| General | Canon EOS-1D X Mark III | Sony Alpha 9 III |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Sony |
| Model | EOS-1D X Mark III | Alpha 9 III |
| Predecessor Model | Canon EOS-1D X Mark II | Sony Alpha 9 II |
| MSRP | $6499 | $5999.99 |
| Camera Type | Interchangeable Lens | Interchangeable Lens |
| Body Type | DSLR | Mirrorless |
| Video Capture |
| Sensor | Canon EOS-1D X Mark III | Sony Alpha 9 III |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CMOS | Stacked CMOS |
| Sensor Size | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| Sensor Dimensions | 36 x 24 mm | 35.6 x 23.8 mm |
| Total Pixels | 21.4 Megapixel | 25.2 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 20.1 Megapixel | 24.6 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | ||
| Native ISO Range | 100 - 102,400 | 250 - 25,600 |
| Boosted ISO Range | 50 - 819,200 | 125 - 51,200 |
| Photo | Canon EOS-1D X Mark III | Sony Alpha 9 III |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | DIGIC X | BIONZ XR |
| Max Image Resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Other Resolutions | 4368 x 2912, 3648 x 2432, 2736 x 1824 | 3936 x 2632, 3008 x 2000 |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 3:2 | 1:1, 3:2, 16:9 |
| Image File Format | HEIF, JPEG, RAW | RAW, HEIF, JPEG |
| Bit Depth | 14-Bit | 14-Bit |
| Color Space | sRGB, Adobe RGB | |
| Timelapse Recording | ||
| White Balance | Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (White), Shade, Tungsten | |
| WB Bracketing |
| Focus | Canon EOS-1D X Mark III | Sony Alpha 9 III |
|---|---|---|
| Focusing System | Dual Pixel CMOS AF | Fast Hybrid AF (Phase-detection / Contrast-detection) |
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-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 Servo | Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF | |
| AF Detection Range | -4 to +21 EV | -5 to +20 EV |
| Number of Focus Points | 191 | 759 |
| Number of Cross-type Focus Points | 155 | |
| 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 | Sony Alpha 9 III |
|---|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Canon EF | Sony E |
| Crop Factor | 1x | 1x |
| Image Stabilization | 5-Axis Sensor Shift | |
| Image Stabilization Compensation | 8 stops | |
| Digital Image Stabilization | ||
| Lens Breathing Correction | ||
| Gyroscopic Stabilization |
| Screen | Canon EOS-1D X Mark III | Sony Alpha 9 III |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Type | Fixed | Fully Articulated |
| Screen Technology | TFT LCD | LCD |
| Touch Screen | ||
| Tilt&Flip Screen | ||
| Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2" | 3.2" |
| Screen Resolution | 2,100k dot | 2,360k dots |
| Top LCD Screen | ||
| Live View | ||
| Live Composition |
| Viewfinder | Canon EOS-1D X Mark III | Sony Alpha 9 III |
|---|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic (OLED) |
| Viewfinder Size | 0.64" | |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.76x | 0.9x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.76x | 0.9x |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 9,437k dots | |
| Viewfinder Eyepoint | 20 mm | 25 mm |
| Diopter Adjustment | -3 to +1 | -4 to +3 |
| 120 fps Viewfinder Refresh Rate |
| Shutter | Canon EOS-1D X Mark III | Sony Alpha 9 III |
|---|---|---|
| Shutter Type | Electronic, Mechanical Focal Plane | Electronic Global Shutter |
| Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec | 30s |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/8000 sec | 1/8000 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) | 1/80000 sec | |
| Max Continuous Shooting (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 30.0 fps | |
| Max Continuous Shooting (Electronic) | 120.0 fps | |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 20.0 fps | 120.0 fps |
| Anti-dust Shutter | ||
| Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/buffer | Up 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 120 fps at 24.6 MP |
| Flash | Canon EOS-1D X Mark III | Sony Alpha 9 III |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | ||
| Flash Modes | E-TTL II Auto Flash Metered Manual | Flash off Autoflash Fill-flash Slow Sync. Rear Sync. Red-eye reduction Wireless Hi-speed sync |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/250 sec | 1/80000 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 System | E-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless multi-flash support | TTL |
| External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe, PC Terminal | Shoe Mount, PC Terminal |
