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Canon EOS-1D Mark III vs Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
Canon EOS-1D Mark III
Camera summary
The Canon EOS-1D Mark III, made by Canon, is a powerful Large SLR camera. Announced on Feb. 22, 2007. This camera has a Max Boosted ISO of 6400. Most modern cameras have higher values of ISO, this camera probably won't have the best performance in low light conditions.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
|---|---|
| Autofocus specs |
2.3 out of 5 stars
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| Connectivity |
1.7 out of 5 stars
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| Exposure mode |
3.3 out of 5 stars
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| Photography features |
3.6 out of 5 stars
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| Physical |
2.3 out of 5 stars
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| Average Score |
2.6 out of 5 stars
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Predecessor
This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Canon EOS-1D Mark II N, with advanced features and improved performance.
Compare this camera to the Canon EOS-1D Mark II N
Successor
This camera has now been superseeded by the Canon EOS-1D Mark IV, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.
Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.
Compare this camera to its successor Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
Sensor
This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 10 Megapixels resolution.
Focus points
This camera has 45 focus points. Also you can take advantage of its versatile cross-type points.
Connectivity
Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.
Environmental sealing
This camera offers enviromental sealing keeping it protected and safe from environmental damage.
Other features
This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.
Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
Camera summary
The Canon EOS-1D Mark IV, made by Canon, is a powerful Large SLR camera. Announced on Feb. 22, 2010. This camera has a Max Boosted ISO of 102400. This kind of camera will offer a good performance under low light conditions, probably has a pleasant grain effect in your pictures.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
|---|---|
| Autofocus specs |
3.6 out of 5 stars
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| Connectivity |
5.0 out of 5 stars
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| Exposure mode |
4.2 out of 5 stars
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| Photography features |
3.6 out of 5 stars
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| Physical |
1.7 out of 5 stars
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| Average Score |
3.6 out of 5 stars
|
Predecessor
This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Canon EOS-1D Mark III, with advanced features and improved performance.
Compare this camera to the Canon EOS-1D Mark III
Sensor
This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 16 Megapixels resolution.
Focus points
This camera has 45 focus points. AF Face detection available, ideal for portraits and selfies.
Max video resolutions
Expect recording in 1920 x 1080 with support for the following formats: H.264.
Connectivity
Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.
Battery life
The battery of this camera can last up to 1500 shots per charge with the included LP-E4 battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.
This camera offers a robust battery life that the medium value of all cameras. Feel free to take pictures freely, without having too worry too much about battery life.
Environmental sealing
This camera offers enviromental sealing keeping it protected and safe from environmental damage.
Autofocus specs |
Canon EOS-1D Mark III | Canon EOS-1D Mark IV |
|---|---|---|
| Af center | No |
No |
| Af continuous | Yes |
Yes |
| Af Contrast Detection | No |
Yes |
| Af Face detection | No |
Yes |
| Af live view | No |
Yes |
| Af multi area | Yes |
Yes |
| Af phase detection | Yes |
Yes |
| Af selective | Yes |
Yes |
| Af single | Yes |
Yes |
| Af touch | No |
No |
| Af tracking | No |
No |
| Number of cross focus points | 19 | - |
| Number of focus points | 45 | 45 |
Connectivity |
Canon EOS-1D Mark III | Canon EOS-1D Mark IV |
| HDMI | No |
Yes |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Wireless connectivity | - | Eye-Fi Connected |
| DXO color depth | 22.7 | 22.8 |
| DXO dynamic range | 11.7 | 12.0 |
| DXO low light ISO | 1078.0 | 1320.0 |
| DXO overall score | 71.0 | 74.0 |
Exposure mode |
Canon EOS-1D Mark III | Canon EOS-1D Mark IV |
| AF area | No |
No |
| average | Yes |
Yes |
| Center weighted | Yes |
Yes |
| Multi segment | No |
Yes |
| partial | Yes |
Yes |
| spot | Yes |
Yes |
General |
Canon EOS-1D Mark III | Canon EOS-1D Mark IV |
| AKA | - | - |
| announced | Feb. 22, 2007 | Feb. 22, 2010 |
| Body type | Large SLR | Large SLR |
| brand | Canon | Canon |
| msrp | $459.99 | $895.00 |
| model | Canon EOS-1D Mark III | Canon EOS-1D Mark IV |
| Predecessor model | Canon EOS-1D Mark II N | Canon EOS-1D Mark III |
| Successor model | Canon EOS-1D Mark IV | |
Lense |
Canon EOS-1D Mark III | Canon EOS-1D Mark IV |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.3� | 1.3x |
| Lens mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Manual focus | Yes |
Yes |
| Macro focus range | - | - |
| Number of lenses | 257 | 257 |
Other features |
Canon EOS-1D Mark III | Canon EOS-1D Mark IV |
| GPS | - | - |
| Self-timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Storage slots | 2 | 2 |
| Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II), SD/SDHC card | Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, SD/SDHC card |
| Timelapse recording | No |
No |
Photography features |
Canon EOS-1D Mark III | Canon EOS-1D Mark IV |
| AE bracketing | Yes |
Yes |
| Aperture priority | Yes |
Yes |
| Built-in flash | No |
No |
| Custom white balance | Yes |
Yes |
| Exposure compensation | Yes |
Yes |
| External flash | Yes |
Yes |
| Flash modes | External | External |
| Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Image stabilization | No |
No |
| Manual exposure mode | Yes |
Yes |
| Max continuous shooting | 10.0 fps | 10.0 fps |
| Max mechanical shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 | 30 |
| Shutter priority | Yes |
Yes |
| WB bracketing | Yes |
Yes |
Physical |
Canon EOS-1D Mark III | Canon EOS-1D Mark IV |
| Battery life | 2200 shots | 1500 shots |
| Battery model | - | LP-E4 |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Crush proof | No |
No |
| Dust proof | No |
No |
| Environmental sealing | Yes |
Yes |
| Freeze proof | No |
No |
| Physical dimensions | 156 x 157 x 80mm | 156 x 157 x 80mm |
| Shock proof | No |
No |
| Water proof | No |
No |
| Weight | 1335 grs | 1230 grs |
Screen |
Canon EOS-1D Mark III | Canon EOS-1D Mark IV |
| Live view | Yes |
Yes |
| Screen resolution | 230 | 920 |
| Screen size | - | - |
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Touch screen | No |
No |
Sensor |
Canon EOS-1D Mark III | Canon EOS-1D Mark IV |
| Max boosted ISO | 6400 | 102400 |
| Max image resolution | 3888 x 2592 | 4896 x 3264 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | Yes |
Yes |
| Sensor area | - | - |
| Sensor dimensions | 28.7 x 18.7 mm | 27.9 x 18.6 mm |
| Sensor resolution | 10 | 16 |
| Sensor size | APS-H | APS-H |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Headphone port |
Canon EOS-1D Mark III | Canon EOS-1D Mark IV |
| Headphone port | No |
No |
| Max video resolution | - | 1920 x 1080 |
| Microphone port | No |
Yes |
| Video formats | - | H.264 |
| Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps, 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) |
Viewfinder |
Canon EOS-1D Mark III | Canon EOS-1D Mark IV |
| viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| viewfinder coverage | - | - |
| viewfinder magnification | - | - |
| viewfinder resolution | no electronic viewfinder | no electronic viewfinder |