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Canon 1Ds MIII vs Nikon D4s

Portability
51
Imaging
65
Features
52
Overall
59
Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III front
 
Nikon D4s front
Portability
50
Imaging
64
Features
84
Overall
72

Canon 1Ds MIII vs Nikon D4s Key Specs

Canon 1Ds MIII
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1385g - 150 x 160 x 80mm
  • Introduced August 2008
  • Succeeded the Canon 1Ds MII
  • New Model is Canon 1D X
Nikon D4s
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 409600)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1350g - 160 x 157 x 91mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Superseded the Nikon D4
  • Successor is Nikon D5
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Canon 1Ds MIII vs Nikon D4s Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Canon 1Ds MIII and Nikon D4s, both Pro DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the 1Ds MIII (21MP) and D4s (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The 1Ds MIII was brought out 6 years before the D4s and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Large SLR).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the 1Ds MIII scores against the D4s with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1Ds MIII over the Nikon D4s

 1Ds MIII D4s 

Reasons to pick Nikon D4s over the Canon 1Ds MIII

 D4s 1Ds MIII 
ReleasedFebruary 2014August 2008More recent by 67 months
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon 1Ds MIII and Nikon D4s

 1Ds MIII D4s 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon 1Ds MIII vs Nikon D4s Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon 1Ds MIII features external measurements of 150mm x 160mm x 80mm (5.9" x 6.3" x 3.1") along with a weight of 1385 grams (3.05 lbs) whilst the Nikon D4s has measurements of 160mm x 157mm x 91mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 1350 grams (2.98 lbs).

Look at the Canon 1Ds MIII and Nikon D4s in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the 1Ds MIII versus the D4s.

Canon 1Ds MIII vs Nikon D4s size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 1Ds MIII and D4s is 51 and 50 respectively.

Canon 1Ds MIII vs Nikon D4s top view buttons comparison

Canon 1Ds MIII vs Nikon D4s Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 1Ds MIII and D4s.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon 1Ds MIII to produce extra detail having its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The older 1Ds MIII will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon 1Ds MIII vs Nikon D4s sensor size comparison

Canon 1Ds MIII vs Nikon D4s Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1Ds MIII vs Nikon D4s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1Ds MIII as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D4s as a Portrait photography camera
79
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (21MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
78
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 1Ds MIII
Street photography with Nikon D4s
57
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
58
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
good high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 1Ds MIII
Sports photography with Nikon D4s
63
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
decent sensor resolution (21 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
weather sealing
has phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (1,800 shots)
75
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery life (3,020 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1Ds MIII Travel photography advice
Nikon D4s Travel photography advice
53
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (21MP)
bad battery pack (1,800 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
62
great battery life (3,020 shots)
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1Ds MIII Landscape photography information
Nikon D4s Landscape photography information
71
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (21 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
2 card slots
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (1,800 CIPA)
76
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
great battery life (3,020 per charge)
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1Ds MIII Vlogging information
Nikon D4s Vlogging information
9
no video recording
28
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Canon 1Ds MIII vs Nikon D4s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1Ds MIII and Nikon D4s
 Canon EOS-1Ds Mark IIINikon D4s
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III Nikon D4s
Class Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Introduced 2008-08-18 2014-02-24
Body design Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed 4
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 36 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 860.4mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 5:4 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 5616 x 3744 4928 x 3280
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 409600
Lowest native ISO 50 100
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 45 51
Cross focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF Nikon F
Total lenses 250 309
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3.2"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT LCD with brightness and color adjustment
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings External Auto FP high-speed sync, front-curtain, rear-curtain, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1385 gr (3.05 lb) 1350 gr (2.98 lb)
Physical dimensions 150 x 160 x 80mm (5.9" x 6.3" x 3.1") 160 x 157 x 91mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 80 89
DXO Color Depth score 24.0 24.4
DXO Dynamic range score 12.0 13.3
DXO Low light score 1663 3074
Other
Battery life 1800 photos 3020 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL18a
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2-20 seconds, 1-9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), SD card CompactFlash, XQD
Storage slots Dual Dual
Cost at release $6,652 $6,498