Canon 1D Mark III vs 650D
The Canon EOS-1D Mark III and the Canon EOS 650D (labelled Canon T4i in some countries) are two digital cameras that were announced, respectively, in February 2007 and June 2012. Both are DSLR (Digital Single Lens Reflex) cameras that are based on an APS-H (1D Mark III) and an APS-C (650D) sensor. The 1D Mark III has a resolution of 10.1 megapixels, whereas the 650D provides 17.9 MP. Read on to find out how these two cameras compare with respect to their body size, their sensors, their features, their input-output connections, and their reception by expert reviewers.
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Canon 1D Mark III | Canon 650D | |
Digital single lens reflex | Digital single lens reflex | |
Canon EF mount lenses | Canon EF mount lenses | |
10.1 MP, APS-H Sensor | 17.9 MP, APS-C Sensor | |
no Video | 1080/30p Video | |
ISO 100-3200 (50-6400) | ISO 100-12800 (100-25600) | |
Optical viewfinder | Optical viewfinder | |
3.0" LCD, 230k dots | 3.0" LCD, 1040k dots | |
Fixed screen (not touch-sensitive) | Swivel touchscreen | |
10 shutter flaps per second | 5 shutter flaps per second | |
Weathersealed body | Not weather sealed | |
2200 shots per battery charge | 440 shots per battery charge | |
156 x 157 x 80 mm, 1155 g | 133 x 100 x 79 mm, 575 g |
Body comparison: Canon 1D Mark III vs 650D
An illustration of the physical size and weight of the Canon 1D Mark III and the Canon 650D is provided in the side-by-side display below. The two cameras are presented according to their relative size. Three consecutive perspectives from the front, the top, and the back are available. All width, height and depth dimensions are rounded to the nearest millimeter.



If the front view area (width x height) of the cameras is taken as an aggregate measure of their size, the Canon 650D is considerably smaller (46 percent) than the Canon 1D Mark III. Moreover, the 650D is substantially lighter (50 percent) than the 1D Mark III. It is worth mentioning in this context that the 1D Mark III is splash and dust resistant, while the 650D does not feature any corresponding weather-sealing.
The above size and weight comparisons are to some extent incomplete since they do not consider the interchangeable lenses that both of these cameras require. A larger imaging sensor (as in the 1D Mark III) will tend to go along with bigger and heavier lenses, while more compact options are available for the smaller-sensor camera (650D). You can compare the optics available in the Canon EF Lens Catalog.
Concerning battery life, the 1D Mark III gets 2200 shots out of its LP-E4 battery, while the 650D can take 440 images on a single charge of its LP-E8 power pack. As can be seen in the images above, the 1D Mark III has a battery grip built in. This facilitates image-taking in portrait orientation and gives it additional battery power. In order to provide similar functionality for the 650D, Canon provides the BG-E8 vertical grip as an optional accessory (see here on eBay).
The table below summarizes the key physical specs of the two cameras alongside a broader set of comparators. If you would like to visualize and compare a different camera combination, just use the right or left arrows in the table to switch to the respective camera. Alternatively, you can also navigate to the CAM-parator app and make your selection from the full list of cameras there.
