Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III vs Canon EOS-1D X

Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III

Camera summary

The Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III, made by Canon, is a powerful Large SLR camera. Announced on Aug. 18, 2008.

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Predecessor

This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II, with advanced features and improved performance.

Compare this camera to the Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II

Successor

This camera has now been superseeded by the Canon EOS-1D X, 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 X

Sensor

This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 21 Megapixels resolution.

Focus points

This camera has 45 focus 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 X

Camera summary

The Canon EOS-1D X, made by Canon, is a powerful Large SLR camera. Announced on Oct. 18, 2011. This camera has a Max Boosted ISO of 204800. Well, that's what I call a night vision camera, its ISO will allow you to work practically in conditions were light is poor, practically darkness, way to go, especially if you enjoy night photography.

See full specifications

Predecessor

This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III, with advanced features and improved performance.

Compare this camera to the Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III

Successor

This camera has now been superseeded by the Canon EOS-1D X Mark II, 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 X Mark II

Sensor

This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 18 Megapixels resolution.

Focus points

This camera has 61 focus points. Also you can take advantage of its versatile cross-type points. AF Face detection available, ideal for portraits and selfies. It offers AF tracking, which allows you to track moving objects

Max video resolutions

Expect recording in 1920 x 1080 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4, 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 1120 shots per charge with the included LP-E4N 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.