Canon 1Ds MIII vs Nikon D2Xs

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon 1Ds MIII versus Nikon D2Xs, both Pro DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the 1Ds MIII (21MP) and D2Xs (12MP) and the 1Ds MIII (Full frame) and D2Xs (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The 1Ds MIII was announced 2 years after the D2Xs which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Large SLR).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the 1Ds MIII grades vs the D2Xs for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III and Nikon D2Xs. The whole galleries are provided at Canon 1Ds MIII Gallery and Nikon D2Xs Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon 1Ds MIII enjoys 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 D2Xs has dimensions of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") and a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs).

Check out the Canon 1Ds MIII versus Nikon D2Xs in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the 1Ds MIII versus the D2Xs.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1Ds MIII and D2Xs is 51 and 51 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The image below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1Ds MIII and D2Xs.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 1Ds MIII with its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon 1Ds MIII will render more detail with its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern 1Ds MIII will have a benefit in sensor technology.