| Exposure | Canon EOS-1D X Mark III | Sony Alpha 9 III |
|---|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot Spot AF-area Partial | 1200-zone evaluative |
| Exposure Modes | Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority | Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority |
| Metering Range | 0 to +20 EV | -5 to +17 EV |
| Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) | ±5 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV increments) |
| Exposure Bracketing |
| DXO | Canon EOS-1D X Mark III | Sony Alpha 9 III |
|---|---|---|
| DxO Low Light ISO | 3248 | 3434 |
| DxO Color Depth | 24.2 | 25.0 |
| DxO Dynamic Range | 14.5 | 14.0 |
| DxO Overall Score | 91 | 93 |
| Video | Canon EOS-1D X Mark III | Sony Alpha 9 III |
|---|---|---|
| Movie File Format | CRM, MP4 | |
| Audio File Format | LPCM, AAC | LPCM |
| Internal Recording Modes | Raw 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] | XAVC HS/XAVC S/XAVC S-I 4:2:2/4:2:0 8/10-Bit UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120 fps [30 to 600 Mb/s] 1920 x 1080 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120 fps [16 to 222 Mb/s] |
| Interval Recording | ||
| Video Formats | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Max Video Resolution | 5472 x 2886 | 3840 x 2160 |
| External Recording Modes | 4:2:2 10-Bit DCI 4K: 4096 x 2160 up to 59.94 fps | Raw 16-Bit via HDMI 4672 x 2628 at 23.98/29.97/59.94 fps 4:2:2 8-Bit via HDMI UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97 fps 1920 x 1080 at 23.98/50/59.94 fps 1920 x 1080i at 50/59.94 fps |
| No crop on 4K Videos | ||
| Focus Mapping function for Videos | ||
| Webcam Functionality | ||
| Gamma Curve | S Cinetone, Sony S-Log 3 | |
| Unlimited Video Recording | ||
| Recording Limit | 30 min - 59.94 fps or less 7 min, 30 sec - 119.9/100 fps | |
| IP Streaming |
| Terminals | Canon EOS-1D X Mark III | Sony Alpha 9 III |
|---|---|---|
| Audio I/O | 1 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 |
| Power I/O | 1 x USB-C Input/Output | |
| Other I/O | 1 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 RJ45 Data Output 1 x USB-C Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input) 1 x PC Sync Socket (Sync) Output 1 x Sony Multi/Micro-USB Input/Output |
| USB Speed | USB 3.2 Gen 2x1 (10 GBit/sec) | USB 3.2 Gen 2x1 (10 GBit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | Mini | Full Size |
| Speaker | Mono | Mono |
| Built-in Microphone | Mono | Stereo |
| Microphone Input | ||
| Headphone Output | ||
| Flash Sync Port |
| Connectivity | Canon EOS-1D X Mark III | Sony Alpha 9 III |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi | ||
| Wi-Fi Version | Wi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz | |
| Built-In Bluetooth | ||
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | |
| Mobile App Compatible | *As of February, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility | : Android & iOS App Name: Creators' App Functionality: Access Stored Files, Adjust Settings, Remote Control, View Live Feed *As of November, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility |
| Remote Control | Wired, wireless, smartphone |
| Environmental | Canon EOS-1D X Mark III | Sony Alpha 9 III |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing | ||
| Operating Temperature | 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C |
| Physical | Canon EOS-1D X Mark III | Sony Alpha 9 III |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 158 x 168 x 83 mm (6.22 x 6.61 x 3.27") | 136 x 97 x 83 mm (5.35 x 3.82 x 3.27") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 1440 g (3.17 lb / 50.79 oz) | 678 g (1.49 lb / 23.92 oz) |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 9.4 x 7.9 x 7.6" | |
| Package Weight | 5.84 lb |
| Power and Storage | Canon EOS-1D X Mark III | Sony Alpha 9 III |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Pack | NB-19 | NP-FZ100 |
| Battery Life | 2850 shots | 530 shots with LVD 400 shots with viewfinder |
| USB Charging | ||
| Internal Storage | ||
| External Storage | Dual Slot: CFexpress Type B (CFexpress 1.0) | Dual Slot: CFexpress Type A / SD (UHS-II) |
| Other | Canon EOS-1D X Mark III | Sony Alpha 9 III |
|---|---|---|
| Self Timer | 2, 5, 10 secs + continuous, 3 or 5 frames | |
| Orientation Sensor | ||
| Tripod Mounting Thread | 1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom) | |
| Accessory Mount | 1 x Hot Shoe Mount | |
| Material of Construction | Magnesium Alloy | Magnesium Alloy |
| Illuminated Buttons | ||
| Electronic Level Gauge |
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