Product Comparison: Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III vs Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
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General Specifications
Brand
Canon
Canon
Model
EOS-1Ds Mark III
EOS-1D Mark IV
Origin
Japan
Japan
About the Product
The Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III is an engineering tour de force which, true to the EOS-1 legacy, redefines the state of the art in no uncertain terms. An entirely new 21.1-megapixel full-frame Canon CMOS sensor delivers astounding image quality and creates new photographic possibilities.
Offering a comprehensive combination of speed, accuracy and image quality, the EOS-1D Mark IV is the perfect choice for professional photographers and subjects on the move.
Key Specs
Sensor Resolution
21.1 MP
16.1 MP
Sensor Type
CMOS
CMOS
Lens
Body
Body
Viewfinder
Pentaprism
Pentaprism
Size & Weight
Height
6.28 in.
6.16 in.
Width
6.14 in.
6.14 in.
Depth
3.15 in.
3.15 in.
Weight
42.68 oz.
41.62 oz.
What customers say about "Size & Weight"
Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III Digital SLR Camera
- Very versatile, light, compact, and affordable.
- The body's relatively small.
- It's lightweight and a good price.
- Great camera size and quality.
- It is heavy and bulky.
Canon EOS-1D Mark IV Digital SLR Camera
- The camera is small.
- Compact and lightweight.
- Camera with lens has good balance.
- It takes great photos and, it has good size.
- Bulky and heavy for long term use.
Imaging
ISO Settings
Auto: 100 - 1600, Extended: 50 - 3200
Auto: 100 - 12800, Extended: 50 - 102400
Burst Mode
Yes
Yes
Low Light/High Sensitivity
Yes
Yes
Face Detection
No
Yes
Image File Format(s)
JPEG, RAW
JPEG, RAW
What customers say about "Imaging"
Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III Digital SLR Camera
- The image quality is extraordinary.
- Great camera. Wonderful images.
- Good dynamic range.
- This is really wonderful 21.1MP camera, and it is well worth the money.
- Low noise at high ISO making 3200 a viable choice.
Canon EOS-1D Mark IV Digital SLR Camera
- Crisp and efficient sensor.
- The high ISO is good.
- Images are still sharp and have good color.
- Low noise high ISO. I have no fear whatsoever going to ISO 12,800.
- It is great for sports, excellent image quality at high ISO.
Display
Display Type
TFT-LCD
TFT-LCD
Screen Size
3 in.
3 in.
Screen Resolution
230000 dots
920000 dots
Touch Screen
No
No
Vari-angle Display
No
No
What customers say about "Display"
Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III Digital SLR Camera
- Fast, responsive, wonderful viewfinder.
- The LCD display is very good.
- Build is very solid. Amazing screen.
- Picture quality is great. Love the screen.
- Lack of articulating screen.
Canon EOS-1D Mark IV Digital SLR Camera
- LCD view is great.
- The screen is really nice and convenient.
- The screen is great. Great camera.
- The screen is very useful for view photos.
- Has nice high resolution screen.
Features
Water Resistant
Yes
Yes
Shock Resistant
No
No
Panorama Mode
No
No
Shooting Modes
Program, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Manual, AUTO, SCN
Program, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Manual, AUTO
White Balance Modes
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent Light, Flash, Custom, Color Temperature
Ambience priority, White priority, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent Light, Flash, Custom, Color Temperature
Shutter Speeds
30 - 1/8000
30 - 1/8000
What customers say about "Features"
Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III Digital SLR Camera
- The menu system is very easy to operate.
- Shutter sound is wonderful, and at 5fps very fast for 21MP.
- The image quality of the camera is undeniably great.
- Build quality and image quality is exceptional.
- This camera is superb. It's feature rich.
Canon EOS-1D Mark IV Digital SLR Camera
- The pics at ISO 6400 are great.
- It is easy to use, produces great pictures.
- The image quality is impressive.
- It is very good in term of the picture quality.
- Auto mode is very user friendly.
Connectivity
PictBridge Enabled
Yes
Yes
NFC Enabled
No
No
Integrated GPS
No
No
Output(s)
USB 2.0, Video output (PAL/ NTSC), 15-pin System Extension terminal
Hi-Speed USB, Mini HDMI, Video output (PAL/ NTSC), 3.5mm jack
Number Of Memory Card Slots
2
2
What customers say about "Connectivity"
Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III Digital SLR Camera
- Good build. Very solid. Great connectivity.
- Excellent connectivity options.
- Love this camera! The USB feature is excellent.
- Fast and accurate autofocus system. Great connectivity.
- Connection to computer is great.
Canon EOS-1D Mark IV Digital SLR Camera
- The 3.5mm microphone jack is useful.
- It can connect external mic is awesome.
- You can connect a WiFi card.
- One of the card slots does not work.
- It doesn't have built in WiFi.
Power
Battery Model
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery LP-E4
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery LP-E4
Battery Life
1800 frames
1500 frames
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Certifications
CE
CE
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