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Canon 1Ds MIII vs Olympus 6000

Portability
51
Imaging
65
Features
52
Overall
59
Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon 1Ds MIII vs Olympus 6000 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
  • Revealed August 2008
  • Previous Model is Canon 1Ds MII
  • Renewed by Canon 1D X
Olympus 6000
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1Ds MIII over the Olympus 6000

 1Ds MIII 6000 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Canon 1Ds MIII

 6000 1Ds MIII 
RevealedJuly 2009August 2008Fresher by 10 months

Common features in the Canon 1Ds MIII and Olympus 6000

 1Ds MIII 6000 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon 1Ds MIII vs Olympus 6000 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 1Ds MIII and 6000 is 51 and 94 respectively.

Canon 1Ds MIII vs Olympus 6000 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon 1Ds MIII vs Olympus 6000 sensor size comparison

Canon 1Ds MIII vs Olympus 6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1Ds MIII vs Olympus 6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1Ds MIII Portrait photography details
Olympus 6000 Portrait photography details
79
has manual focus
good MP (21 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
19
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 1Ds MIII
Street photography with Olympus 6000
57
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 1Ds MIII
Sports photography with Olympus 6000
63
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
good MP (21 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
weather proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low battery power (1,800 shots)
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1Ds MIII as a Travel photography camera
Olympus 6000 as a Travel photography camera
53
weather proofing
good MP (21 megapixels)
low battery power (1,800 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
61
environment sealing
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1Ds MIII Landscape photography info
Olympus 6000 Landscape photography info
71
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good MP (21 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
2 card slots
lack of image stabilization
low battery power (1,800 shots)
35
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 1Ds MIII
Vlogging with Olympus 6000
9
no video
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone jack
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Canon 1Ds MIII vs Olympus 6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1Ds MIII and Olympus 6000
 Canon EOS-1Ds Mark IIIOlympus Stylus Tough 6000
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
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