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| Predecessor: |
Canon 1D Mark II
1D Mark II vs 1D Mark III |
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| Successor: |
Canon 1D Mark IV
1D Mark III vs 1D Mark IV |
Nikon D780
D750 vs D780 |
| General | ||
| Model Number: | 1D Mark III | D750 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | Pro SLR | SLR |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | Yes |
| Retail Price: | $4499.95 | $3599.95 |
| Street Price: | $1,699.95 | |
| Date Available: | 2007-04-30 | 2014-09-30 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: | 40.7 oz (1,155 g) |
54.7 oz
(1,550 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
| Size: |
6.1 x
6.2 x
3.1 in. (156 x 157 x 80 mm) |
5.5 x
4.4 x
3.1 in. (141 x 113 x 78 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Canon CMOS | Sony |
| Effective Megapixels: | 10.1 | 24.3 |
| Sensor Format: | APS-H | 35mm |
| Sensor size: | 525.47mm2 (28.10mm x 18.70mm) | 861.6mm2 (35.90mm x 24.00mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 7.23 microns | 5.97 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.3x | 1.0x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | Fixed |
| Self-Cleaning: | No | Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 71 | 93 |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 22.7 | 24.8 |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 11.7 | 14.5 |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 1,078 | 2,956 |
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
3888 x 2592
(10.1 MP,
3:2), 3456 x 2304 (8.0 MP, 3:2), 2816 x 1880 (5.3 MP, 3:2), 1936 x 1288 (2.5 MP, 3:2) |
6016 x 4016
(24.2 MP,
3:2), 4512 x 3008 (13.6 MP, 3:2), 3008 x 2008 (6.0 MP, 3:2), 5008 x 3336 (16.7 MP, 3:2), 3752 x 2504 (9.4 MP, 3:2), 2504 x 1664 (4.2 MP, 3:2), 3936 x 2624 (10.3 MP, 3:2), 2944 x 1968 (5.8 MP, 3:2), 1968 x 1312 (2.6 MP, 3:2) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.2), RAW | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), RAW (NEF), lossless compressed, compressed 14 or 12-bit; RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 9.9 | 6.6 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | No | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p) |
|
| Movie File Format: | MOV (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC video with Linear PCM audio) | |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | No |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | n/a |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | |
| HD Video Out: | Yes | |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | Canon EF | Nikon F |
| Lens: | Canon EF lenses (except EF-S) | Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR; 17 elements in 13 groups, including 3 aspherical and 2 ED elements |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 24 - 120mm | |
| Focal Length (actual): | 24 - 120mm | |
| Zoom Ratio: | 5.00x | |
| Aperture Range: | f/4 - f/22 | |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
45 cm to Infinity 17.7 in to Infinity |
|
| Macro Focus Range: | ||
| Filter Thread: | n/a | 77.0mm |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | No | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | No | |
| Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | 19-point cross type (plus 26 Assist AF points) | OVF: 51-point (15 cross-type, f/8 supported by 11 points) TTL phase detection with 3D focus tracking via Nikon Advanced Multi-CAM 3500FX II; Contrast-detect AF in Live View mode |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | No | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD | Optical / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | SLR type; eye-level pentamirror, 100%, 0.76x, 20mm eyepoint, -3.0 to +1.0 diopter | SLR type; fixed eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.70x magnification, 21mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter |
| Focus Peaking: | No | No |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.58x | 0.70x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.76x | 0.70x |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.2 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 230,000 dots | 1,228,800 dots (307,200 px) |
| Touchscreen: | No | No |
| Articulating Screen: | No | Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
| Selfie Screen: | No | No |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 10.0x | |
| Top Deck Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 3200 | 12800 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 100 |
| ISO Settings: | 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200; 50 and 6400 via custom function | ISO 100 - 12,800, Lo-1 (ISO 50), Hi-1 (ISO 25,600), Hi-2 (ISO 51,200), Auto (adjustable) |
| Auto ISO Mode: | No | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, User Set Color Temperature, PC-1 to PC-5 | Auto (2 types), Incandescent, Fluorescent (7 types), Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Preset manual (up to 6 values can be stored), Color temperature (2,500K-10,000K) |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/8000 - 30 sec | 1/4000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | 63-zone evaluative, 13.5% partial, 3.8% spot, multi-spot, center-weighted average | 91,000-pixel RGB sensor; 3D Color Matrix Metering III, Center-weighted, Spot (1.5%) centered on selected focus area; Highlight-weighted |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Scene (portrait, landscape, child, sports, close up, night portrait, night landscape, party/indoor, beach/snow, sunset, dusk/dawn, pet, candlelight, blossom, autumn colors, food), Effects, HDR, Active D-Lighting | |
