Canon 1Ds Mark III vs Nikon D5600
The Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III and the Nikon D5600 are two digital cameras that were officially introduced, respectively, in August 2007 and November 2016. Both are DSLR (Digital Single Lens Reflex) cameras that are based on a full frame (1Ds Mark III) and an APS-C (D5600) sensor. The Canon has a resolution of 21 megapixels, whereas the Nikon provides 24 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 1Ds Mark III | Nikon D5600 | |
Digital single lens reflex | Digital single lens reflex | |
Canon EF mount lenses | Nikon F mount lenses | |
21 MP, Full Frame Sensor | 24 MP, APS-C Sensor | |
no Video | 1080/60p Video | |
ISO 100-1600 (50-3200) | ISO 100-25600 | |
Optical viewfinder | Optical viewfinder | |
3.0" LCD, 230k dots | 3.2" LCD, 1037k dots | |
Fixed screen (not touch-sensitive) | Swivel touchscreen | |
5 shutter flaps per second | 5 shutter flaps per second | |
Weathersealed body | Not weather sealed | |
1800 shots per battery charge | 970 shots per battery charge | |
150 x 160 x 80 mm, 1385 g | 124 x 97 x 70 mm, 465 g |
Body comparison: Canon 1Ds Mark III vs Nikon D5600
An illustration of the physical size and weight of the Canon 1Ds Mark III and the Nikon D5600 is provided in the side-by-side display below. The two cameras are presented according to their relative size. Three successive views from the front, the top, and the rear are shown. All width, height and depth measures 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 Nikon D5600 is considerably smaller (50 percent) than the Canon 1Ds Mark III. Moreover, the D5600 is substantially lighter (66 percent) than the 1Ds Mark III. It is worth mentioning in this context that the 1Ds Mark III is splash and dust resistant, while the D5600 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 will tend to go along with bigger and heavier lenses, although exceptions exist. You can compare the optics available for the two cameras in the Canon EF Lens Catalog (1Ds Mark III) and the Nikon Lens Catalog (D5600).
Concerning battery life, the 1Ds Mark III gets 1800 shots out of its LP-E4 battery, while the D5600 can take 970 images on a single charge of its EN-EL14a power pack. As can be seen in the images above, the 1Ds 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 D5600, there are third party battery grips available as optional accessories (see here on eBay).
The table below summarizes the key physical specs of the two cameras alongside a broader set of comparators. If you want to switch the focus of the display and review another camera pair, just select a new right or left comparator from among the camera models in the table. Alternatively, you can also move across to the CAM-parator tool and choose from the broad selection of possible camera comparisons 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 1Ds Mark III» | 150 mm | 160 mm | 80 mm | 1385 g | 1800 | Y | Aug 2007 | 7,999 | - | Canon 1Ds Mark III | ||
Nikon D5600« | 124 mm | 97 mm | 70 mm | 465 g | 970 | n | Nov 2016 | 699 | Nikon D5600 | |||
Canon 1D X Mark II« » | 158 mm | 168 mm | 83 mm | 1530 g | 1210 | Y | Feb 2016 | 5,999 | Canon 1D X Mark II | |||
Canon 1D C« » | 158 mm | 164 mm | 83 mm | 1545 g | 1120 | Y | Apr 2012 | 14,999 | - | Canon 1D C | ||
Canon 5D Mark III« » | 152 mm | 116 mm | 76 mm | 950 g | 950 | Y | Mar 2012 | 3,499 | - | Canon 5D Mark III | ||
Canon 6D« » | 145 mm | 111 mm | 71 mm | 770 g | 1090 | Y | Sep 2012 | 2,099 | - | Canon 6D | ||
