Canon 1Ds MIII vs Nikon D2X

Below, we are evaluating the Canon 1Ds MIII and Nikon D2X, both Pro DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the 1Ds MIII (21MP) and D2X (12MP) and the 1Ds MIII (Full frame) and D2X (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 1Ds MIII was announced 3 years later than the D2X and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Large SLR).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the 1Ds MIII grades versus the D2X for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III and Nikon D2X. The whole galleries are provided at Canon 1Ds MIII Gallery and Nikon D2X Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon 1Ds MIII provides outside measurements of 150mm x 160mm x 80mm (5.9" x 6.3" x 3.1") with a weight of 1385 grams (3.05 lbs) whilst the Nikon D2X has sizing of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs).

Analyze the Canon 1Ds MIII and Nikon D2X in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the 1Ds MIII and the D2X.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1Ds MIII and D2X is 51 and 51 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at a spec sheet. The visual underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1Ds MIII and D2X.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 1Ds MIII having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Canon 1Ds MIII will give you greater detail with its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer 1Ds MIII is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.