Canon EOS-1D Mark III vs Nikon 1 S1

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS-1D Mark III Nikon 1 S1
      BrandCanonNikon
      ModelEOS-1D Mark III1 S1
      Predecessor ModelCanon EOS-1D Mark II N
      Successor ModelCanon EOS-1D Mark IV Nikon 1 S2
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS-1D Mark III Nikon 1 S1
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatCX
      Sensor SizeAPS-H1-inch
      Sensor Dimensions28.7 x 18.7 mm13.2 x 8.8 mm
      Total Pixels10.7 Megapixel12 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels10.1 Megapixel10.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 3,200100 - 12,800
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 6,400
      Photo Canon EOS-1D Mark III Nikon 1 S1
      Max Image Resolution3888 x 25923872 x 2592
      Other Resolutions3456 x 2304, 2816 x 1880, 1936 x 12883840 x 2160, 2896 x 1944, 1936 x 1296
      Image Aspect Ratios3:23:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal (can have ratios programmed)
      Bit Depth12-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      Active D-LightingOn
      Off
      Focus Canon EOS-1D Mark III Nikon 1 S1
      Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AFHybrid autofocus (phase detection/contrast-detect AF)
      AF-assist illuminator
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, , Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      Number of Focus Points45135
      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
      Optics Canon EOS-1D Mark III Nikon 1 S1
      Lens MountCanon EFNikon 1
      Crop Factor1.3x2.7x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS-1D Mark III Nikon 1 S1
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution230k dot460k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS-1D Mark III Nikon 1 S1
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.76x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.58x
      Depth-of-field previewEnabled with depth-of-field preview button; possible in Live View mode
      Shutter Canon EOS-1D Mark III Nikon 1 S1
      Shutter TypeElectronically Controlled Vertical-travel Mechanical Focal-planeElectronic
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/16000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting10.0 fps15.0 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)
      Flash Canon EOS-1D Mark III Nikon 1 S1
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesExternalAuto
      Auto with red-eye reduction
      Fill-flash
      Fill-flash with slow sync
      Red-eye reduction
      Red-eye reduction with slow sync
      Rear curtain sync
      Rear curtain with slow sync
      Slow sync with red-eye reduction
      Off
      Flash Range5.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/300 sec1/60 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3 EV steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash Systemi-TTL flash control using image sensor available
      Exposure Canon EOS-1D Mark III Nikon 1 S1
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±3 (1/3 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
      Luminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      DXO Canon EOS-1D Mark III Nikon 1 S1
      DxO Low Light ISO1078397
      DxO Color Depth22.721.4
      DxO Dynamic Range11.711.1
      DxO Overall Score7156
      Video Canon EOS-1D Mark III Nikon 1 S1
      Movie File FormatMOV
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Canon EOS-1D Mark III Nikon 1 S1
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Type C
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS-1D Mark III Nikon 1 S1
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi via optional WU-1b mobile adapter
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control N3 connector Optional ML-L3
      Environmental Canon EOS-1D Mark III Nikon 1 S1
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32-113°F/0-45°C
      Operating Humidity85% or less
      Physical Canon EOS-1D Mark III Nikon 1 S1
      Dimensions156 x 157 x 80 mm (6.14 x 6.18 x 3.15")102 x 61 x 30 mm (4.02 x 2.4 x 1.18")
      Weight (inc. batteries)1335 g (2.94 lb / 47.09 oz)197 g (0.43 lb / 6.95 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.8 x 5.7 x 4.2"
      Power and Storage Canon EOS-1D Mark III Nikon 1 S1
      Battery PackEN-EL20
      Battery Life2200 shots220 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSlot 1: SD
      Slot 2: CompactFlash (Type I/II)
      Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Canon EOS-1D Mark III Nikon 1 S1
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemDust Shield


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