Canon EOS-1D Mark III vs Nikon D610

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS-1D Mark III Nikon D610
      BrandCanonNikon
      ModelEOS-1D Mark IIID610
      Predecessor ModelCanon EOS-1D Mark II N Nikon D600
      Successor ModelCanon EOS-1D Mark IV
      MSRP$1999/£1799.99/€2499.99 (body only), $2599/£2299.99/€2499 (with 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS-1D Mark III Nikon D610
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatFX
      Sensor SizeAPS-HFull Frame
      Sensor Dimensions28.7 x 18.7 mm35.9 x 24.0 mm
      Total Pixels10.7 Megapixel24.7 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels10.1 Megapixel24.3 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 3,200100 - 6,400
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 6,400100 - 25,600
      Photo Canon EOS-1D Mark III Nikon D610
      ProcessorEXPEED 3
      Max Image Resolution3888 x 25926016 x 4016
      Other Resolutions3456 x 2304, 2816 x 1880, 1936 x 12884512 x 3008, 3936 x 2624, 3008 x 2008, 3008 x 1688, 2944 x 1968
      Image Aspect Ratios3:23:2
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal (can have ratios programmed)Fine, Normal, Basic
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual, Shade
      WB Bracketing2 or 3 frames in steps of 1, 2 or 3 mired
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      Auto
      Extra High
      High
      Normal
      Low
      Off
      Focus Canon EOS-1D Mark III Nikon D610
      Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AF
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Full-Time Servo, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-1 to +19 EV
      Number of Focus Points4539
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points199
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VIII with AF Area Brackets (grid lines can be displayed)
      Optics Canon EOS-1D Mark III Nikon D610
      Lens MountCanon EFNikon F
      Crop Factor1.3x1x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Screen Canon EOS-1D Mark III Nikon D610
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.2"
      Screen Resolution230k dot921k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS-1D Mark III Nikon D610
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Optical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.76x0.70x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.58x0.70x
      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 Nikon D610
      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 Continuous Shooting10.0 fps6.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up
      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 D610
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesExternalAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow sync
      Rear curtain
      Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/300 sec1/200 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL: i-TTL flash control using 2,016-pixel RGB sensor are available with built-in flash and SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, SB-400 or SB-300; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix and center-weighting metering, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR with spot metering
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, Wireless
      Exposure Canon EOS-1D Mark III Nikon D610
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Average
      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, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing (2, 3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 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
      DXO Canon EOS-1D Mark III Nikon D610
      DxO Low Light ISO10782925
      DxO Color Depth22.725.1
      DxO Dynamic Range11.714.4
      DxO Overall Score7194
      Video Canon EOS-1D Mark III Nikon D610
      Movie File FormatMOV
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min - 1920 x 1080@30 fps, 1280 x 720
      20 min - 1920 x 1080@50/60 fps
      Terminals Canon EOS-1D Mark III Nikon D610
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Type C
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS-1D Mark III Nikon D610
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi via optional Wu-1b mobile adapter
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control N3 connector Optional, wired or wireless
      Environmental Canon EOS-1D Mark III Nikon D610
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32-113°F/0-45°C32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity85% or less
      Physical Canon EOS-1D Mark III Nikon D610
      Dimensions156 x 157 x 80 mm (6.14 x 6.18 x 3.15")141 x 113 x 82 mm (5.55 x 4.45 x 3.23")
      Weight (inc. batteries)1335 g (2.94 lb / 47.09 oz)850 g (1.87 lb / 29.98 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9 x 7.1 x 6.4"
      Package Weight5.1 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS-1D Mark III Nikon D610
      Battery PackEN-EL15
      Battery Life2200 shots900 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSlot 1: SD
      Slot 2: CompactFlash (Type I/II)      		Dual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Canon EOS-1D Mark III Nikon D610
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium AlloyMagnesium Alloy
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage sensor cleaning


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