Camera Model |
Camera Width |
Camera Height |
Camera Depth |
Camera Weight |
Battery Life (CIPA) |
Weather Sealing (yes/no) |
Camera Launch (announced) |
Launch Price (USD) |
Street Price (USD) |
Used Price (USD) |
Camera Model |
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Canon 1D Mark III» | 6.1 in | 6.2 in | 3.1 in | 40.7 oz | 2200 | Y | Feb 2007 | 4,499 | - | Canon 1D Mark III | ||
Canon 650D« | 5.2 in | 3.9 in | 3.1 in | 20.3 oz | 440 | n | Jun 2012 | 849 | - | Canon 650D | ||
Canon 5DS R« » | 6.0 in | 4.6 in | 3.0 in | 32.8 oz | 700 | Y | Feb 2015 | 3,699 | Canon 5DS R | |||
Canon 700D« » | 5.2 in | 3.9 in | 3.1 in | 20.5 oz | 440 | n | Mar 2013 | 649 | - | Canon 700D | ||
Canon 5D Mark III« » | 6.0 in | 4.6 in | 3.0 in | 33.5 oz | 950 | Y | Mar 2012 | 3,499 | - | Canon 5D Mark III | ||
Canon G1 X« » | 4.6 in | 3.2 in | 2.6 in | 18.8 oz | 250 | n | Jan 2012 | 799 | - | Canon G1 X | ||
Canon 600D« » | 5.2 in | 3.9 in | 3.1 in | 20.1 oz | 440 | n | Feb 2011 | 599 | - | Canon 600D | ||
Canon 550D« » | 5.1 in | 3.9 in | 2.4 in | 18.7 oz | 440 | n | Feb 2010 | 699 | - | Canon 550D | ||
Canon 1D Mark IV« » | 6.1 in | 6.2 in | 3.1 in | 43.4 oz | 1500 | Y | Oct 2009 | 4,999 | - | Canon 1D Mark IV | ||
Canon 500D« » | 5.1 in | 3.9 in | 2.4 in | 18.3 oz | 400 | n | Mar 2009 | 799 | - | Canon 500D | ||
Canon 5D Mark II« » | 6.0 in | 4.5 in | 3.0 in | 30.0 oz | 850 | Y | Sep 2008 | 3,499 | - | Canon 5D Mark II | ||
Canon 1Ds Mark III« » | 5.9 in | 6.3 in | 3.1 in | 48.9 oz | 1800 | Y | Aug 2007 | 7,999 | - | Canon 1Ds Mark III | ||
Canon 1D Mark II N« » | 6.1 in | 6.2 in | 3.1 in | 55.2 oz | 1200 | Y | Aug 2005 | 3,999 | - | Canon 1D Mark II N | ||
Canon 1D Mark II« » | 6.1 in | 6.2 in | 3.1 in | 54.1 oz | 1200 | Y | Jan 2004 | 4,499 | - | Canon 1D Mark II | ||
Canon 1Ds« » | 6.1 in | 6.2 in | 3.1 in | 44.6 oz | 600 | Y | Sep 2002 | 8,999 | - | Canon 1Ds | ||
Nikon D3« » | 6.3 in | 6.2 in | 3.5 in | 45.9 oz | 4300 | Y | Aug 2007 | 4,999 | - | Nikon D3 | ||
Nikon D2Xs« » | 6.2 in | 5.9 in | 3.4 in | 44.2 oz | 3800 | Y | Jun 2006 | 4,699 | - | Nikon D2Xs | ||
The price is, of course, an important factor in any camera decision. The retail prices at the time of the camera’s release place the model in the market relative to other models in the producer’s line-up and the competition. The 650D was launched at a markedly lower price (by 81 percent) than the 1D Mark III, which puts it into a different market segment. Usually, retail prices stay at first close to the launch price, but after several months, discounts become available. Later in the product cycle and, in particular, when the replacement model is about to appear, further discounting and stock clearance sales often push the camera price considerably down. Then, after the new model is out, very good deals can frequently be found on the pre-owned market.
Sensor comparison: Canon 1D Mark III vs 650D
The imaging sensor is at the core of digital cameras and its size is one of the main determining factors of image quality. A large sensor will tend to have larger individual pixels that provide better low-light sensitivity, wider dynamic range, and richer color-depth than smaller pixel-units in a sensor of the same technological generation. Moreover, a large sensor camera will give the photographer more control over depth-of-field in the image and, thus, the ability to better isolate a subject from the background. On the downside, larger sensors tend to be associated with larger, more expensive camera bodies and lenses.
Of the two cameras under consideration, the Canon 1D Mark III features an APS-H sensor and the Canon 650D an APS-C sensor. The sensor area in the 650D is 37 percent smaller. As a result of these sensor size differences, the cameras have a format factor of, respectively, 1.3 and 1.6. Both cameras have a native aspect ratio (sensor width to sensor height) of 3:2.
Technology-wise, the 650D uses a more advanced image processing engine (DIGIC 5) than the 1D Mark III (DIGIC III), with benefits for noise reduction, color accuracy, and processing speed.

Despite having a smaller sensor, the 650D offers a higher resolution of 17.9 megapixels, compared with 10.1 MP of the 1D Mark III. This megapixels advantage comes at the cost of a higher pixel density and a smaller size of the individual pixel (with a pixel pitch of 4.31μm versus 7.21μm for the 1D Mark III). However, it should be noted that the 650D is much more recent (by 5 years and 3 months) than the 1D Mark III, and its sensor will have benefitted from technological advances during this time that make it possible to gather light more efficiently.
