Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III vs Sony Alpha DSLR-A700

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
      BrandCanonSony
      ModelEOS-1Ds Mark IIIAlpha DSLR-A700
      Predecessor ModelCanon EOS-1Ds Mark II Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D
      Successor ModelCanon EOS-1D X Sony Alpha SLT-A77
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeFull FrameAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions36 x 24 mm23.5 x 15.6 mm
      Total Pixels21.9 Megapixel13.03 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels21.1 Megapixel10.24 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range50 - 3,200100 - 6,400
      Photo Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
      Max Image Resolution5616 x 37444272 x 2848
      Other Resolutions4992 x 3328, 4080 x 2720, 2784 x 18563104 x 2064, 2128 x 1424
      Image Aspect Ratios3:23:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal (can have ratios programmed)Extra Fine, Fine, Standard
      Bit Depth14-bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto, Day Light, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, KelvinAuto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Kelvin temperature control (2500-9900k w/19-step Magenta/Green compensation)
      Focus Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Lens ServoMulti-point, Wide focus, Spot focus, Local focus, Visual Focus Confirm
      Number of Focus Points4511
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenSpherical Acute Matte
      Optics Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
      Lens MountCanon EFSony A
      Crop Factor1x1.5x
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution230k dot920k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Optical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.76x0.90x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.76x0.60x
      Depth-of-field previewEnabled with depth-of-field preview button; possible in Live View Function
      Shutter Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
      Shutter TypeElectronically Controlled Vertical-travel Mechanical Focal-planeElectronically controlled Vertical-traverse Focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.0 fps5.0 fps
      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 Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesExternalAuto
      Fill-in
      Red-Eye reduction
      Slow Sync
      rear curtain
      Off
      Flash Range12.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec1/250 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemE-TTL with Canon Speedlite EX-series
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC TerminalProprietary Hot Shoe (compatible with Minolta and select Sony flashes)
      Wireless off camera flash (with Sony HVL-F56AM & F36AM Flash Units)
      Exposure Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
      Exposure Metering ModesCenter-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesManual, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority, ProgramAuto, Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Full Manual (with EV indicator)
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing 0.3 EV or 0.7 EV increments, 3 frames
      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
      DXO Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
      DxO Low Light ISO1663581
      DxO Color Depth24.022.3
      DxO Dynamic Range12.011.9
      DxO Overall Score8066
      Video Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
      Internal Recording ModesNo
      Interval Recording
      Terminals Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output
      Built-in Microphone
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control N3 connector Wire (Optional)
      Environmental Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32-113°F/0-45°C
      Physical Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
      Dimensions150 x 160 x 80 mm (5.91 x 6.3 x 3.15")142 x 105 x 80 mm (5.59 x 4.13 x 3.15")
      Weight (inc. batteries)1385 g (3.05 lb / 48.85 oz)768 g (1.69 lb / 27.09 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)10.7 x 9.4 x 6"
      Package Weight7.05 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
      Battery PackNP-FM500H
      Battery Life1800 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSlot 1: SD
      Slot 2: CompactFlash (Type I/II)      		Compact Flash (Type I/II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo
      Other Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec 2 or 10 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy


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