Canon 1Ds MIII vs Nikon D3300

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon 1Ds MIII versus Nikon D3300, one being a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the 1Ds MIII (21MP) and the D3300 (24MP) is pretty comparable but the 1Ds MIII (Full frame) and D3300 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The 1Ds MIII was manufactured 6 years before the D3300 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 1Ds MIII being a Large SLR camera and the Nikon D3300 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the 1Ds MIII grades against the D3300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III and Nikon D3300. The entire galleries are provided at Canon 1Ds MIII Gallery and Nikon D3300 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon 1Ds MIII has got external dimensions of 150mm x 160mm x 80mm (5.9" x 6.3" x 3.1") having a weight of 1385 grams (3.05 lbs) whilst the Nikon D3300 has proportions of 124mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the 1Ds MIII versus the D3300.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 1Ds MIII and D3300 is 51 and 69 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 1Ds MIII and D3300.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 1Ds MIII because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon D3300 will provide more detail due to its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older 1Ds MIII will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.