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Canon 1Ds MIII vs Sony QX1

Portability
51
Imaging
65
Features
52
Overall
59
Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III front
 
Sony Alpha QX1 front
Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
48
Overall
57

Canon 1Ds MIII vs Sony QX1 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
  • Earlier Model is Canon 1Ds MII
  • Later Model is Canon 1D X
Sony QX1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
  • Announced September 2014
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Canon 1Ds MIII vs Sony QX1 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Canon 1Ds MIII vs Sony QX1, one being a Pro DSLR and the other is a Lens-style by rivals Canon and Sony. The resolution of the 1Ds MIII (21MP) and the QX1 (20MP) is fairly close but the 1Ds MIII (Full frame) and QX1 (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.

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The 1Ds MIII was launched 7 years earlier than the QX1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon 1Ds MIII being a Large SLR camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the 1Ds MIII grades against the QX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1Ds MIII over the Sony QX1

 1Ds MIII QX1 
Display size3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution230k0kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Canon 1Ds MIII

 QX1 1Ds MIII 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014August 2008Fresher by 73 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon 1Ds MIII and Sony QX1

 1Ds MIII QX1 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon 1Ds MIII vs Sony QX1 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon 1Ds MIII offers outside dimensions of 150mm x 160mm x 80mm (5.9" x 6.3" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 1385 grams (3.05 lbs) and the Sony QX1 has proportions of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the 1Ds MIII vs the QX1.

Canon 1Ds MIII vs Sony QX1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 1Ds MIII and QX1 is 51 and 90 respectively.

Canon 1Ds MIII vs Sony QX1 top view buttons comparison

Canon 1Ds MIII vs Sony QX1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1Ds MIII and QX1.

To sum up, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 1Ds MIII because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon 1Ds MIII will render more detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older 1Ds MIII will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon 1Ds MIII vs Sony QX1 sensor size comparison

Canon 1Ds MIII vs Sony QX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1Ds MIII vs Sony QX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1Ds MIII Portrait photography information
Sony QX1 Portrait photography information
79
you can focus manually
MP count good (21MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
66
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
no manual control
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Canon 1Ds MIII Street photography highlights
Sony QX1 Street photography highlights
57
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
69
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (216 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 1Ds MIII
Sports photography with Sony QX1
63
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
MP count good (21MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
weather sealing
has phase detect autofocus
max fps low (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (1,800 shots)
56
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery (440 per charge)
max frames per second low (4.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1Ds MIII Travel photography factors
Sony QX1 Travel photography factors
53
weather sealing
MP count good (21 megapixels)
terrible battery life (1,800 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly display
71
better than average battery (440 per charge)
boasts focus via touch
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (216 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 1Ds MIII
Landscape photography with Sony QX1
71
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
MP count good (21MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
two card slots
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (1,800 shots)
64
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (440 per charge)
screen is small (")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 1Ds MIII
Vlogging with Sony QX1
9
no video
32
touch screen
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competition (216 grams)
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Canon 1Ds MIII vs Sony QX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1Ds MIII and Sony QX1
 Canon EOS-1Ds Mark IIISony Alpha QX1
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III Sony Alpha QX1
Category Pro DSLR Lens-style
Revealed 2008-08-18 2014-09-03
Body design Large SLR Lens-style
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 21MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 5616 x 3744 5456 x 3632
Max native ISO 3200 16000
Lowest native ISO 50 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 45 25
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF Sony E
Number of lenses 250 -
Crop factor 1 1.6
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch -
Resolution of screen 230k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes External Off, auto, fill, slow sync, rear sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30p)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1385 grams (3.05 lb) 216 grams (0.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 150 x 160 x 80mm (5.9" x 6.3" x 3.1") 74 x 70 x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs 440 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), SD card microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots Two 1
Price at launch $6,652 $500