| Self Timer: | 2 or 10 seconds | 2/5/10/20 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | |
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | No | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | E-TTL II | Front-curtain sync, Slow sync, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync; built-in flash supports wireless Commander mode |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | 12.0 m / 39.4 ft. |
| Flash Range Description: | n/a | Lens aperture dependent; GN = 12m or 39 ft (ISO 100) |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/300 | 1/200 (up to 1/250 with reduced range) |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | -3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps | |
| External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe, Sync Terminal | ISO-type Hot Shoe |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | Full TTL exposure | |
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | CF1 / CF2 / SD / SDHC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | UHS-I | |
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | Yes | Yes |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | RAW | RAW (NEF), lossless compressed, compressed 14 or 12-bit; RAW+JPEG |
| Movie File Format: | MOV (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC video with Linear PCM audio) | |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | Yes |
| NFC: | No | No |
| Bluetooth: | No | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No | Yes |
| Headphone Jack: | No | Yes |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | N3 type terminal | Via Wi-Fi; optional wired or wireless |
| Connections (extended): | Remote Control, PC Terminal, Accessory Terminal | Type-C Mini HDMI, Accessory Terminal, 3.5mm Stereo Mic Jack, 3.5mm Stereo Headphone Jack, Built-in Wi-Fi |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.40 | <0.3 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.39 | <0.3 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | Unlimited | |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | <0.3 | |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | No |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 9.9 | 6.6 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 12 | 40 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 6.6 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 14 | |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 6.7 | |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 10 | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.09 seconds | 0.21 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | 1.77 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | 0.174 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.066 seconds | 0.055 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.25 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.057 seconds | 0.054 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | Prefocused, Live View mode = 0.119s | OVF: - Full AF shutter lag, wide-area AF mode = 0.228s Live View: - Full AF shutter lag = 1.769s - Prefocused: 0.174s |
| Startup Time: | 0.1 seconds | 0.5 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.3 seconds | 0.5 seconds |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 2.4 seconds | |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | ||
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 2200 shots | 1230 shots |
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary LP-E4 | Proprietary EN-EL15 |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium Ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable or MB-D14 battery grip |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary LP-E4 Lithium Ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL15 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | Yes |
| Internal Charging Supported: | No | No |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | Digital Photo Professional 3.0 and EOS Utility 2.0 | Nikon ViewNX 2 CD-ROM |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS | |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | Entirely new 10.1 Megapixel Canon CMOS Sensor (APS-H size, 1.3x lens conversion factor), featuring the EOS Integrated Cleaning System. World's fastest digital SLR: shooting up to 10 fps (frames per second), with a burst rate up to 110 full-resolution JPEG images or 30 RAW images. All new high-precision AF system with 19 user-selectable AF points and 26 additional "assist points"; superior low-light performance and faster operation. New lighter body with enhanced weather resistance and outstanding reliability: featuring a shutter that's durability-tested to 300,000 exposures. Dual DIGIC III Image Processors working in parallel to provide up to 50% less shadow noise and superb image quality; new Highlight Tone Priority option adds control of bright highlights. Large 3.0-inch LCD monitor, featuring Live View. Fully compatible with over 50 EF lenses and a wide range of EOS System accessories. | EXPEED 4 processor, 6.5fps burst rate, 1080p60 movies, built-in Wi-Fi, tilting 3.2-inch 1229K-dot LCD, improved 51-point AF, highlight-weighted metering, dual SD card slots. Available body only or bundled with AF-S 24-120mm f/4 lens. |