Canon 1D X« » | 158 mm | 168 mm | 83 mm | 1551 g | 1120 | Y | Oct 2011 | 6,799 | - | Canon 1D X | ||
Canon 1D Mark IV« » | 156 mm | 157 mm | 80 mm | 1230 g | 1500 | Y | Oct 2009 | 4,999 | - | Canon 1D Mark IV | ||
Canon 5D Mark II« » | 152 mm | 114 mm | 75 mm | 850 g | 850 | Y | Sep 2008 | 3,499 | - | Canon 5D Mark II | ||
Canon 1D Mark III« » | 156 mm | 157 mm | 80 mm | 1155 g | 2200 | Y | Feb 2007 | 4,499 | - | Canon 1D Mark III | ||
Canon 1Ds Mark II« » | 156 mm | 158 mm | 80 mm | 1215 g | 1200 | Y | Sep 2004 | 7,999 | - | Canon 1Ds Mark II | ||
Nikon D3400« » | 124 mm | 98 mm | 76 mm | 445 g | 1200 | n | Aug 2016 | 499 | - | Nikon D3400 | ||
Nikon D5500« » | 124 mm | 97 mm | 70 mm | 420 g | 820 | n | Jan 2015 | 899 | - | Nikon D5500 | ||
Nikon D5300« » | 125 mm | 98 mm | 76 mm | 480 g | 600 | n | Oct 2013 | 799 | - | Nikon D5300 | ||
Nikon D3200« » | 125 mm | 96 mm | 77 mm | 505 g | 540 | n | Apr 2012 | 599 | - | Nikon D3200 | ||
Nikon D5200« » | 129 mm | 98 mm | 78 mm | 555 g | 500 | n | Nov 2012 | 749 | - | Nikon D5200 | ||
Nikon D3X« » | 160 mm | 157 mm | 88 mm | 1260 g | 4400 | Y | Dec 2008 | 7,999 | - | Nikon D3X | ||
Any camera decision will naturally be influenced heavily by the price. 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 D5600 was launched at a markedly lower price (by 91 percent) than the 1Ds 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.
Sensor comparison: Canon 1Ds Mark III vs Nikon D5600
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. Further, a large sensor camera will give the photographer additional creative options when using shallow depth-of-field to isolate a subject from its 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 1Ds Mark III features a full frame sensor and the Nikon D5600 an APS-C sensor. The sensor area in the D5600 is 58 percent smaller. As a result of these sensor size differences, the cameras have a format factor of, respectively, 1.0 and 1.5. Both cameras have a native aspect ratio (sensor width to sensor height) of 3:2.

Despite having a smaller sensor, the D5600 offers a higher resolution of 24 megapixels, compared with 21 MP of the 1Ds 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 3.91μm versus 6.41μm for the 1Ds Mark III). However, it should be noted that the D5600 is much more recent (by 9 years and 2 months) than the 1Ds Mark III, and its sensor will have benefitted from technological advances during this time that make it possible to gather light more efficiently. Coming back to sensor resolution, it should be mentioned that the D5600 has no anti-alias filter installed, so that it can capture all the detail its sensor resolves.
The Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III has a native sensitivity range from ISO 100 to ISO 1600, which can be extended to ISO 50-3200. The corresponding ISO settings for the Nikon D5600 are ISO 100 to ISO 25600 (no boost).

Consistent information on actual sensor performance is available from DXO Mark for many cameras. 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 consideration, the D5600 has a markedly higher DXO score than the 1Ds Mark III (overall score 4 points higher), which will translate into better image quality. The advantage is based on 0.1 bits higher color depth, 2 EV in additional dynamic range, and 0.3 stops of reduced low light sensitivity. The adjacent table reports on the physical sensor characteristics and the outcomes of the DXO sensor quality tests for a sample of comparator-cameras.
