157mm x 153mm x 85mm (6.2" x 6.0" x 3.3") with a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs).

Look at the Canon 1Ds MIII and Nikon D1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the 1Ds MIII against the D1.

Canon 1Ds MIII vs Nikon D1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1Ds MIII and D1 is 51 and 51 respectively.

Canon 1Ds MIII vs Nikon D1 top view buttons comparison

Canon 1Ds MIII vs Nikon D1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 1Ds MIII and D1.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 1Ds MIII featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon 1Ds MIII will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 18 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively. The more recent 1Ds MIII provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon 1Ds MIII vs Nikon D1 sensor size comparison

Canon 1Ds MIII vs Nikon D1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1Ds MIII vs Nikon D1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1Ds MIII Portrait photography advice
Nikon D1 Portrait photography advice
78
has manual focus
decent MP (21MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
50
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
low resolution (3MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 1Ds MIII
Street photography with Nikon D1
56
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
48
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 1Ds MIII
Sports photography with Nikon D1
63
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
decent MP (21MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
weather proofing
has phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (1,800 CIPA)
40
maximum shutter speed is high (1/16,000s)
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (3MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1Ds MIII Travel photography advice
Nikon D1 Travel photography advice
53
weather proofing
decent MP (21 megapixels)
terrible battery life (1,800 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly screen
28
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low resolution (3MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1Ds MIII as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D1 as a Landscape photography camera
70
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent MP (21MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (1,800 per charge)
42
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2 inches)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (3MP)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1Ds MIII Vlogging info
Nikon D1 Vlogging info
9
lack of video recording
9
no video
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Canon 1Ds MIII vs Nikon D1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1Ds MIII and Nikon D1
 Canon EOS-1Ds Mark IIINikon D1
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III Nikon D1
Category Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Introduced 2008-08-18 2000-11-27
Body design Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 23.7 x 15.5mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 367.4mm²
Sensor resolution 21MP 3MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 5616 x 3744 2000 x 1312
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 50 200
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF Nikon F
Total lenses 250 309
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 130 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.53x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes External Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/500 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1385 gr (3.05 lb) 1200 gr (2.65 lb)
Dimensions 150 x 160 x 80mm (5.9" x 6.3" x 3.1") 157 x 153 x 85mm (6.2" x 6.0" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 80 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1663 not tested
Other
Battery life 1800 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), SD card Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots 2 1
Retail pricing $6,652 $5,130