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

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS-1D X Mark III Canon EOS-1D X
      BrandCanonCanon
      ModelEOS-1D X Mark IIIEOS-1D X
      Predecessor ModelCanon EOS-1D X Mark II Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III
      Successor ModelCanon EOS-1D X Mark II
      MSRP$6499
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS-1D X Mark III Canon EOS-1D X
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeFull FrameFull Frame
      Sensor Dimensions36 x 24 mm36 x 24 mm
      Total Pixels21.4 Megapixel19.3 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels20.1 Megapixel18.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 102,400100 - 51,200
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 819,20050 - 204,800
      Photo Canon EOS-1D X Mark III Canon EOS-1D X
      ProcessorDIGIC XDual DIGIC 5+
      Max Image Resolution5472 x 36485184 x 3456
      Other Resolutions4368 x 2912, 3648 x 2432, 2736 x 18244608 x 3072, 3456 x 2304, 2592 x 1728
      Image Aspect Ratios3:23:2
      Image File FormatHEIF, JPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal
      Bit Depth14-Bit14-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGBsRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (White), Shade, Tungsten
      WB Bracketing3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Focus Canon EOS-1D X Mark III Canon EOS-1D X
      Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AFDual Pixel CMOS AF
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-4 to +21 EV-2 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points19161
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points15541
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenInterchangeable
      Optics Canon EOS-1D X Mark III Canon EOS-1D X
      Lens MountCanon EFCanon EF
      Crop Factor1x1x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS-1D X Mark III Canon EOS-1D X
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDClear View II TFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.2"3.2"
      Screen Resolution2,100k dot1,040k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS-1D X Mark III Canon EOS-1D X
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Optical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.76x0.76x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.76x0.76x
      Viewfinder Eyepoint20 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1-3 to +1
      Shutter Canon EOS-1D X Mark III Canon EOS-1D X
      Shutter TypeElectronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting20.0 fps14.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 20 fps at 20.1 MP for up to 1000 Frames (Raw)
      Up to 16 fps at 20.1 MP for up to 1000 Frames (Raw)      		Super High-speed: Maximum 14 shots/sec.
      High-speed: Maximum 12 shots/sec.
      Low-speed: Maximum 3 shots/sec
      Flash Canon EOS-1D X Mark III Canon EOS-1D X
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesE-TTL II Auto Flash
      Metered Manual      		E-TTL II Auto Flash
      Metered Manual
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec1/250 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemE-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless multi-flash supportE-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless multi-flash support
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC TerminalHot Shoe, PC Terminal, Wireless
      Exposure Canon EOS-1D X Mark III Canon EOS-1D X
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Spot AF-area
      Partial      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Average
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      DXO Canon EOS-1D X Mark III Canon EOS-1D X
      DxO Low Light ISO32482786
      DxO Color Depth24.223.8
      DxO Dynamic Range14.511.8
      DxO Overall Score9182
      Video Canon EOS-1D X Mark III Canon EOS-1D X
      Movie File FormatCRM, MP4
      Audio File FormatLPCM, AAC
      Internal Recording ModesRaw 12-Bit
      5.5K: 5472 x 2886 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [1800 to 2600 Mbps]

      H.265/MP4 4:2:2 10-Bit
      DCI 4K: 4096 x 2160 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [170 to 1000 Mbps]
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [170 to 1000 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88 fps [18 to 470 Mbps]
      H.264/MP4 4:2:0 8-Bit
      DCI 4K: 4096 x 2160 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [120 to 940 Mbps]
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [120 to 940 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88 fps [12 to 360 Mbps]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264, H.265MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution5472 x 28861920 x 1080
      External Recording Modes4:2:2 10-Bit
      DCI 4K: 4096 x 2160 up to 59.94 fps
      No crop on 4K Videos
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min - 59.94 fps or less
      7 min, 30 sec - 119.9/100 fps      		30 min
      Terminals Canon EOS-1D X Mark III Canon EOS-1D X
      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 USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Output
      1 x Canon N3 Control Input
      1 x PC Sync Socket Input
      1 x RJ45 Output
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 2x1 (10 GBit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Mini
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS-1D X Mark III Canon EOS-1D X
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi via optional LC-5 transmitter
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Mobile App Compatible *As of February, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
      Remote Control Wired, wireless, smartphone N3 connector
      Environmental Canon EOS-1D X Mark III Canon EOS-1D X
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Canon EOS-1D X Mark III Canon EOS-1D X
      Dimensions158 x 168 x 83 mm (6.22 x 6.61 x 3.27")158 x 164 x 83 mm (6.22 x 6.46 x 3.27")
      Weight (inc. batteries)1440 g (3.17 lb / 50.79 oz)1530 g (3.37 lb / 54.0 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9.4 x 7.9 x 7.6"9.4 x 8 x 7.9"
      Package Weight5.84 lb7.2 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS-1D X Mark III Canon EOS-1D X
      Battery PackNB-19LP-E4N
      Battery Life2850 shots1120 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageDual Slot: CFexpress Type B (CFexpress 1.0)Dual Slot: CompactFlash (Type I/II, UDMA 7)
      Other Canon EOS-1D X Mark III Canon EOS-1D X
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec, remote
      Orientation Sensor
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium AlloyMagnesium Alloy body covers
      Illuminated Buttons
      Electronic Level Gauge


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