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Canon 1Ds vs Nikon D3X

Portability
50
Imaging
52
Features
34
Overall
44
Canon EOS-1Ds front
 
Nikon D3X front
Portability
51
Imaging
67
Features
65
Overall
66

Canon 1Ds vs Nikon D3X Key Specs

Canon 1Ds
(Full Review)
  • 11MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1250
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1585g - 156 x 158 x 80mm
  • Introduced December 2002
  • Later Model is Canon 1Ds MII
Nikon D3X
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1260g - 160 x 157 x 88mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Previous Model is Nikon D2Xs
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Canon 1Ds vs Nikon D3X Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Canon 1Ds vs Nikon D3X, both Pro DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the 1Ds (11MP) and D3X (25MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The 1Ds was unveiled 7 years earlier than the D3X which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Large SLR).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the 1Ds matches up against the D3X in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1Ds over the Nikon D3X

 1Ds D3X 

Reasons to pick Nikon D3X over the Canon 1Ds

 D3X 1Ds 
AnnouncedFebruary 2009December 2002Newer by 75 months
Display sizing3"2"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution920k120kCrisper display (+800k dot)

Common features in the Canon 1Ds and Nikon D3X

 1Ds D3X 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon 1Ds vs Nikon D3X Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon 1Ds provides outer dimensions of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 1585 grams (3.49 lbs) whilst the Nikon D3X has sizing of 160mm x 157mm x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 1260 grams (2.78 lbs).

Contrast the Canon 1Ds vs Nikon D3X in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the 1Ds against the D3X.

Canon 1Ds vs Nikon D3X size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1Ds and D3X is 50 and 51 respectively.

Canon 1Ds vs Nikon D3X top view buttons comparison

Canon 1Ds vs Nikon D3X Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The pic here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 1Ds and D3X.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon D3X to provide you with more detail having an extra 14MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged 1Ds will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 1Ds vs Nikon D3X sensor size comparison

Canon 1Ds vs Nikon D3X Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1Ds vs Nikon D3X Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 1Ds
Portrait photography with Nikon D3X
55
focusing manually
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (11 megapixels)
80
you can focus manually
great sensor resolution (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 1Ds
Street photography with Nikon D3X
44
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition (1,585g)
low maximum ISO (1,250)
57
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 1Ds
Sports photography with Nikon D3X
47
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (11 megapixels)
71
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
great sensor resolution (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
weather proofing
great battery pack (4,400 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1Ds Travel photography information
Nikon D3X Travel photography information
30
more heavy than competition (1,585g)
megapixel count low (11 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
63
great battery pack (4,400 per charge)
weather proofing
great sensor resolution (25 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1Ds Landscape photography details
Nikon D3X Landscape photography details
48
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2")
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (11 megapixels)
low maximum ISO (1,250)
76
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3")
great sensor resolution (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
great battery pack (4,400 CIPA)
two card slots
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1Ds Vlogging features
Nikon D3X Vlogging features
9
no video shooting
9
can't record video
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Canon 1Ds vs Nikon D3X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1Ds and Nikon D3X
 Canon EOS-1DsNikon D3X
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS-1Ds Nikon D3X
Type Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Introduced 2002-12-17 2009-02-19
Physical type Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 35.8 x 23.8mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 852.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 11 megapixels 25 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 4064 x 2704 6048 x 4032
Max native ISO 1250 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 45 51
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF Nikon F
Amount of lenses 250 309
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2" 3"
Screen resolution 120 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes External Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1585 gr (3.49 lbs) 1260 gr (2.78 lbs)
Dimensions 156 x 158 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") 160 x 157 x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 63 88
DXO Color Depth score 21.8 24.7
DXO Dynamic range score 11.0 13.7
DXO Low light score 954 1992
Other
Battery life - 4400 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL4a
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 to 20 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash (Type I or II) x 2, UDMA
Card slots Single Two
Pricing at release $9,000 $3,000