Canon EOS-1D Mark III vs Canon EOS-1D X Mark II

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS-1D Mark III Canon EOS-1D X Mark II
      BrandCanonCanon
      ModelEOS-1D Mark IIIEOS-1D X Mark II
      Predecessor ModelCanon EOS-1D Mark II N Canon EOS-1D X
      Successor ModelCanon EOS-1D Mark IV Canon EOS-1D X Mark III
      MSRP$5999 (body only)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS-1D Mark III Canon EOS-1D X Mark II
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-HFull Frame
      Sensor Dimensions28.7 x 18.7 mm36 x 24 mm
      Total Pixels10.7 Megapixel21.5 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels10.1 Megapixel20.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 3,200100 - 51,200
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 6,40050 - 409,600
      Photo Canon EOS-1D Mark III Canon EOS-1D X Mark II
      ProcessorDual DIGIC 6+
      Max Image Resolution3888 x 25925472 x 3648
      Other Resolutions3456 x 2304, 2816 x 1880, 1936 x 12884368 x 2912, 3648 x 2432, 2736 x 1824
      Image Aspect Ratios3:23:2
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal (can have ratios programmed)
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGBsRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (White), Shade, Tungsten
      Focus Canon EOS-1D Mark III Canon EOS-1D X Mark II
      Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AFDual Pixel CMOS AF
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-3 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points4561
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points19
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenEc-C6 provided, can be changed to Ec-A, B or L
      Optics Canon EOS-1D Mark III Canon EOS-1D X Mark II
      Lens MountCanon EFCanon EF
      Crop Factor1.3x1x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS-1D Mark III Canon EOS-1D X Mark II
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.2"
      Screen Resolution230k dot1,620k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS-1D Mark III Canon EOS-1D X Mark II
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Optical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.76x0.76x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.58x0.76x
      Viewfinder Eyepoint20 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1
      Depth-of-field previewEnabled with depth-of-field preview button; possible in Live View mode
      Shutter Canon EOS-1D Mark III Canon EOS-1D X Mark II
      Shutter TypeElectronically Controlled Vertical-travel Mechanical Focal-planeElectronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting10.0 fps16.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferJPEG: approx. 110 frames (Large/Fine, at standard level 8 compression setting)
      RAW: approx. 30 frames
      RAW+JPEG: approx. 22 frames (Large/Fine)      		Up to 14 fps at 20.2 MP for up to 170 Frames (Raw)
      Flash Canon EOS-1D Mark III Canon EOS-1D X Mark II
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesExternal
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/300 sec1/250 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemE-TTL II
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC Terminal
      Exposure Canon EOS-1D Mark III Canon EOS-1D X Mark II
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure LockAuto: Applied in One-Shot AF mode with evaluative metering when focus is achieved
      Manual (user-set): By AE lock button in all metering modes      		Auto AE lock
      In the One-Shot AF mode with evaluative metering, AE lock takes effect when focus is achieved.
      Manual AE lock
      With AE lock button in P, Av, Tv and M modes. (AE lock is updated each time you press the button.)
      Enabled in all metering modes.
      DXO Canon EOS-1D Mark III Canon EOS-1D X Mark II
      DxO Low Light ISO10783207
      DxO Color Depth22.724.1
      DxO Dynamic Range11.713.5
      DxO Overall Score7188
      Video Canon EOS-1D Mark III Canon EOS-1D X Mark II
      Movie File FormatMP4, MOV
      Audio File FormatLPCM, AAC
      Internal Recording ModesM-JPEG/MOV
      DCI 4K: 4096 x 2160 @ 50/59.94 fps [500 to 800 Mbps]
      MOV
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88 fps [30 to 360 Mbps]

      MP4
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [12 to 60 Mbps]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution4096 x 2160
      External Recording Modes4:2:2 8-Bit
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88 fps
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min - 59.94 fps or less
      7 min, 30 sec - 119.9/100 fps
      Terminals Canon EOS-1D Mark III Canon EOS-1D X Mark II
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Other I/O1 x Micro-USB
      1 x PC Sync Socket
      1 x RJ45
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS-1D Mark III Canon EOS-1D X Mark II
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi via optional WFT-E8 transmitter
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Mobile App Compatible *As of June, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
      Remote Control N3 connector
      Environmental Canon EOS-1D Mark III Canon EOS-1D X Mark II
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32-113°F/0-45°C23 to 113°F / -5 to 45°C
      Operating Humidity85% or less0 to 85%
      Physical Canon EOS-1D Mark III Canon EOS-1D X Mark II
      Dimensions156 x 157 x 80 mm (6.14 x 6.18 x 3.15")158 x 168 x 83 mm (6.22 x 6.61 x 3.27")
      Weight (inc. batteries)1335 g (2.94 lb / 47.09 oz)1530 g (3.37 lb / 53.97 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9.5 x 8.05 x 7.7"
      Package Weight7.2 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS-1D Mark III Canon EOS-1D X Mark II
      Battery PackLP-E19
      Battery Life2200 shots1210 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSlot 1: SD
      Slot 2: CompactFlash (Type I/II)      		Slot 1: CompactFlash (UDMA 7)
      Slot 2: CFast (CFast 2.0)
      Other Canon EOS-1D Mark III Canon EOS-1D X Mark II
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium AlloyMagnesium Alloy
      Electronic Level Gauge


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