Canon 1Ds vs Canon 1Ds MIII
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52 Overall
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Canon 1Ds vs Canon 1Ds MIII Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 11MP - Full frame Sensor
- 2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1250
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Canon EF Mount
- 1585g - 156 x 158 x 80mm
- Revealed December 2002
- Replacement is Canon 1Ds MII
(Full Review)
- 21MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 50 - 3200
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Canon EF Mount
- 1385g - 150 x 160 x 80mm
- Revealed August 2008
- Replaced the Canon 1Ds MII
- Updated by Canon 1D X
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Canon 1Ds vs Canon 1Ds MIII Overview
Here is a thorough overview of the Canon 1Ds and Canon 1Ds MIII, both Pro DSLR digital cameras and both of them are created by Canon. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the 1Ds (11MP) and 1Ds MIII (21MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (Full frame).
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The 1Ds was launched 6 years earlier than the 1Ds MIII and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Large SLR).
Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the 1Ds grades versus the 1Ds MIII in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Canon 1Ds vs Canon 1Ds MIII Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS-1Ds & Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III. The complete galleries are provided at Canon 1Ds Gallery & Canon 1Ds MIII Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 1Ds over the Canon 1Ds MIII
1Ds | 1Ds MIII |
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Reasons to pick Canon 1Ds MIII over the Canon 1Ds
1Ds MIII | 1Ds | |||
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Revealed | August 2008 | ![]() | December 2002 | Fresher by 69 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2" | Bigger screen (+1") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 120k | Crisper screen (+110k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 1Ds and Canon 1Ds MIII
1Ds | 1Ds MIII | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch screen |
Canon 1Ds vs Canon 1Ds MIII Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon 1Ds offers exterior measurements of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 1585 grams (3.49 lbs) and the Canon 1Ds MIII has sizing of 150mm x 160mm x 80mm (5.9" x 6.3" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 1385 grams (3.05 lbs).
Look at the Canon 1Ds and Canon 1Ds MIII in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the 1Ds versus the 1Ds MIII.
![Canon 1Ds vs Canon 1Ds MIII size comparison Canon 1Ds vs Canon 1Ds MIII size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-1Ds-vs-Canon-EOS-1Ds-Mark-III-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1Ds and 1Ds MIII is 50 and 51 respectively.
![Canon 1Ds vs Canon 1Ds MIII top view buttons comparison Canon 1Ds vs Canon 1Ds MIII top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-1Ds-vs-Canon-EOS-1Ds-Mark-III-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon 1Ds vs Canon 1Ds MIII Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading specifications. The graphic here may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1Ds and 1Ds MIII.
To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Canon 1Ds MIII to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older 1Ds is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
![Canon 1Ds vs Canon 1Ds MIII sensor size comparison Canon 1Ds vs Canon 1Ds MIII sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-EOS-1Ds-vs-Canon-EOS-1Ds-Mark-III-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon 1Ds vs Canon 1Ds MIII Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon 1Ds vs Canon 1Ds MIII Specifications
Canon EOS-1Ds | Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon EOS-1Ds | Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III |
Class | Pro DSLR | Pro DSLR |
Revealed | 2002-12-17 | 2008-08-18 |
Physical type | Large SLR | Large SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 35.8 x 23.8mm | 36 x 24mm |
Sensor surface area | 852.0mm² | 864.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 11 megapixels | 21 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4064 x 2704 | 5616 x 3744 |
Highest native ISO | 1250 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 50 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 45 | 45 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
Number of lenses | 250 | 250 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 120 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.76x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | External | External |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | 1/250 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Highest video resolution | None | None |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 1585 gr (3.49 lbs) | 1385 gr (3.05 lbs) |
Dimensions | 156 x 158 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") | 150 x 160 x 80mm (5.9" x 6.3" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 63 | 80 |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.8 | 24.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.0 | 12.0 |
DXO Low light score | 954 | 1663 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 1800 shots |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | Compact Flash (Type I or II), SD card |
Card slots | One | Dual |
Launch cost | $9,000 | $6,652 |