The 650D has on-sensor phase detect pixels, which results in fast and reliable autofocus acquisition even during video recording.
The Canon EOS-1D Mark III has a native sensitivity range from ISO 100 to ISO 3200, which can be extended to ISO 50-6400. The corresponding ISO settings for the Canon EOS 650D are ISO 100 to ISO 12800, with the possibility to increase the ISO range to 100-25600..

Since 2007, DXO Mark has published sensor performance measurements that have been derived using a consistent methodology. This service assesses and scores the color depth ("DXO Portrait"), dynamic range ("DXO Landscape"), and low-light sensitivity ("DXO Sports") of camera sensors, and also publishes an overall camera score. Of the two cameras under review, the 1D Mark III has a notably higher overall DXO score than the 650D (overall score 9 points higher), which gives it an advantage in terms of imaging quality. This advantage is based on 1 bits higher color depth, 0.5 EV in additional dynamic range, and 0.6 stops in additional low light sensitivity. The following table provides an overview of the physical sensor characteristics, as well as the sensor quality measurements for a selection of comparators.
Camera Model |
Sensor Class |
Resolution (MP) |
Horiz. Pixels |
Vert. Pixels |
Video Format |
DXO Portrait |
DXO Landscape |
DXO Sports |
DXO Overall |
Camera Model |
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Canon 1D Mark III» | APS-H | 10.1 | 3888 | 2592 | - | 22.7 | 11.7 | 1078 | 71 | Canon 1D Mark III | |
Canon 650D« | APS-C | 17.9 | 5184 | 3456 | 1080/30p | 21.7 | 11.2 | 722 | 62 | Canon 650D | |
Canon 5DS R« » | Full Frame | 50.3 | 8688 | 5792 | 1080/60p | 24.6 | 12.4 | 2308 | 86 | Canon 5DS R | |
Canon 700D« » | APS-C | 17.9 | 5184 | 3456 | 1080/30p | 21.7 | 11.2 | 681 | 61 | Canon 700D | |
Canon 5D Mark III« » | Full Frame | 22.1 | 5760 | 3840 | 1080/30p | 24.0 | 11.7 | 2293 | 81 | Canon 5D Mark III | |
Canon G1 X« » | 1.5-inch | 14.2 | 4352 | 3264 | 1080/24p | 21.7 | 10.8 | 644 | 60 | Canon G1 X | |
Canon 600D« » | APS-C | 17.9 | 5184 | 3456 | 1080/30p | 22.1 | 11.5 | 793 | 65 | Canon 600D | |
Canon 550D« » | APS-C | 17.9 | 5184 | 3456 | 1080/30p | 22.1 | 11.5 | 784 | 66 | Canon 550D | |
Canon 1D Mark IV« » | APS-H | 16.0 | 4896 | 3264 | 1080/30p | 22.8 | 12.0 | 1320 | 74 | Canon 1D Mark IV | |
Canon 500D« » | APS-C | 15.1 | 4752 | 3168 | 1080/20p | 21.7 | 11.5 | 663 | 63 | Canon 500D | |
Canon 5D Mark II« » | Full Frame | 21.0 | 5616 | 3744 | 1080/30p | 23.7 | 11.9 | 1815 | 79 | Canon 5D Mark II | |
Canon 1Ds Mark III« » | Full Frame | 21.0 | 5616 | 3744 | - | 24.0 | 12.0 | 1663 | 80 | Canon 1Ds Mark III | |
Canon 1D Mark II N« » | APS-H | 8.2 | 3504 | 2336 | - | 22.3 | 11.2 | 975 | 66 | Canon 1D Mark II N | |
Canon 1D Mark II« » | APS-H | 8.2 | 3504 | 2336 | - | 22.3 | 11.1 | 1003 | 66 | Canon 1D Mark II | |
Canon 1Ds« » | Full Frame | 11.0 | 4064 | 2704 | - | 21.8 | 11.0 | 954 | 63 | Canon 1Ds | |
Nikon D3« » | Full Frame | 12.1 | 4256 | 2832 | - | 23.5 | 12.2 | 2290 | 81 | Nikon D3 | |
Nikon D2Xs« » | APS-C | 12.2 | 4288 | 2848 | - | 22.2 | 10.9 | 489 | 59 | Nikon D2Xs |
Many modern cameras cannot only take still pictures, but also record videos. The 650D indeed provides for movie recording, while the 1D Mark III does not. The highest resolution format that the 650D can use is 1080/30p.
