Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III vs Nikon D3S

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III Nikon D3S
      BrandCanonNikon
      ModelEOS-1Ds Mark IIID3S
      Predecessor ModelCanon EOS-1Ds Mark II Nikon D3
      Successor ModelCanon EOS-1D X Nikon D4
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III Nikon D3S
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatFX
      Sensor SizeFull FrameFull Frame
      Sensor Dimensions36 x 24 mm36.0 x 23.9 mm
      Total Pixels21.9 Megapixel12.87 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels21.1 Megapixel12.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range50 - 3,200200 - 12,800
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 102,400
      Photo Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III Nikon D3S
      ProcessorEXPEED
      Max Image Resolution5616 x 37444256 x 2832
      Other Resolutions4992 x 3328, 4080 x 2720, 2784 x 18563552 x 2832, 3552 x 2368, 3184 x 2128, 2784 x 1848, 2656 x 1776, 2128 x 1416, 2080 x 1384, 1776 x 1416, 1776 x 1184, 1392 x 920
      Image Aspect Ratios3:25:4, 3:2
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal (can have ratios programmed)Fine, Normal, Basic
      Bit Depth14-bit14-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto, Day Light, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, KelvinAuto (TTL white balance with main image sensor and 1,005-pixel RGB sensor), 12 Presets with fine tuning, and Manual, P.Color temperature in Kelvin (2500 - 10000 K, 31 steps),P. White balance bracketing (2 to 9 frames in increments of 1, 2 or 3)
      WB Bracketing2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1, 2 or 3 EV
      Focus Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III Nikon D3S
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Live View
      Lens ServoSingle-Servo AF, Manual Focus
      Number of Focus Points4551
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points15
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenBriteView Clear Matte VI - Type B
      Optics Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III Nikon D3S
      Lens MountCanon EFNikon F
      Crop Factor1x1x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Screen Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III Nikon D3S
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyLow-temperature polysilicon TFT color LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution230k dot921k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III Nikon D3S
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Optical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.76x0.70x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.76x0.70x
      Depth-of-field previewEnabled with depth-of-field preview button; possible in Live View Function
      Shutter Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III Nikon D3S
      Shutter TypeElectronically Controlled Vertical-travel Mechanical Focal-planeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.0 fps11.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferJPEG: approx. 45 frames
      RAW: approx. 15 frames
      RAW+JPEG: approx. (TBA) frames (Large/Fine)
      Flash Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III Nikon D3S
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesExternalFront curtain
      Rear curtain
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec1/250 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemE-TTL with Canon Speedlite EX-seriesi-TTL Balanced fill-flash, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC TerminalHot Shoe, PC Terminal
      ISO 518 standard-type hot shoe contact; Safety lock mechanism provided

      ISO 519 (PC) Terminal, lock screw provided
      Exposure Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III Nikon D3S
      Exposure Metering ModesCenter-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesManual, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority, Program3D Color Matrix Metering II (type G and D lenses), Color Matrix Metering II (other CPU lenses), Color Matrix Metering (non-CPU lenses if user provides lens data)

      Center-Weighted: Weight of 75% given to 12-mm circle in center of frame, diameter of circle can be changed to 8, 15 or 20 mm, or weighting can be based on average of entire frame (non-CPU lenses use 12-mm circle or average of entire frame)

      Spot: Meters 4-mm circle (about 1.5% of frame) centered on selected focus point (on center focus point when non-CPU lens is used)
      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, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 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      		Luminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      DXO Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III Nikon D3S
      DxO Low Light ISO16633253
      DxO Color Depth24.023.5
      DxO Dynamic Range12.012.0
      DxO Overall Score8082
      Video Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III Nikon D3S
      Internal Recording ModesYes, 1280 x 720p @ 24fps
      Interval Recording With Optional Remote Trigger
      Video FormatsMotion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution1280 x 720
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III Nikon D3S
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output
      Speaker
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III Nikon D3S
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi optional
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control N3 connector
      Environmental Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III Nikon D3S
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32-113°F/0-45°C32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III Nikon D3S
      Dimensions150 x 160 x 80 mm (5.91 x 6.3 x 3.15")160 x 157 x 88 mm (6.3 x 6.18 x 3.46")
      Weight (inc. batteries)1385 g (3.05 lb / 48.85 oz)1240 g (2.73 lb / 43.74 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)10.7 x 9.4 x 6"
      Package Weight7.05 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III Nikon D3S
      Battery PackEN-EL4a
      Battery Life1800 shots4200 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSlot 1: SD
      Slot 2: CompactFlash (Type I/II)      		Dual Slot: CompactFlash (Type I, compliant with UDMA)
      Other Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III Nikon D3S
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec 2 to 20 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium AlloyMagnesium Alloy
      Virtual Horizon Camera Indicator


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