Canon 1D X III

Canon 1D X III is Canon's Pro DSLR digital camera initially introduced on January of 2020. The camera uses a 20MP, CMOS Full frame size sensor with a max resolution of 5472 x 3648.

Canon launched this model in order to update the earlier Canon 1D X II (Read Full Comparison)

The 1D X III is placed #2 out of 35 in Pro DSLR cameras and over all #68 out of 1465 for digital cameras in our database. You should check our Smart camera search to get camera listings based on your custom criteria.

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The Canon 1D X III comes with a history of related digital cameras. Below, you can take a look at all earlier and most recent models along with important specs.

You can view the 1D X III from various angles in the gallery here.

Here is a checklist of good and bad points of the Canon 1D X III based on things which are oftentimes considered useful in a digital camera.

The Canon 1D X III features the Digic X processor chip. The specification of the sensor in the Canon 1D X III is 36mm x 24mm (Full frame). The 864 mm² sensor can capture 5472 x 3648 pixels with aspect ratios of 3:2.

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The CMOS sensor boasts 20MP and supports a standard ISO range of 100 - 102400. The ISO can also be extended digitally to 50 - 819200. RAW photos are saved so you have more margin for error.

The picture underneath shows the 1D X III's sensor size compared to other popular sizes. The 1D X III sensor comes with a crop factor of 1 and is presented in green.

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To get a sense of various aspect ratios, you should refer to the graphic below.

Canon 1D X III weighs in at 3.17 lbs (1,440 gr or 50.79 ounces) and features external proportions of 158mm x 168mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.6" x 3.3"). The weight of typical Pro DSLR camera is 1,280 gr so the Canon 1D X III is more heavy compared to its competitors.

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Here is a shot of the Canon 1D X III next to a soda to help you to have a feel for its size.

The top view just below will show the button arrangement on the 1D X III.

The 1D X III uses the Canon EF mount and has 306 lenses on the market today. Here is a few of the lenses we have in our database that will fit the 1D X III.

ModelVisualizeFocal LengthApertureStabilizedWeight

Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM150-500mmf/5.0-6.3 1780g

Sigma APO Macro 180mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM180mmf/2.8 1640g

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Canon EF 90-300mm f4.5-5.6 USM90-300mmf/4.5-5.6 420g

Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM17-70mmf/2.8-4.0 520g

Canon EF 200-400mm f4L IS USM Extender 1.4x200-400mmf/4.0 3620g

Tokina atx-i 100mm F2.8 FF Macro100mmf/2.8530g

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Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM50-200mmf/4.0-5.6 420g

The 1D X III has the following connectivity:

• USB Yes
• Wireless Yes
• HDMI Yes
• GPS Yes

Digital cameras which include NFC or Bluetooth compatibility can be controlled wirelessly via smartphones. You can easily send files and oftentimes change camera settings without connecting straight with the camera.

A few apps also allow a Liveview and hit the shutter whenever you are not close to the camera. If the camera has a HDMI out, it can be attached to an external display. A lot of cameras enable you to charge the battery pack through the USB port.

The max video quality in the Canon 1D X III is 5472 x 2886 and it can save in MPEG-4, H.264 and H.265 file format. 2886p gives an exceptional quality for video recording. You will be able to downsample to 1080p in order to get better results. Be wary of the considerable file sizes and ensure you own decent SD cards with good write speeds. The body does have both headphone and mic jack making it really valuable while capturing audio.

Canon 1D X III provides environment proofing which makes it a good pick to use during rough locations. This is especially handy any time you are not sure about the conditions you might face during outdoor photography.

The Canon 1D X III houses a 3.2" fixed display screen with a resolution of 2,100k dots.

Additionally the display screen is touch friendly so you will be able to change focus points plus change settings using your fingers. The 1D X III also has a builtin Top screen so that you can instantly view camera settings.

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The ViewFinder specs regarding Canon 1D X III are as follows:

• ViewFinder Optical (pentaprism)
• Coverage 100 percent
• Magnification 0.76x

Viewfinders can be really helpful during sunny outdoor conditions which can make the camera screen washed out and difficult to view.

Canon 1D X III can shoot continuously at 20.0 frames/s. The maximum shutter speed is 1/8000 sec.

Canon 1D X III includes external flash support but is lacking built in flash.

Canon 1D X III includes both Phase Detect Auto Focus and Contrast Detect Auto Focus. Phase Detection autofocusing is a lot quicker and accurate compared to Contrast Detect autofocusing. The camera boasts Face detection which can be helpful for portraits.

The Sensor boasts 191 focus points to select from. Canon 1D X III has touch to focus. You can use your fingers in order to switch focus. It also comes with Tracking Auto Focus for moving objects. Canon 1D X III features manual focus when needed during low light or you want more accurate focus control.

The battery pack in the Canon 1D X III is fashioned to last for 2850 photos according to the CIPA standards which is higher than average ın comparison with its class. The usual Pro DSLR camera battery life is 2438. Nikon D3X has got the maximum (4400) battery life within this group of cameras.

Below is a collection of Pro DSLR cameras that come with the strongest battery life:

ModelVisualizeBattery LifeRAWNFCBluetooth

Nikon D3X
1D X III vs D3X4400 yesnono

Nikon D3
1D X III vs D34300 yesnono

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Nikon D3S
1D X III vs D3S4200 yesnono

Nikon D5
1D X III vs D53780 yesnono

Nikon D6
1D X III vs D63580 yesnoyes

The following graph presents a outline of the Canon 1D X III for different categories of photography. To find out more, check out the specific section underneath.

The Canon 1D X III has a points tally of 83 which is very high, meaning that it is a wonderful pick for portraits. Photographing portrait images favors heavily to sensor dimensions, RAW support plus the ability to use off-camera lighting.

Coming in at a very good points tally of 62, the Canon 1D X III is a fine pick to buy for street photography. A decent street photography camera offers a perfect balance of picture quality plus portability.

A very high sports photography score of 80 means the Canon 1D X III is a excellent option for shooting sports. A camera needs great autofocus and fast shutter speeds for sports photography.

Size is very critical in getting a camera for travel. All round, the Canon 1D X III gets a nice 66 for a travelling camera which makes it a very decent option to buy for your holidays.

If you are planning to buy a camera for landscape pictures, the most important aspect is going to be image quality. The Canon 1D X III with it's excellent grade of 79 for a landscape camera is a great option amongst its competitors.

A camera for vlogging ought to have a articulating screen, microphone port and ideally image stabilization. Taking everything into account, the Canon 1D X III is not suitable as a vlog camera as it receives a lousy score of 30.

If you are shopping for replacements to the 1D X III, here is a number of the top rated cameras which fall into the class of Pro DSLR.

The line chart just below will give you a summary of the 1D X III compared to it's top ranking rivals mentioned earlier.

There are more cameras you might have a look at as alternate options. To go through a extensive comparison, simply click the "compare" link.