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 1Ds Mark III» | Full Frame | 21.0 | 5616 | 3744 | - | 24.0 | 12.0 | 1663 | 80 | Canon 1Ds Mark III | |
Nikon D5600« | APS-C | 24.0 | 6000 | 4000 | 1080/60p | 24.1 | 14.0 | 1306 | 84 | Nikon D5600 | |
Canon 1D X Mark II« » | Full Frame | 20.0 | 5472 | 3648 | 4K/60p | 24.1 | 13.5 | 3207 | 88 | Canon 1D X Mark II | |
Canon 1D C« » | Full Frame | 17.9 | 5184 | 3456 | 4K/24p | - | - | - | - | Canon 1D C | |
Canon 5D Mark III« » | Full Frame | 22.1 | 5760 | 3840 | 1080/30p | 24.0 | 11.7 | 2293 | 81 | Canon 5D Mark III | |
Canon 6D« » | Full Frame | 20.0 | 5472 | 3648 | 1080/30p | 23.8 | 12.1 | 2340 | 82 | Canon 6D | |
Canon 1D X« » | Full Frame | 17.9 | 5184 | 3456 | 1080/30p | 23.8 | 11.8 | 2786 | 82 | Canon 1D X | |
Canon 1D Mark IV« » | APS-H | 16.0 | 4896 | 3264 | 1080/30p | 22.8 | 12.0 | 1320 | 74 | Canon 1D Mark IV | |
Canon 5D Mark II« » | Full Frame | 21.0 | 5616 | 3744 | 1080/30p | 23.7 | 11.9 | 1815 | 79 | Canon 5D Mark II | |
Canon 1D Mark III« » | APS-H | 10.1 | 3888 | 2592 | - | 22.7 | 11.7 | 1078 | 71 | Canon 1D Mark III | |
Canon 1Ds Mark II« » | Full Frame | 16.6 | 4992 | 3328 | - | 23.3 | 11.3 | 1480 | 74 | Canon 1Ds Mark II | |
Nikon D3400« » | APS-C | 24.0 | 6000 | 4000 | 1080/60p | 24.8 | 13.9 | 1192 | 86 | Nikon D3400 | |
Nikon D5500« » | APS-C | 24.0 | 6000 | 4000 | 1080/60p | 24.1 | 14.0 | 1438 | 84 | Nikon D5500 | |
Nikon D5300« » | APS-C | 24.0 | 6000 | 4000 | 1080/60p | 24.0 | 13.9 | 1338 | 83 | Nikon D5300 | |
Nikon D3200« » | APS-C | 24.1 | 6016 | 4000 | 1080/30p | 24.1 | 13.2 | 1131 | 81 | Nikon D3200 | |
Nikon D5200« » | APS-C | 24.0 | 6000 | 4000 | 1080/60i | 24.2 | 13.9 | 1284 | 84 | Nikon D5200 | |
Nikon D3X« » | Full Frame | 24.4 | 6048 | 4032 | - | 24.7 | 13.7 | 1992 | 88 | Nikon D3X |
Many modern cameras are not only capable of taking still images, but also of capturing video footage. The D5600 indeed provides for movie recording, while the 1Ds Mark III does not. The highest resolution format that the D5600 can use is 1080/60p.
Feature comparison: Canon 1Ds Mark III vs Nikon D5600
Beyond body and sensor, cameras can and do differ across a range of features. The 1Ds Mark III and the D5600 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 table below summarizes some of the other core capabilities of the Canon 1Ds Mark III and Nikon D5600 in connection with corresponding information for a sample of similar cameras.
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 1Ds Mark III» | optical | Y | 3.0 | 230 | fixed | n | 8000 | 5.0 | n | n | Canon 1Ds Mark III | |
Nikon D5600« | optical | n | 3.2 | 1037 | swivel | Y | 4000 | 5.0 | Y | n | Nikon D5600 | |
Canon 1D X Mark II« » | optical | Y | 3.2 | 1620 | fixed | Y | 8000 | 16.0 | n | n | Canon 1D X Mark II | |
Canon 1D C« » | optical | Y | 3.2 | 1040 | fixed | n | 8000 | 14.0 | n | n | Canon 1D C | |
Canon 5D Mark III« » | optical | Y | 3.2 | 1040 | fixed | n | 8000 | 6.0 | n | n | Canon 5D Mark III | |
Canon 6D« » | optical | Y | 3.0 | 1040 | fixed | n | 4000 | 4.5 | n | n | Canon 6D | |
Canon 1D X« » | optical | Y | 3.2 | 1040 | fixed | n | 8000 | 14.0 | n | n | Canon 1D X | |
Canon 1D Mark IV« » | optical | Y | 3.0 | 920 | fixed | n | 8000 | 10.0 | n | n | Canon 1D Mark IV | |
Canon 5D Mark II« » | optical | Y | 3.0 | 920 | fixed | n | 8000 | 3.9 | n | n | Canon 5D Mark II | |
