Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III

76

Winner

Canon EOS-1Ds

Reasons to buy the Canon EOS-1Ds

Screen size
Large screen
3.0"
Viewfinder size
Large viewfinder
0.76x
Live view
Has live view
Preview your photos
Sensor size
Large sensor
Full frame 36.0x24.0mm
Sensor cleaning
Self cleaning sensor
Avoids dust in your photos
Storage slots
More storage slots
2
Canon EOS-1D Mark III

63

Reasons to buy the Canon EOS-1D Mark III

Screen size
Large screen
3.0"
Live view
Has live view
Preview your photos
Continuous shooting
Rapid fire
10 fps
Shutter lag
Barely any delay taking photos
94 ms shutter lag
Battery life
Great battery life
2200 shots
Badge
Phase detection autofocus
fast and accurate

differences

Advantages of the Canon EOS-1D Mark III

Autofocus Faster autofocus Phase detection vs Contrast detection
Help
Catch candid moments easily
Continuous shooting Shoots significantly faster 10 fps vs 5 fps
Help
2x faster continuous shooting
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 3,200 ISO vs 1,600 ISO
Help
The EOS-1D Mark III's maximum light sensitivity is 1 f-stop better
Weight Slightly lighter 1,335 g vs 1,385 g
Help
Almost the same
Canon EOS-1D Mark III Learn more about
the Canon EOS-1D Mark III

Advantages of the Canon EOS-1Ds

Overall image quality Better image quality 80.0 vs 71.0
Help
More than 10% better image quality
Low light performance Lower noise at high ISO 1,663 ISO vs 1,078 ISO
Help
The EOS-1Ds has a slight edge (0.6 f-stops) in low noise, high ISO performance
Viewfinder size Significantly larger viewfinder 0.76x vs 0.61x
Help
Around 60% larger viewfinder
True resolution Much higher true resolution 21 MP vs 10.1 MP
Help
Capture more than 2x more detail in your photos
Color depth Better color depth 24 bits vs 22.7 bits
Help
Distinguishes 1.3 more bits of color
Dynamic range More dynamic range 12 EV vs 11.7 EV
Help
0.3 f-stops more dynamic range
Sensor cleaning Has a self cleaning sensor Yes vs No
Help
Removes dust from the sensor automatically, avoiding spots in photos
Sensor size Significantly larger sensor Full frame 36.0x24.0mm vs APS-H 28.7x18.7mm
Help
More than 60% larger sensor
Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III Learn more about
the Canon EOS-1Ds
vs

recommendations

Relative to the best recent pro DSLRs, and ignoring price

Canon EOS-1D Mark III Canon EOS-1D Mark III
63 vs 76
Explain scores
Canon EOS-1Ds Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III.

advice

Need help deciding?

Ask the community!

I am considering either the EOS-1D Mark III or the EOS-1Ds,
For example: Taking photos in low light or great family photos or ability to take great photos underwater

Select aspects that are most important to you: (max 3)

Popular tags:

Are you a camera expert? Share your knowledge!

-1
votes
by Giovanni-Casta-n-Jim-nez last month
Canon EOS-1D Mark III vs Sony SLT A77

Which camera is better for me the Canon EOS-1D Mark III or the Sony SLT A77?

similarities

Compared to recent DSLRs

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Weather sealed Weather sealed Help
Shoot in extreme weather
Focus points Many focus points Help
45
Viewfinder Both have pentaprism viewfinders Help
Pentaprism
Cross type focus points Many cross-type focus points Help
19
Viewfinder coverage Above average viewfinder coverage Help
100%
Storage slots Multiple storage slots Help
2
Fastest shutter speed Fast max shutter speeds Help
1/8000 of a second
Built-in flash No built-in flash Help
Professional
Weight Heavy Help
EOS-1D Mark III:1,335 g
EOS-1Ds:1,385 g
Size Large Help
EOS-1D Mark III:156x157x80 mm
EOS-1Ds:150x160x80 mm
Light sensitivity (boost) Poor boost ISO Help
EOS-1D Mark III:6,400 ISO
EOS-1Ds:3,200 ISO
Autofocus No video autofocus Help
Manual focus only
Screen resolution Low resolution screens Help
230k dots
HDR Neither has in-camera HDR Help
You could do HDR manually
Screen flips out No flip-out screens Help
Less flexible
Light sensitivity Poor maximum light sensitivity Help
EOS-1D Mark III:3,200 ISO
EOS-1Ds:1,600 ISO
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur
Panorama Neither camera stitches together panoramas Help
You could stitch photos in post
3D Neither camera can take 3D photos Help
No 3d support
Movie format Do not shoot movies Help
No movies

Compared to recent pro DSLRs

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Supports RAW Supports RAW Help
Better editing
Screen size Very small screens Help
3.0"

dxomark

DXOMark

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Pro DSLR

$2,198 body only

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

Movie format Records higher quality movies
Screen resolution Has a much higher resolution screen
Storage slots Has fewer storage slots
Viewfinder coverage Slightly less viewfinder coverage
Canon EOS 7D

Canon EOS 7D

Pro DSLR

$1,549 - $1,821 body only

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

Movie format Records higher quality movies
Screen resolution Has a much higher resolution screen
Storage slots Has fewer storage slots
Sensor size Has a slightly smaller sensor
Canon EOS-1D Mark IV

Canon EOS-1D Mark IV

Pro DSLR

$5,000 - $5,930 body only

Movie format Records higher quality movies
Screen resolution Has a much higher resolution screen
Battery life Has a slightly shorter battery life
Canon EOS 5D Mark III

Canon EOS 5D Mark III

Pro DSLR

$3,499 - $3,500 body only

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

Low light performance Is slightly less noisy at high ISO
Movie format Records higher quality movies
Battery life Has a significantly shorter battery life
Nikon D3X

Nikon D3X

Pro DSLR

$7,997 - $8,000 body only

Overall image quality Has slightly better image quality
Dynamic range Has slightly wider dynamic range
Thickness Is thicker
Size Is slightly larger
Nikon D800

Nikon D800

Pro DSLR

$2,999 - $3,000 body only

Low light performance Is significantly less noisy at high ISO
Overall image quality Has significantly better image quality
Battery life Has a significantly shorter battery life
Canon EOS 5D

Canon EOS 5D

Pro DSLR

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

Size Is significantly smaller
Lowest price Is significantly less expensive
Storage slots Has fewer storage slots
Viewfinder coverage Significantly less viewfinder coverage

Canon EOS-1D Mark III Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

No significant competitors found that are specific to the Canon EOS-1D Mark III.

Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Canon EOS 1D X

Canon EOS 1D X

Pro DSLR

$6,799 - $6,800 body only

Screen resolution Much higher resolution screen
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity
True resolution Lower true resolution
Size Larger

appearance

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

discussion

Showing 0 comments