Feature comparison: Canon 1D Mark III vs 650D
Apart from body and sensor, cameras can and do differ across a range of features. The 1D Mark III and the 650D are similar in the sense that both have an optical viewfinder. The latter is useful for getting a clear image for framing even in brightly lit environments. The viewfinder in the 1D Mark III offers a wider field of view (100%) than the one in the 650D (95%), so that a larger proportion of the captured image is visible in the finder. In addition, the viewfinder of the 1D Mark III has a higher magnification (0.58x vs 0.53x), so that the size of the image transmitted appears closer to the size seen with the naked human eye. The adjacent table lists some of the other core features of the Canon 1D Mark III and Canon 650D along with similar information for a selection of comparators.
Camera Model |
Viewfinder (Type or '000 dots) |
Control Panel (yes/no) |
LCD Size (inch) |
LCD Resolution ('000 dots) |
LCD Attach- ment |
Touch Screen (yes/no) |
Shutter speed (1/sec) |
Shutter flaps (1/sec) |
Built-in Flash (yes/no) |
Built-in Image Stab |
Camera Model |
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Canon 1D Mark III» | optical | Y | 3.0 | 230 | fixed | n | 8000 | 10.0 | n | n | Canon 1D Mark III | |
Canon 650D« | optical | n | 3.0 | 1040 | swivel | Y | 4000 | 5.0 | Y | n | Canon 650D | |
Canon 5DS R« » | optical | Y | 3.2 | 1040 | fixed | n | 8000 | 5.0 | n | n | Canon 5DS R | |
Canon 700D« » | optical | n | 3.0 | 1040 | swivel | Y | 4000 | 5.0 | Y | n | Canon 700D | |
Canon 5D Mark III« » | optical | Y | 3.2 | 1040 | fixed | n | 8000 | 6.0 | n | n | Canon 5D Mark III | |
Canon G1 X« » | optical | n | 3.0 | 922 | Swivel | n | 4000 | 1.9 | Y | Y | Canon G1 X | |
Canon 600D« » | optical | n | 3.0 | 1040 | swivel | n | 4000 | 3.7 | Y | n | Canon 600D | |
Canon 550D« » | optical | n | 3.0 | 1040 | fixed | n | 4000 | 3.7 | Y | n | Canon 550D | |
Canon 1D Mark IV« » | optical | Y | 3.0 | 920 | fixed | n | 8000 | 10.0 | n | n | Canon 1D Mark IV | |
Canon 500D« » | optical | n | 3.0 | 920 | fixed | n | 4000 | 3.4 | Y | n | Canon 500D | |
Canon 5D Mark II« » | optical | Y | 3.0 | 920 | fixed | n | 8000 | 3.9 | n | n | Canon 5D Mark II | |
Canon 1Ds Mark III« » | optical | Y | 3.0 | 230 | fixed | n | 8000 | 5.0 | n | n | Canon 1Ds Mark III | |
Canon 1D Mark II N« » | optical | Y | 2.5 | 230 | fixed | n | 8000 | 8.5 | n | n | Canon 1D Mark II N | |
Canon 1D Mark II« » | optical | Y | 2.0 | 230 | fixed | n | 8000 | 8.3 | n | n | Canon 1D Mark II | |
Canon 1Ds« » | optical | Y | 2.0 | 120 | fixed | n | 8000 | 3.0 | n | n | Canon 1Ds | |
Nikon D3« » | optical | Y | 3.0 | 922 | fixed | n | 8000 | 11.0 | n | n | Nikon D3 | |
Nikon D2Xs« » | optical | Y | 2.5 | 230 | fixed | n | 8000 | 5.0 | n | n | Nikon D2Xs |
One feature that is present on the 1D Mark III, but is missing on the 650D is a top-level LCD. While being, of course, smaller than the rear screen, the control panel conveys some of the essential shooting information and can be convenient for quick and easy settings verification.