Canon 1D Mark III« » | optical | Y | 3.0 | 230 | fixed | n | 8000 | 10.0 | n | n | Canon 1D Mark III | |
Canon 1Ds Mark II« » | optical | Y | 2.0 | 230 | fixed | n | 8000 | 4.0 | n | n | Canon 1Ds Mark II | |
Nikon D3400« » | optical | n | 3.0 | 921 | fixed | n | 4000 | 5.0 | Y | n | Nikon D3400 | |
Nikon D5500« » | optical | n | 3.2 | 1037 | swivel | Y | 4000 | 5.0 | Y | n | Nikon D5500 | |
Nikon D5300« » | optical | n | 3.2 | 1037 | swivel | n | 4000 | 5.0 | Y | n | Nikon D5300 | |
Nikon D3200« » | optical | n | 3.0 | 921 | fixed | n | 4000 | 4.0 | Y | n | Nikon D3200 | |
Nikon D5200« » | optical | n | 3.0 | 921 | swivel | n | 4000 | 5.0 | Y | n | Nikon D5200 | |
Nikon D3X« » | optical | Y | 3.0 | 922 | fixed | n | 8000 | 5.0 | n | n | Nikon D3X |
One feature that is present on the 1Ds Mark III, but is missing on the D5600 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 D5600 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 1Ds Mark III does not have a selfie-screen.The 1Ds Mark III writes its imaging data to Compact Flash cards, while the D5600 uses SDXC cards. The 1Ds Mark III features dual card slots, which can be very useful in case a memory card fails. In contrast, the D5600 only has one slot.
Connectivity comparison: Canon 1Ds Mark III vs Nikon D5600
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-1Ds Mark III and Nikon D5600 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 1Ds Mark III» | Y | - | - | - | - | - | 2.0 | - | - | - | Canon 1Ds Mark III | |
Nikon D5600« | Y | stereo | mono | Y | - | mini | 2.0 | Y | Y | Y | Nikon D5600 | |
Canon 1D X Mark II« » | Y | mono | mono | Y | Y | mini | 3.0 | - | - | - | Canon 1D X Mark II | |
Canon 1D C« » | Y | mono | mono | Y | Y | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | Canon 1D C | |
Canon 5D Mark III« » | Y | mono | mono | Y | Y | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | Canon 5D Mark III | |
Canon 6D« » | Y | mono | mono | Y | - | mini | 2.0 | Y | - | - | Canon 6D | |
Canon 1D X« » | Y | mono | - | Y | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | Canon 1D X | |
Canon 1D Mark IV« » | Y | stereo | - | Y | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | Canon 1D Mark IV | |
Canon 5D Mark II« » | Y | mono | mono | Y | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | Canon 5D Mark II | |
Canon 1D Mark III« » | Y | - | - | - | - | - | 2.0 | - | - | - | Canon 1D Mark III | |
Canon 1Ds Mark II« » | Y | - | - | - | - | - | 2.0 | - | - | - | Canon 1Ds Mark II | |
Nikon D3400« » | Y | mono | mono | - | - | mini | 2.0 | Y | - | Y | Nikon D3400 | |
Nikon D5500« » | Y | stereo | mono | Y | - | mini | 2.0 | Y | - | - | Nikon D5500 | |
Nikon D5300« » | Y | stereo | mono | Y | - | mini | 2.0 | Y | - | - | Nikon D5300 | |
Nikon D3200« » | Y | mono | mono | Y | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | Nikon D3200 | |
Nikon D5200« » | Y | stereo | mono | Y | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | Nikon D5200 | |
Nikon D3X« » | Y | - | - | - | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | Nikon D3X |
It is notable that the D5600 offers wifi support, which can be a very convenient means to transfer image data to an off-camera location. In contrast, the 1Ds Mark III does not offer wifi capability.
Studio photographers will appreciate that the Canon 1Ds Mark III (unlike the D5600) features a PC Sync socket, so that professional strobe lights can be controlled by the camera.
