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Canon 1Ds MIII vs Nikon D5

Portability
51
Imaging
65
Features
52
Overall
59
Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III front
 
Nikon D5 front
Portability
50
Imaging
71
Features
84
Overall
76

Canon 1Ds MIII vs Nikon D5 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
  • Released August 2008
  • Succeeded the Canon 1Ds MII
  • Updated by Canon 1D X
Nikon D5
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Expand to 3280000)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1415g - 160 x 158.5 x 92mm
  • Released January 2016
  • Replaced the Nikon D4s
  • Refreshed by Nikon D6
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Canon 1Ds MIII vs Nikon D5 Overview

Here is a complete assessment of the Canon 1Ds MIII vs Nikon D5, both Pro DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the 1Ds MIII (21MP) and the D5 (21MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The 1Ds MIII was launched 8 years before the D5 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Large SLR).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the 1Ds MIII matches up vs the D5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1Ds MIII over the Nikon D5

 1Ds MIII D5 

Reasons to pick Nikon D5 over the Canon 1Ds MIII

 D5 1Ds MIII 
ReleasedJanuary 2016August 2008Fresher by 89 months
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2359k230kSharper screen (+2129k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon 1Ds MIII and Nikon D5

 1Ds MIII D5 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon 1Ds MIII vs Nikon D5 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon 1Ds MIII provides physical measurements of 150mm x 160mm x 80mm (5.9" x 6.3" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 1385 grams (3.05 lbs) while the Nikon D5 has proportions of 160mm x 158.5mm x 92mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the 1Ds MIII and the D5.

Canon 1Ds MIII vs Nikon D5 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1Ds MIII and D5 is 51 and 50 respectively.

Canon 1Ds MIII vs Nikon D5 top view buttons comparison

Canon 1Ds MIII vs Nikon D5 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The photograph here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1Ds MIII and D5.

All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP so you can expect comparable quality of photos though you may want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The older 1Ds MIII will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon 1Ds MIII vs Nikon D5 sensor size comparison

Canon 1Ds MIII vs Nikon D5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1Ds MIII vs Nikon D5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1Ds MIII as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D5 as a Portrait photography camera
79
focusing manually
MP count good (21MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
82
has manual focus
MP count decent (21MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 1Ds MIII Street photography info
Nikon D5 Street photography info
57
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
60
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
above average high ISO (102,400)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1Ds MIII as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D5 as a Sports photography camera
63
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count good (21MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
slow frames per second (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
not so great battery pack (1,800 CIPA)
79
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count decent (21 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery power (3,780 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1Ds MIII Travel photography advice
Nikon D5 Travel photography advice
53
environment sealing
MP count good (21 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (1,800 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly display
64
good battery power (3,780 shots)
weather proofing
MP count decent (21MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1Ds MIII as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D5 as a Landscape photography camera
71
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count good (21 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
not so great battery pack (1,800 CIPA)
78
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2")
MP count decent (21MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (102,400)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
good battery power (3,780 shots)
two card slots
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1Ds MIII Vlogging info
Nikon D5 Vlogging info
9
no video recording
30
screen is touchscreen
includes face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
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Canon 1Ds MIII vs Nikon D5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1Ds MIII and Nikon D5
 Canon EOS-1Ds Mark IIINikon D5
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III Nikon D5
Class Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Released 2008-08-18 2016-01-05
Physical type Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed 5
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixel 21 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 5616 x 3744 5588 x 3712
Max native ISO 3200 102400
Max boosted ISO - 3280000
Lowest native ISO 50 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 45 153
Cross type focus points - 99
Lens
Lens support Canon EF Nikon F
Amount of lenses 250 309
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.2 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.72x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 14.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes External Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 4K (UHD) 30p/25p/24p, 1080/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p, 720/60p/50p
Max video resolution None 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1385g (3.05 pounds) 1415g (3.12 pounds)
Physical dimensions 150 x 160 x 80mm (5.9" x 6.3" x 3.1") 160 x 158.5 x 92mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 80 88
DXO Color Depth rating 24.0 25.1
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.0 12.3
DXO Low light rating 1663 2434
Other
Battery life 1800 pictures 3780 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL18a
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), SD card Dual CompactFlash or dual XQD
Card slots Dual Dual
Launch pricing $6,652 $6,500