Canon EOS-1D X Mark III vs Nikon 1 V2

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS-1D X Mark III Nikon 1 V2
      BrandCanonNikon
      ModelEOS-1D X Mark III1 V2
      Predecessor ModelCanon EOS-1D X Mark II Nikon 1 V1
      Successor ModelNikon 1 V3
      MSRP$6499With 10-30mm kit zoom: $899
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS-1D X Mark III Nikon 1 V2
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatCX
      Sensor SizeFull Frame1-inch
      Sensor Dimensions36 x 24 mm13.2 x 8.8 mm
      Total Pixels21.4 Megapixel15.13 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels20.1 Megapixel14.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 102,400160 - 6,400
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 819,200
      Photo Canon EOS-1D X Mark III Nikon 1 V2
      ProcessorDIGIC XEXPEED 3A
      Max Image Resolution5472 x 36484608 x 3072
      Other Resolutions4368 x 2912, 3648 x 2432, 2736 x 1824
      Image Aspect Ratios3:23:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatHEIF, JPEG, RAW
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (White), Shade, Tungsten
      Active D-LightingOn
      Off
      Focus Canon EOS-1D X Mark III Nikon 1 V2
      Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AFHybrid autofocus (phase detection/contrast-detect AF)
      AF-assist illuminator
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus,
      AF Detection Range-4 to +21 EV
      Number of Focus Points19173
      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
      Optics Canon EOS-1D X Mark III Nikon 1 V2
      Lens MountCanon EFNikon 1
      Crop Factor1x2.7x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS-1D X Mark III Nikon 1 V2
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.2"3.0"
      Screen Resolution2,100k dot921k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS-1D X Mark III Nikon 1 V2
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Electronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.76x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.76x
      Viewfinder Resolution1,440k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint20 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1-3 to +2
      Eye SensorCamera switches to viewfinder display when it detects that viewfinder is in use
      Shutter Canon EOS-1D X Mark III Nikon 1 V2
      Shutter TypeElectronic, Mechanical Focal PlaneElectronically-controlled vertical-travel focal plane mechanical, electronic
      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 Shooting20.0 fps15.0 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)
      Flash Canon EOS-1D X Mark III Nikon 1 V2
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesE-TTL II Auto Flash
      Metered Manual
      Fill-flash
      Red-eye reduction
      Rear curtain with sync
      Rear curtain with slow sync
      Slow sync
      Slow sync with red-eye reduction
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec1/250 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)-3 to +1 EV (1/3 EV steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemE-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless multi-flash supporti-TTL flash control using image sensor available
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC TerminalHot Shoe
      Exposure Canon EOS-1D X Mark III Nikon 1 V2
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Spot AF-area
      Partial
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±3 (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      DXO Canon EOS-1D X Mark III Nikon 1 V2
      DxO Low Light ISO3248403
      DxO Color Depth24.220.2
      DxO Dynamic Range14.510.8
      DxO Overall Score9150
      Video Canon EOS-1D X Mark III Nikon 1 V2
      Movie File FormatCRM, MP4MOV
      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 Nikon 1 V2
      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)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS-1D X Mark III Nikon 1 V2
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi via optional WU-1b mobile adapter
      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 Optional ML-L3
      Environmental Canon EOS-1D X Mark III Nikon 1 V2
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Canon EOS-1D X Mark III Nikon 1 V2
      Dimensions158 x 168 x 83 mm (6.22 x 6.61 x 3.27")109 x 82 x 46 mm (4.29 x 3.23 x 1.81")
      Weight (inc. batteries)1440 g (3.17 lb / 50.79 oz)278 g (0.61 lb / 9.81 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9.4 x 7.9 x 7.6"6.1 x 5.5 x 5.1"
      Package Weight5.84 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS-1D X Mark III Nikon 1 V2
      Battery PackNB-19EN-EL21
      Battery Life2850 shots310 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageDual Slot: CFexpress Type B (CFexpress 1.0)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Canon EOS-1D X Mark III Nikon 1 V2
      Self Timer
      Orientation Sensor
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
      Illuminated Buttons
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage sensor cleaning


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