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

differences

Advantages of the Canon EOS-1D Mark III

Much larger screen

3.0"

2.0"

More than 50% larger screen

Has live view

Yes

Preview your photos on the camera's screen before taking them

Weather sealed

Yes

Sealed to shoot in the rain

Shoots significantly faster

10 fps

4 fps

2.5x faster continuous shooting

More dynamic range

11.7 EV

11.3 EV

0.4 f-stops more dynamic range

Lighter

1,335 g

1,565 g

More than 10% lighter

Better maximum light sensitivity

3,200 ISO

1,600 ISO

The EOS-1D Mark III's maximum light sensitivity is 1 f-stop better

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the Canon EOS-1D Mark III

Advantages of the Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II

Lower noise at high ISO

1,480 ISO

1,078 ISO

The EOS-1Ds Mark II has a slight edge (0.5 f-stops) in low noise, high ISO performance

Larger viewfinder

0.70x

0.61x

More than 30% larger viewfinder

Significantly larger sensor

Full frame 36.0x24.0mm

APS-H 28.7x18.7mm

More than 60% larger sensor

Significantly higher true resolution

16.6 MP

10.1 MP

Capture more than 60% more detail in your photos

Better color depth

23.3 bits

22.7 bits

Distinguishes 0.6 more bits of color

Better image quality

74.0

71.0

Almost the same

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the Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II

recommendations

Relative to the best recent pro DSLRs, and ignoring price

Canon EOS-1D Mark III

63	vs	59
Explain scores

Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II

Snapsort recommends the Canon EOS-1D Mark III.

similarities

Compared to recent DSLRs

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

	Both have pentaprism viewfinders
	Pentaprism

	Above average viewfinder coverage
	100%

	Multiple storage slots
	2

	Fast max shutter speeds
	1/8000 of a second

	No built-in flash
	Professional

Heavy

EOS-1D Mark III:	1,335 g
EOS-1Ds Mark II:	1,565 g

Large

EOS-1D Mark III:	156x157x80 mm
EOS-1Ds Mark II:	156x158x80 mm

Poor boost ISO

EOS-1D Mark III:	6,400 ISO
EOS-1Ds Mark II:	3,200 ISO

	No video autofocus
	Manual focus only

	Low resolution screens
	230k dots

	No flip-out screens
	Less flexible

Poor maximum light sensitivity

EOS-1D Mark III:	3,200 ISO
EOS-1Ds Mark II:	1,600 ISO

	No image stabilization
	Risk of blur

	Do not shoot movies
	No movies

Compared to recent pro DSLRs

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

	Supports RAW
	Better editing

Capture low resolution images

EOS-1D Mark III:	10.1 MP
EOS-1Ds Mark II:	16.6 MP

Very small screens

EOS-1D Mark III:	3.0"
EOS-1Ds Mark II:	2.0"

Poor dynamic range

EOS-1D Mark III:	11.7 EV
EOS-1Ds Mark II:	11.3 EV

Low image quality

EOS-1D Mark III:	71.0
EOS-1Ds Mark II:	74.0

Above average noise at high ISO

EOS-1D Mark III:	1,078 ISO
EOS-1Ds Mark II:	1,480 ISO

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competitors

Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Pro DSLR

$2,198 body only

$2,898 - $2,999 with 24-105mm lens

Has slightly better image quality

Records higher quality movies

Has fewer storage slots

Slightly less viewfinder coverage

Compare the EOS 5D Mark II vs the EOS-1D Mark III

Compare the EOS 5D Mark II vs the EOS-1Ds Mark II

Canon EOS 7D

Pro DSLR

$1,549 - $1,821 body only

$1,500 - $1,849 with 18-135mm lens

Records higher quality movies

Has a much higher resolution screen

Has fewer storage slots

Has a slightly smaller sensor

Compare the EOS 7D vs the EOS-1D Mark III

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Nikon D700

Pro DSLR

$2,199 body only

Is slightly less noisy at high ISO

Has slightly better image quality

Has fewer storage slots

Significantly less viewfinder coverage

Compare the D700 vs the EOS-1D Mark III

Compare the D700 vs the EOS-1Ds Mark II

Canon Rebel T3i

Entry-level DSLR

$619 - $700 body only

$745 - $1,000 with 18-55mm lens

Records higher quality movies

Has a much higher resolution screen

Has a slower max shutter speed

Has fewer storage slots

Compare the Rebel T3i vs the EOS-1D Mark III

Compare the Rebel T3i vs the EOS-1Ds Mark II

Nikon D7000

Entry-level DSLR

$1,000 - $1,197 body only

$1,100 with 55-200mm lens

Has slightly better image quality

Records higher quality movies

Has a marginally smaller sensor

Has significantly more shutter lag

Compare the D7000 vs the EOS-1D Mark III

Compare the D7000 vs the EOS-1Ds Mark II

Canon EOS 50D

Pro DSLR

$1,282 - $1,330 body only

Has a much higher resolution screen

Slightly more lenses available

Has fewer storage slots

Significantly less viewfinder coverage

Compare the EOS 50D vs the EOS-1D Mark III

Compare the EOS 50D vs the EOS-1Ds Mark II

Nikon D3

Pro DSLR

Is slightly less noisy at high ISO

Has slightly better image quality

Is thicker

Is slightly larger

Compare the D3 vs the EOS-1D Mark III

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Canon EOS-1Ds

Pro DSLR

Lower noise at high ISO

Larger viewfinder

Much smaller screen

No live view

Compare the EOS-1Ds vs the EOS-1D Mark III

Canon EOS 5D

Pro DSLR

$3,991 - $4,273 with 24-105mm lens

Significantly larger viewfinder

Lower noise at high ISO

Much smaller screen

No live view

Compare the EOS 5D vs the EOS-1D Mark III

Canon EOS 5D Mark III

Pro DSLR

$3,499 - $3,500 body only

$4,299 - $4,300 with 24-105mm lens

Significantly lower noise at high ISO

Much higher resolution screen

Significantly shorter battery life

Shoots significantly slower

Compare the EOS 5D Mark III vs the EOS-1D Mark III

No significant competitors found that are specific to the Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II.

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