The 650D has an articulated screen that can be turned to be front-facing. This characteristic will be appreciated by vloggers and photographers who are interested in taking selfies. In contrast, the 1D Mark III does not have a selfie-screen.The 1D Mark III writes its imaging data to Compact Flash or SDHC cards, while the 650D uses SDXC cards. The 1D Mark III features dual card slots, which can be very useful in case a memory card fails. In contrast, the 650D only has one slot.
Connectivity comparison: Canon 1D Mark III vs 650D
For some imaging applications, the extent to which a camera can communicate with its environment can be an important aspect in the camera decision process. The table below provides an overview of the connectivity of the Canon EOS-1D Mark III and Canon EOS 650D and, in particular, the interfaces the cameras (and selected comparators) provide for accessory control and data transfer.
Camera Model |
Hotshoe Port |
Internal Microphone |
Internal Speaker |
Microphone Port |
Headphone Port |
HDMI Port |
USB Type |
WiFi Support |
NFC Support |
Bluetooth Support |
Camera Model |
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Canon 1D Mark III» | Y | - | - | - | - | - | 2.0 | - | - | - | Canon 1D Mark III | |
Canon 650D« | Y | stereo | mono | Y | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | Canon 650D | |
Canon 5DS R« » | Y | mono | mono | Y | - | mini | 3.0 | - | - | - | Canon 5DS R | |
Canon 700D« » | Y | stereo | mono | Y | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | Canon 700D | |
Canon 5D Mark III« » | Y | mono | mono | Y | Y | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | Canon 5D Mark III | |
Canon G1 X« » | Y | stereo | mono | - | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | Canon G1 X | |
Canon 600D« » | Y | mono | mono | Y | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | Canon 600D | |
Canon 550D« » | Y | stereo | - | Y | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | Canon 550D | |
Canon 1D Mark IV« » | Y | stereo | - | Y | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | Canon 1D Mark IV | |
Canon 500D« » | Y | mono | mono | - | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | Canon 500D | |
Canon 5D Mark II« » | Y | mono | mono | Y | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | Canon 5D Mark II | |
Canon 1Ds Mark III« » | Y | - | - | - | - | - | 2.0 | - | - | - | Canon 1Ds Mark III | |
Canon 1D Mark II N« » | Y | - | - | - | - | - | 1.1 | - | - | - | Canon 1D Mark II N | |
Canon 1D Mark II« » | Y | - | - | - | - | - | 1.1 | - | - | - | Canon 1D Mark II | |
Canon 1Ds« » | Y | - | - | - | - | - | FW | - | - | - | Canon 1Ds | |
Nikon D3« » | Y | - | - | - | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | Nikon D3 | |
Nikon D2Xs« » | Y | - | - | - | - | - | 2.0 | - | - | - | Nikon D2Xs |
Studio photographers will appreciate that the Canon 1D Mark III (unlike the 650D) features a PC Sync socket, so that professional strobe lights can be controlled by the camera.
Both the 1D Mark III and the 650D have been discontinued, but can regularly be found used on eBay. The 1D Mark III was replaced by the Canon 1D Mark IV, while the 650D was followed by the Canon 700D.
Review summary: Canon 1D Mark III vs 650D
So what conclusions can be drawn? Is there a clear favorite between the Canon 1D Mark III and the Canon 650D? Below is a summary of the relative strengths of each of the two contestants.
Arguments in favor of the Canon EOS-1D Mark III:
- Better image quality: Scores markedly higher (9 points) in the DXO overall assessment.
- Better low-light sensitivity: Requires less light for good images (0.6 stops ISO advantage).
- More complete view: Has a viewfinder with a larger field of view (100% vs 95%).
- Larger viewfinder image: Features a viewfinder with a higher magnification (0.58x vs 0.53x).
- Easier setting verification: Features an LCD display on top to control shooting parameters.
- Faster shutter: Has higher mechanical shutter speed (8000/sec vs 4000/sec) to freeze action.
- Faster burst: Shoots at higher frequency (10 vs 5 flaps/sec) to capture the decisive moment.
- More portrait friendly: Features an integrated vertical grip for easier portrait shooting.
- Longer lasting: Can take more shots (2200 versus 440) on a single battery charge.
- Better sealing: Is weather sealed to enable shooting in dusty or wet environments.
- Better studio light control: Has a PC Sync socket to connect to professional strobe lights.
- Greater peace of mind: Features a second card slot as a backup in case of memory card failure.
