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Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III vs Nikon D3X
Comparison

Optics
Video
Features
Storage & Battery

Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III

Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III
58%

Nikon D3X

Nikon D3X
Winner!
64%
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III
vs
Nikon D3X
Price
Brand
Canon
Nikon
Model
EOS 1Ds Mark III
D3X
Released
2007
2008
Announcement Date
August 20, 2007
December 01, 2008
Camera Type
DSLR
DSLR
Camera Size
Camera Weight
Optics
Optics
60%
65%
Megapixels
21.1 MP
24.5 MP
Image Resolution
5616 x 3744 px
6048 x 4032 px
Sensor Type
CMOS
CMOS
Sensor Size
24 x 36 mm
24 x 35.9 mm
Sensor Format
Full Frame
Full Frame
Frame Rate
5 fps
5 fps
Lens Mount
Canon EF
Nikon F FX
Image Processor
Digic III
Expeed
Aspect Ratio
3:2
3:2
Minimum ISO (Native)
100
100
Maximum ISO (Native)
1,600
1,600
Minimum ISO (Expanded)
50
50
Maximum ISO (Expanded)
3200
6400
Minimum Shutter Speed
30 s
30 s
Maximum Shutter Speed
1/ 8000 s
1/ 8000 s
Autofocus Points
45
51
In-body Stabilization
Viewfinder Type
Optical (pentaprism)
Optical (pentaprism)
Video
Video
Video
Time-Lapse Built In
Features
Features
49%
54%
Built-in Flash
External Flash
GPS
Weather Sealing
Screen Type
LCD
LCD
Touch Screen
Screen Size
3"
3"
Screen Resolution
230,000 dots
920,000 dots
Flip Screen
Live View
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Storage and Battery
Storage and Battery
84%
87%
Memory Card
SD, Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA
Dual Memory Card Slots
Battery Type
LP-E4
EN-EL4a
Battery Life
1,800 shots
4,400 shots
USB Charging
DXOMARK Scores
Sensor scores tested by DXOMARK
Overall Score
80%
88%
Portrait (Color Depth)
24.2 bits
24.7 bits
Landscape (Dynamic Range)
14.5 EVs
13.7 EVs
Sports (Low-Light ISO)
3248
1992
Scores
User Scores
B&H photo video
N/A
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