Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III vs Nikon D4
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Optics
Video
Features
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Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III
Nikon D4
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Brand
Canon
Nikon
Model
EOS 1Ds Mark III
D4
Released
2007
2012
Announcement Date
August 20, 2007
January 06, 2012
Camera Type
DSLRDSLRCamera Size
Camera Weight
Optics
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III
Nikon D4
Megapixels
21.1 MP
16.2 MP
Image Resolution
5616 x 3744 px
4928 x 3280 px
Sensor Type
CMOS
CMOS
Sensor Size
24 x 36 mm
23.9 x 36 mm
Sensor Format
Full FrameFull FrameFrame Rate
5 fps
11 fps
Lens Mount
Canon EF
Nikon F
Image Processor
Digic III
Expeed 3
Aspect Ratio
3:23:2Minimum ISO (Native)
100
100
Maximum ISO (Native)
1,600
12,800
Minimum ISO (Expanded)
50
50
Maximum ISO (Expanded)
3200
204800
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
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III
Nikon D4
Video
Max Video Resolution
N/A
Full HDMax Video Dimensions
N/A
1920 x 1080 px
Max Video Frame Rate
N/A
30 p
Time-Lapse Built In
Video File Format
N/A
MOV
Features
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III
Nikon D4
Built-in Flash
External Flash
GPS
Weather Sealing
Screen Type
LCD
LCD
Touch Screen
Screen Size
3"
3.2"Screen Resolution
230,000 dots
921,000 dots
Flip Screen
Live View
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Storage and Battery
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III
Nikon D4
Memory Card
SD, Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Compact Flash, XQD
Dual Memory Card Slots
Battery Type
LP-E4
EN-EL18
Battery Life
1,800 shots
2,600 shots
USB Charging
Overall Score
Portrait (Color Depth)
24.2 bits
24.7 bits
Landscape (Dynamic Range)
14.5 EVs
13.1 EVs
Sports (Low-Light ISO)
3248
2965
Scores
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Nikon D4
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Nikon D4
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