Canon EOS-1D Mark III vs Nikon D610

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Canon EOS-1D Mark III and the Nikon D610, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

Canon EOS-1D Mark III was introduced in February 2007 and Nikon D610 was introduced in October 2013. Let us first list highlights of the models.

Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon EOS-1D Mark III over Nikon D610.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon D610 over Canon EOS-1D Mark III.

We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

Screen

Canon EOS-1D Mark III has a 3.0" screen with 230k dot resolution and Nikon D610 has a 3.2" screen with 921k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.

Viewfinder

Cameras have built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinders. They both have 100% coverage.

Canon EOS-1D Mark III features a 10.1 megapixel APS-H CMOS sensor with dimensions of 28.7 x 18.7 mm and a total area of 536.7 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200 and expands to 50 - 6,400 in boosted mode. Nikon D610 features a 24.3 megapixel Full Frame CMOS sensor with dimensions of 35.9 x 24.0 mm and a total area of 576 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400 and expands to 100 - 25,600 in boosted mode.

Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how different sensors compare with each other:

Sensor size chart

	Sensor	Dimensions	Area	Aspect Ratio	Crop Factor
	Medium Format	44 x 33 mm	1452 mm2	4:3	0.79x
	Full Frame	36 x 24 mm	864 mm2	3:2	1x
	APS-H	27 x 18 mm	486 mm2	3:2	1.3x
	APS-C	23.6 x 15.6 mm	368.2 mm2	3:2	1.5x
	APS-C (Canon)	22.3 x 14.9 mm	332.3 mm2	3:2	1.6x
	Micro Four Thirds	17.4 x 13 mm	226.2 mm2	4:3	2x
	1-inch	13.2 x 8.8 mm	116.2 mm2	3:2	2.7x
	1/1.7-inch	7.44 x 5.58 mm	41.5 mm2	4:3	4.7x
	1/2.3-inch	6.17 x 4.55 mm	28.1 mm2	4:3	5.6x

Canon EOS-1D Mark III can take pictures up to 3888 x 2592 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3456 x 2304, 2816 x 1880, 1936 x 1288 with 3:2 aspect ratios. Nikon D610 is equipped with EXPEED 3 processor and can take pictures up to 6016 x 4016 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4512 x 3008, 3936 x 2624, 3008 x 2008, 3008 x 1688, 2944 x 1968 with 3:2 aspect ratios.

Lens Mount

Canon EOS-1D Mark III has Canon EF lens mount and Nikon D610 has Nikon F lens mount. Due to APS-H sensor in Canon EOS-1D Mark III its crop factor is equal to 1.3x, this means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 1.3. Due to Full Frame sensor in Nikon D610 its crop factor is equal to 1x, this means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length.

No Image Stabilization

The cameras do not have image stabilization. On Canon EOS-1D Mark III it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Nikon D610 nothing can be done. On Nikon D610 it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Canon EOS-1D Mark III nothing can be done.

USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.

Battery

Nikon D610 comes with EN-EL15 battery pack with battery life of 900 shots.

External Storage Slots

Canon EOS-1D Mark III has two card slots - one for SD and one for CompactFlash (Type I/II). Nikon D610 has Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) card slots.

Shutter

Canon EOS-1D Mark III has Electronically Controlled Vertical-travel Mechanical Focal-plane shutter. Nikon D610 has Electronic shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/8000 sec on Canon EOS-1D Mark III, and up to 1/4000 sec on Nikon D610. Canon EOS-1D Mark III can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps. Nikon D610 can shoot continuously up to 6.0 fps.

Focusing

Canon EOS-1D Mark III has Dual Pixel CMOS AF system with 45 (19 cross-type) focusing points and Nikon D610 has 39 (9 cross-type) focusing points. Nikon D610 has detection range from -1 to +19 EV.

Exposure

Both cameras' exposure metering ranges from 0 to +20 EV and you can set the exposure compensation within the ±3 EV range on Canon EOS-1D Mark III and ±5 EV range on Nikon D610. You can also do exposure lock and manual exposure adjustment on Canon EOS-1D Mark III and exposure lock, exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Nikon D610.

Flash

Nikon D610 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 12.00 m at ISO 100 and also accepts external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe or Wireless connection. Canon EOS-1D Mark III has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/300 sec on Canon EOS-1D Mark III and 1/200 sec on Nikon D610.

Canon EOS-1D Mark III body has dimensions of 156 x 157 x 80 mm (6.14 x 6.18 x 3.15") and Nikon D610 body has dimensions of 141 x 113 x 82 mm (5.55 x 4.45 x 3.23"). Canon EOS-1D Mark III weighs 1335 g (2.94 lb / 47.09 oz) and Nikon D610 weighs 850 g (1.87 lb / 29.98 oz).

Canon EOS-1D Mark III

Nikon D610

156 mm

157 mm

141 mm

113 mm

157 mm

113 mm

80 mm

82 mm