- More heavily discounted: Has been available for much longer (launched in February 2007).
Advantages of the Canon EOS 650D:
- More detail: Has more megapixels (17.9 vs 10.1MP), which boosts linear resolution by 33%.
- Better jpgs: Has a more modern image processing engine (DIGIC 5 vs DIGIC III).
- Broader imaging potential: Can capture not only stills but also 1080/30p video.
- Better video autofocus: Features on-sensor phase-detection for more confident movie autofocus.
- More complete view: Has a viewfinder with a larger field of view (100% vs 95%).
- Larger viewfinder image: Features a viewfinder with a higher magnification (0.58x vs 0.53x).
- More detailed LCD: Has a higher resolution rear screen (1040k vs 230k dots).
- More flexible LCD: Has swivel screen for odd-angle shots in portrait or landscape orientation.
- Fewer buttons to press: Has a touchscreen to facilitate handling and shooting adjustments.
- More selfie-friendly: Has an articulated screen that can be turned to be front-facing.
- More compact: Is smaller (133x100mm vs 156x157mm) and will fit more readily into a bag.
- Less heavy: Has a lower weight (by 580g or 50 percent) and is thus easier to take along.
- Easier fill-in: Has a small integrated flash to brighten shadows of backlit subjects.
- More affordable: Was introduced into a lower priced category (81 percent cheaper at launch).
- More modern: Reflects 5 years and 3 months of technical progress since the 1D Mark III launch.
If the count of individual advantages (bullet points above) is taken as a guide, the match-up finishes in a tie (13 points each). However, the relevance of individual strengths will vary across photographers, so that you might want to apply your own weighing scheme to the summary points when reflecting and deciding on a new camera.
In any case, while the comparison of the spec-sheets of cameras can offer a general idea of their imaging potential, it says little about, for example, the shooting experience and imaging performance of the 1D Mark III and the 650D in practical situations. At times, user reviews, such as those published at amazon, address these issues in a useful manner, but such feedback is on many occasions incomplete, inconsistent, and unreliable.
Expert reviews: Canon 1D Mark III vs 650D
This is where reviews by experts come in. The adjacent table relays the overall verdicts of several of the most popular camera review sites (cameralabs, dpreview, ephotozine, imaging-resource, photographyblog). The full reviews are available by clicking on the site logo in the table header.
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Camera Launch (announced) |
Launch Price (USD) |
Street Price (USD) |
Used Price (USD) |
Camera Model |
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Canon 1D Mark III» | - | - | - | rev | - | Feb 2007 | 4,499 | - | Canon 1D Mark III | ||
Canon 650D« | HiRec | 77/100 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | Jun 2012 | 849 | - | Canon 650D | ||
Canon 5DS R« » | Rec | 83/100 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4.5/5 | Feb 2015 | 3,699 | Canon 5DS R | |||
Canon 700D« » | - | 76/100 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | Mar 2013 | 649 | - | Canon 700D | ||
Canon 5D Mark III« » | HiRec | 82/100 | 4.5/5 | 5/5 | 4.5/5 | Mar 2012 | 3,499 | - | Canon 5D Mark III | ||
Canon G1 X« » | Rec | 76/100 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4.5/5 | Jan 2012 | 799 | - | Canon G1 X | ||
Canon 600D« » | rev | 77/100 | 4.5/5 | 5/5 | 4.5/5 | Feb 2011 | 599 | - | Canon 600D | ||
Canon 550D« » | HiRec | 77/100 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4.5/5 | Feb 2010 | 699 | - | Canon 550D | ||
Canon 1D Mark IV« » | - | 89/100 | - | 5/5 | - | Oct 2009 | 4,999 | - | Canon 1D Mark IV | ||
Canon 500D« » | HiRec | 74/100 | 4.5/5 | 5/5 | 4.5/5 | Mar 2009 | 799 | - | Canon 500D | ||
Canon 5D Mark II« » | 91/100 | 79/100 | 4/5 | 5/5 | - | Sep 2008 | 3,499 | - | Canon 5D Mark II | ||
Canon 1Ds Mark III« » | - | HiRec | 4.5/5 | - | - | Aug 2007 | 7,999 | - | Canon 1Ds Mark III | ||
Canon 1D Mark II N« » | - | - | - | - | - | Aug 2005 | 3,999 | - | Canon 1D Mark II N | ||
Canon 1D Mark II« » | - | HiRec | - | rev | - | Jan 2004 | 4,499 | - | Canon 1D Mark II | ||
Canon 1Ds« » | - | HiRec | - | - | - | Sep 2002 | 8,999 | - | Canon 1Ds | ||
Nikon D3« » | - | HiRec | 5/5 | rev | 4.5/5 | Aug 2007 | 4,999 | - | Nikon D3 | ||
Nikon D2Xs« » | - | - | - | rev | - | Jun 2006 | 4,699 | - | Nikon D2Xs |
The review scores listed above should be treated with care, though. The ratings were established in reference to similarly priced cameras that were available in the market at the time of the review. A score, therefore, has to be seen in close connection to the price and market introduction time of the camera, and comparisons of ratings among very different cameras or across long time periods have little meaning. Also, kindly note that some of the listed sites have over time developped their review approaches and their reporting style.
