Canon 1Ds MIII vs Nikon D6
Portability
51 Imaging
64 Features
52 Overall
59
51 Imaging
64 Features
52 Overall
59
Portability
50 Imaging
74 Features
85 Overall
78
50 Imaging
74 Features
85 Overall
78
Canon 1Ds MIII vs Nikon D6 Key Specs
Canon 1Ds MIII
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 21MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 50 - 3200
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Canon EF Mount
- 1385g - 150 x 160 x 80mm
- Announced August 2008
- Replaced the Canon 1Ds MII
- Replacement is Canon 1D X
Nikon D6
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 21MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 102400 (Raise to 3280000)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 1270g - 160 x 163 x 92mm
- Introduced February 2020
- Previous Model is Nikon D5
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Below, we will be contrasting the Canon 1Ds MIII and Nikon D6, both Pro DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the 1Ds MIII (21MP) and the D6 (21MP) is pretty comparable and they use the exact same sensor size (Full frame).
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Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the 1Ds MIII scores against the D6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Canon 1Ds MIII over the Nikon D6
| 1Ds MIII | D6 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Nikon D6 over the Canon 1Ds MIII
| D6 | 1Ds MIII | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2020 |  | August 2008 | Newer by 139 months |
| Screen dimension | 3.2" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
| Screen resolution | 2359k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+2129k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon 1Ds MIII and Nikon D6
| 1Ds MIII | D6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen |
Canon 1Ds MIII vs Nikon D6 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Canon 1Ds MIII has got outside dimensions of 150mm x 160mm x 80mm (5.9" x 6.3" x 3.1") and a weight of 1385 grams (3.05 lbs) and the Nikon D6 has specifications of 160mm x 163mm x 92mm (6.3" x 6.4" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 1270 grams (2.80 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the 1Ds MIII versus the D6.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 1Ds MIII and D6 is 51 and 50 respectively.
Canon 1Ds MIII vs Nikon D6 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through specs. The picture below will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1Ds MIII and D6.
All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photos but you may want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The more aged 1Ds MIII will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Portrait Comparison
Canon 1Ds MIII Portrait photography information
Nikon D6 Portrait photography information
focusing manually
decent MP (21MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
has manual focus
megapixel count good (21MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Nikon D6 as a Street photography camera
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
has touch to focus
environment sealing
above average high ISO (102,400)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Canon 1Ds MIII Sports photography highlights
Nikon D6 Sports photography highlights
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
decent MP (21 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
environment sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (1,800 per charge)
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
megapixel count good (21MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery life (3,580 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Canon 1Ds MIII Travel photography features
Nikon D6 Travel photography features
environment sealing
decent MP (21 megapixels)
terrible battery power (1,800 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
great battery life (3,580 CIPA)
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
has touch to focus
megapixel count good (21MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Canon 1Ds MIII Landscape photography info
Nikon D6 Landscape photography info
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent MP (21MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (1,800 shots)
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sized screen (3.2")
megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (102,400)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
great battery life (3,580 shots)
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
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no video
has touchscreen
provides face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone socket
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
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Canon 1Ds MIII vs Nikon D6 Specifications
| Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III | Nikon D6 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | Nikon |
| Model type | Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III | Nikon D6 |
| Class | Pro DSLR | Pro DSLR |
| Announced | 2008-08-18 | 2020-02-11 |
| Physical type | Large SLR | Large SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Expeed 6 |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
| Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 35.9 x 23.9mm |
| Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 858.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 21 megapixel | 21 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 5616 x 3744 | 5568 x 3712 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 102400 |
| Max enhanced ISO | - | 3280000 |
| Min native ISO | 50 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Min enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 45 | 105 |
| Cross type focus points | - | 105 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Canon EF | Nikon F |
| Amount of lenses | 250 | 309 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 3.2 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 2,359k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | 0.72x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 900s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames/s | 14.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | External | Normal, redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, rear-curtain sync, off |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/250s | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | - | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Max video resolution | None | 3840x2160 |
| Video file format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Built-in |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 1385 gr (3.05 lbs) | 1270 gr (2.80 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 150 x 160 x 80mm (5.9" x 6.3" x 3.1") | 160 x 163 x 92mm (6.3" x 6.4" x 3.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 80 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 24.0 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.0 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 1663 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 1800 photos | 3580 photos |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II), SD card | Dual XQD/CFexpress slots |
| Card slots | Two | Two |
| Retail cost | $6,652 | $6,496 |