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Canon 1Ds MIII vs Nikon D1X

Portability
51
Imaging
65
Features
52
Overall
59
Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III front
 
Nikon D1X front
Portability
51
Imaging
42
Features
34
Overall
38

Canon 1Ds MIII vs Nikon D1X 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
  • Revealed August 2008
  • Earlier Model is Canon 1Ds MII
  • Replacement is Canon 1D X
Nikon D1X
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 800
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 157 x 153 x 85mm
  • Revealed June 2001
  • Older Model is Nikon D1
  • Successor is Nikon D2X
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Canon 1Ds MIII vs Nikon D1X Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Canon 1Ds MIII and Nikon D1X, both Pro DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the 1Ds MIII (21MP) and D1X (5MP) and the 1Ds MIII (Full frame) and D1X (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The 1Ds MIII was launched 7 years later than the D1X and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Large SLR).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the 1Ds MIII scores against the D1X in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1Ds MIII over the Nikon D1X

 1Ds MIII D1X 
RevealedAugust 2008June 2001Fresher by 87 months
Display size3"2"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution230k130kClearer display (+100k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D1X over the Canon 1Ds MIII

 D1X 1Ds MIII 

Common features in the Canon 1Ds MIII and Nikon D1X

 1Ds MIII D1X 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon 1Ds MIII vs Nikon D1X Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon 1Ds MIII has got external measurements of 150mm x 160mm x 80mm (5.9" x 6.3" x 3.1") and a weight of 1385 grams (3.05 lbs) and the Nikon D1X has measurements of 157mm x 153mm x 85mm (6.2" x 6.0" x 3.3") along with a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the 1Ds MIII compared to the D1X.

Canon 1Ds MIII vs Nikon D1X size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1Ds MIII and D1X is 51 and 51 respectively.

Canon 1Ds MIII vs Nikon D1X top view buttons comparison

Canon 1Ds MIII vs Nikon D1X Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The graphic here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1Ds MIII and D1X.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 1Ds MIII featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Canon 1Ds MIII will show extra detail utilizing its extra 16 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more modern 1Ds MIII provides an edge in sensor technology.

Canon 1Ds MIII vs Nikon D1X sensor size comparison

Canon 1Ds MIII vs Nikon D1X Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1Ds MIII vs Nikon D1X Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1Ds MIII Portrait photography info
Nikon D1X Portrait photography info
79
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
51
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/500 seconds)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 1Ds MIII Street photography advice
Nikon D1X Street photography advice
57
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
45
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1Ds MIII as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D1X as a Sports photography camera
63
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (1,800 CIPA)
42
max shutter speed is good (1/16,000 seconds)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
no liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1Ds MIII Travel photography info
Nikon D1X Travel photography info
53
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (21MP)
terrible battery power (1,800 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
28
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1Ds MIII Landscape photography features
Nikon D1X Landscape photography features
71
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (21MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (1,800 shots)
41
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
tiny screen (2 inch)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
maximum ISO low (800)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1Ds MIII as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D1X as a Vlogging camera
9
no video shooting
9
lack of video recording
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Canon 1Ds MIII vs Nikon D1X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1Ds MIII and Nikon D1X
 Canon EOS-1Ds Mark IIINikon D1X
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III Nikon D1X
Class Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Revealed 2008-08-18 2001-06-29
Physical type 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 surface area 864.0mm² 367.4mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 5616 x 3744 3008 x 1960
Max native ISO 3200 800
Lowest native ISO 50 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF Nikon F
Amount of lenses 250 309
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 130 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings External Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/500 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1385g (3.05 lbs) 1200g (2.65 lbs)
Physical 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 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), SD card Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Card slots Dual Single
Price at release $6,652 $5,130