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Specifications: Canon 1D Mark III vs Canon 650D
Camera Model | Canon 1D Mark III | Canon 650D |
Camera Type | Digital single lens reflex | Digital single lens reflex |
Camera Lens | Canon EF mount lenses | Canon EF mount lenses |
Launch Date | February 2007 | June 2012 |
Launch Price | USD 4499 | USD 849 |
Sensor Specs | ||
Sensor Technology | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Format | APS-H Sensor | APS-C Sensor |
Sensor Size | 28.1 x 18.7 mm | 22.3 x 18.7 mm |
Sensor Area | 525.47 mm2 | 332.27 mm2 |
Sensor Diagonal | 33.8 mm | 26.8 mm |
Crop Factor | 1.3x | 1.6x |
Sensor Resolution | 10.1 Megapixels | 17.9 Megapixels |
Image Resolution | 3888 x 2592 pixels | 5184 x 3456 pixels |
Pixel Pitch | 7.21 μm | 4.31 μm |
Pixel Density | 1.92 MP/cm2 | 5.39 MP/cm2 |
Moiré control | Anti-Alias filter | Anti-Alias filter |
Movie Capability | no Video | 1080/30p Video |
ISO Setting | 100-3200 ISO | 100-12800 ISO |
ISO Boost | 50-6400 ISO | 100-25600 ISO |
Image Processor | DIGIC III | DIGIC 5 |
DXO Sensor Quality (score) | 71 | 62 |
DXO Color Depth (bits) | 22.7 | 21.7 |
DXO Dynamic Range (EV) | 11.7 | 11.2 |
DXO Low Light (ISO) | 1078 | 722 |
Screen Specs | ||
Viewfinder Type | Optical viewfinder | Optical viewfinder |
Viewfinder Field of View | 100% | 95% |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.58x | 0.53x |
Top-Level Screen | Control Panel | no Top Display |
LCD Framing | Live View | Live View |
Rear LCD Size | 3.0 inch | 3.0 inch |
LCD Resolution | 230k dots | 1040k dots |
LCD Attachment | Fixed screen | Swivel screen |
Touch Input | no Touchscreen | Touchscreen |
Shooting Specs | ||
Autofocus System | Phase-detect AF | Phase-detect AF |
Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous Shooting | 10 shutter flaps/s | 5 shutter flaps/s |
Fill Flash | no On-Board Flash | Build-in Flash |
Storage Medium | CF or SDHC cards | SDXC cards |
Second Storage Option | Dual card slots | Single card slot |
Connectivity Specs | ||
External Flash | Hotshoe | Hotshoe |
Studio Flash | PC Sync socket | no PC Sync |
USB Connector | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
HDMI Port | no HDMI | mini HDMI |
Microphone Port | no MIC socket | External MIC port |
Wifi Support | no Wifi | no Wifi |
Body Specs | ||
Environmental Sealing | Weathersealed body | Not weather sealed |
Battery Type | LP-E4 power pack | LP-E8 power pack |
Battery Life (CIPA) | 2200 shots per charge | 440 shots per charge |
Body Dimensions |
156 x 157 x 80 mm (6.1 x 6.2 x 3.1 in) |
133 x 100 x 79 mm (5.2 x 3.9 x 3.1 in) |
Camera Weight | 1155 g (40.7 oz) | 575 g (20.3 oz) |
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