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

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS-1D X Mark III Canon EOS-1D X Mark II
      BrandCanonCanon
      ModelEOS-1D X Mark IIIEOS-1D X Mark II
      Predecessor ModelCanon EOS-1D X Mark II Canon EOS-1D X
      Successor ModelCanon EOS-1D X Mark III
      MSRP$6499$5999 (body only)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS-1D X Mark III Canon EOS-1D X Mark II
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeFull FrameFull Frame
      Sensor Dimensions36 x 24 mm36 x 24 mm
      Total Pixels21.4 Megapixel21.5 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels20.1 Megapixel20.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 102,400100 - 51,200
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 819,20050 - 409,600
      Photo Canon EOS-1D X Mark III Canon EOS-1D X Mark II
      ProcessorDIGIC XDual DIGIC 6+
      Max Image Resolution5472 x 36485472 x 3648
      Other Resolutions4368 x 2912, 3648 x 2432, 2736 x 18244368 x 2912, 3648 x 2432, 2736 x 1824
      Image Aspect Ratios3:23:2
      Image File FormatHEIF, JPEG, RAWJPEG, RAW
      Bit Depth14-Bit14-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGBsRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (White), Shade, TungstenPresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (White), Shade, Tungsten
      Focus Canon EOS-1D X Mark III Canon EOS-1D X Mark II
      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
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      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-3 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points19161
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points155
      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 X Mark III Canon EOS-1D X Mark II
      Lens MountCanon EFCanon EF
      Crop Factor1x1x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS-1D X Mark III Canon EOS-1D X Mark II
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.2"3.2"
      Screen Resolution2,100k dot1,620k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS-1D X Mark III Canon EOS-1D X Mark II
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Optical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.76x0.76x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.76x0.76x
      Viewfinder Eyepoint20 mm20 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1-3 to +1
      Shutter Canon EOS-1D X Mark III Canon EOS-1D X Mark II
      Shutter TypeElectronic, 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 Shooting20.0 fps16.0 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)      		Up to 14 fps at 20.2 MP for up to 170 Frames (Raw)
      Flash Canon EOS-1D X Mark III Canon EOS-1D X Mark II
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesE-TTL II Auto Flash
      Metered Manual
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec1/250 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemE-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless multi-flash supportE-TTL II
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC TerminalHot Shoe, PC Terminal
      Exposure Canon EOS-1D X Mark III Canon EOS-1D X Mark II
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Spot AF-area
      Partial      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAperture 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 (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure LockAuto 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 X Mark III Canon EOS-1D X Mark II
      DxO Low Light ISO32483207
      DxO Color Depth24.224.1
      DxO Dynamic Range14.513.5
      DxO Overall Score9188
      Video Canon EOS-1D X Mark III Canon EOS-1D X Mark II
      Movie File FormatCRM, MP4MP4, MOV
      Audio File FormatLPCM, AACLPCM, 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]      		M-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, H.265MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution5472 x 28864096 x 2160
      External Recording Modes4:2:2 10-Bit
      DCI 4K: 4096 x 2160 up to 59.94 fps      		4:2:2 8-Bit
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88 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 - 59.94 fps or less
      7 min, 30 sec - 119.9/100 fps
      Terminals Canon EOS-1D X 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      		1 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      		1 x Micro-USB
      1 x PC Sync Socket
      1 x RJ45
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 2x1 (10 GBit/sec)USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Mini
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS-1D X 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 February, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility *As of June, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
      Remote Control Wired, wireless, smartphone
      Environmental Canon EOS-1D X Mark III Canon EOS-1D X Mark II
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature23 to 113°F / -5 to 45°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Canon EOS-1D X Mark III Canon EOS-1D X Mark II
      Dimensions158 x 168 x 83 mm (6.22 x 6.61 x 3.27")158 x 168 x 83 mm (6.22 x 6.61 x 3.27")
      Weight (inc. batteries)1440 g (3.17 lb / 50.79 oz)1530 g (3.37 lb / 53.97 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9.4 x 7.9 x 7.6"9.5 x 8.05 x 7.7"
      Package Weight5.84 lb7.2 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS-1D X Mark III Canon EOS-1D X Mark II
      Battery PackNB-19LP-E19
      Battery Life2850 shots1210 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageDual Slot: CFexpress Type B (CFexpress 1.0)Slot 1: CompactFlash (UDMA 7)
      Slot 2: CFast (CFast 2.0)
      Other Canon EOS-1D X Mark III Canon EOS-1D X Mark II
      Self Timer
      Orientation Sensor
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium AlloyMagnesium Alloy
      Illuminated Buttons
      Electronic Level Gauge


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