Canon 1Ds MIII vs Olympus 6000
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Canon 1Ds MIII vs Olympus 6000 Key Specs
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- 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
- Revealed August 2008
- Previous Model is Canon 1Ds MII
- Renewed by Canon 1D X
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- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 50 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
- Revealed July 2009
- Alternate Name is mju Tough 6000
Canon 1Ds MIII vs Olympus 6000 Overview
Here is a detailed analysis of the Canon 1Ds MIII versus Olympus 6000, former being a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Olympus. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the 1Ds MIII (21MP) and 6000 (10MP) and the 1Ds MIII (Full frame) and 6000 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.
Europe Approves Revolutionary AI LegislationThe 1Ds MIII was announced 10 months prior to the 6000 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 1Ds MIII being a Large SLR camera and the Olympus 6000 being a Compact camera.
Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the 1Ds MIII grades against the 6000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon 1Ds MIII vs Olympus 6000 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III & Olympus Stylus Tough 6000. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 1Ds MIII Gallery & Olympus 6000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 1Ds MIII over the Olympus 6000
1Ds MIII | 6000 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Canon 1Ds MIII
6000 | 1Ds MIII | |||
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Revealed | July 2009 | August 2008 | Fresher by 10 months |
Common features in the Canon 1Ds MIII and Olympus 6000
1Ds MIII | 6000 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither includes Touch screen |
Canon 1Ds MIII vs Olympus 6000 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Canon 1Ds MIII features outer 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 Olympus 6000 has specifications of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
Contrast the Canon 1Ds MIII versus Olympus 6000 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the 1Ds MIII compared to the 6000.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 1Ds MIII and 6000 is 51 and 94 respectively.
Canon 1Ds MIII vs Olympus 6000 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The photograph below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 1Ds MIII and 6000.
Plainly, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 1Ds MIII with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon 1Ds MIII will give you extra detail with its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older 1Ds MIII is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
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Canon 1Ds MIII vs Olympus 6000 Specifications
Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III | Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III | Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 |
Also Known as | - | mju Tough 6000 |
Class | Pro DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2008-08-18 | 2009-07-01 |
Body design | Large SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 21 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 5616 x 3744 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 50 | 50 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 45 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon EF | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.5-5.1 |
Macro focus range | - | 2cm |
Total lenses | 250 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 1/4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | External | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/250 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 640x480 |
Video file format | - | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 1385g (3.05 lbs) | 179g (0.39 lbs) |
Dimensions | 150 x 160 x 80mm (5.9" x 6.3" x 3.1") | 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 80 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 24.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.0 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 1663 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1800 images | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | Compact Flash (Type I or II), SD card | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal |
Storage slots | 2 | One |
Launch pricing | $6,652 | $259 |