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Canon 1Ds vs Canon 1Ds MIII

Portability
50
Imaging
52
Features
34
Overall
44
Canon EOS-1Ds front
 
Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III front
Portability
51
Imaging
64
Features
52
Overall
59

Canon 1Ds vs Canon 1Ds MIII Key Specs

Canon 1Ds
(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
Canon 1Ds MIII
(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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Reasons to pick Canon 1Ds over the Canon 1Ds MIII

 1Ds 1Ds MIII 

Reasons to pick Canon 1Ds MIII over the Canon 1Ds

 1Ds MIII 1Ds 
RevealedAugust 2008December 2002Fresher by 69 months
Screen sizing3"2"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution230k120kCrisper screen (+110k dot)

Common features in the Canon 1Ds and Canon 1Ds MIII

 1Ds 1Ds MIII 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1Ds Portrait photography details
Canon 1Ds MIII Portrait photography details
55
you can focus manually
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
no liveview feature
sensor resolution not great (11MP)
78
you can focus manually
decent MP (21 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 1Ds Street photography details
Canon 1Ds MIII Street photography details
44
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (1,585 grams)
maximum ISO low (1,250)
56
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment proof
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1Ds as a Sports photography camera
Canon 1Ds MIII as a Sports photography camera
47
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (11MP)
63
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
decent MP (21MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
environment proof
has phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (1,800 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 1Ds
Travel photography with Canon 1Ds MIII
30
heavier than competitors in class (1,585 grams)
sensor resolution not great (11 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
53
environment proof
decent MP (21 megapixels)
not so great battery (1,800 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1Ds Landscape photography highlights
Canon 1Ds MIII Landscape photography highlights
48
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2 inch)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (11 megapixels)
maximum ISO low (1,250)
70
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent MP (21MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment proof
2 card slots
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (1,800 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1Ds Vlogging highlights
Canon 1Ds MIII Vlogging highlights
9
no video shooting
9
can't shoot video
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Canon 1Ds vs Canon 1Ds MIII Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1Ds and Canon 1Ds MIII
 Canon EOS-1DsCanon EOS-1Ds Mark III
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