The D5600 is a recent model that features in the current product line-up of Nikon. In contrast, the 1Ds Mark III has been discontinued (but it can be found pre-owned on eBay). As a replacement in the same line of cameras, the 1Ds Mark III was succeeded by the Canon 1DX.
Review summary: Canon 1Ds Mark III vs Nikon D5600
So what conclusions can be drawn? Is the Canon 1Ds Mark III better than the Nikon D5600 or vice versa? Below is a summary of the relative strengths of each of the two contestants.

Advantages of the Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III:
- Better moiré control: Has an anti-alias filter to avoid artificial patterns to appear in images.
- Better low-light sensitivity: Requires less light for good images (0.3 stops ISO advantage).
- 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.
- More portrait friendly: Features an integrated vertical grip for easier portrait shooting.
- Longer lasting: Can take more shots (1800 versus 970) 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 August 2007).

Reasons to prefer the Nikon D5600:
- More detail: Has more megapixels (24 vs 21MP), which boosts linear resolution by 7%.
- Maximized detail: Lacks an anti-alias filter to exploit the sensor's full resolution potential.
- Better image quality: Scores markedly higher (4 points) in the DXO overall evaluation.
- More dynamic range: Captures a broader range of light and dark details (2 EV of extra DR).
- Broader imaging potential: Can capture not only stills but also 1080/60p video.
- Larger screen: Has a bigger rear LCD (3.2" vs 3.0") for image review and settings control.
- More detailed LCD: Has a higher resolution rear screen (1037k 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 (124x97mm vs 150x160mm) and will fit more readily into a bag.
- Less heavy: Has a lower weight (by 920g or 66 percent) and is thus easier to take along.
- Easier fill-in: Has a small integrated flash to brighten shadows of backlit subjects.
- Easier file upload: Has wifi built in for automatic backup or image transfer to the web.
- Easier device pairing: Supports NFC for fast wireless image transfer over short distances.
- Easier wireless transfer: Supports Bluetooth for image sharing without cables.
- More affordable: Was introduced into a lower priced category (91 percent cheaper at launch).
- More modern: Reflects 9 years and 2 months of technical progress since the 1Ds Mark III launch.
If the count of individual advantages (bullet points above) is taken as a guide, the D5600 is the clear winner of the contest (18 : 10 points). However, the pertinence of the various camera strengths will differ across photographers, so that you might want to weigh individual camera traits according to their importance for your own imaging needs before making a camera decision.
In any case, while the specs-based evaluation of cameras is instructive in revealing their potential as photographic tools, it says nothing about, for example, the handling, responsiveness, and overall imaging quality of the 1Ds Mark III and the D5600 in practical situations. User reviews, such as those found at amazon, can sometimes inform about these issues, but such feedback is often incomplete, inconsistent, and biased.
Expert reviews: Canon 1Ds Mark III vs Nikon D5600
This is why hands-on reviews by experts are important. The table below summarizes the assessments of some of the best known 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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Launch Price (USD) |
Street Price (USD) |
Used Price (USD) |
Camera Model |
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Canon 1Ds Mark III» | - | HiRec | 4.5/5 | - | - | Aug 2007 | 7,999 | - | Canon 1Ds Mark III | ||
Nikon D5600« | - | 79/100 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | 4/5 | Nov 2016 | 699 | Nikon D5600 | |||
Canon 1D X Mark II« » | - | 89/100 | 4.5/5 | 5/5 | 4.5/5 | Feb 2016 | 5,999 | Canon 1D X Mark II | |||
Canon 1D C« » | - | - | - | - | - | Apr 2012 | 14,999 | - | Canon 1D C | ||
Canon 5D Mark III« » | HiRec | 82/100 | 4.5/5 | 5/5 | 4.5/5 | Mar 2012 | 3,499 | - | Canon 5D Mark III | ||
Canon 6D« » | HiRec | 83/100 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | Sep 2012 | 2,099 | - | Canon 6D | ||
Canon 1D X« » | - | - | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | Oct 2011 | 6,799 | - | Canon 1D X | ||
Canon 1D Mark IV« » | - | 89/100 | - | 5/5 | - | Oct 2009 | 4,999 | - | Canon 1D Mark IV | ||
Canon 5D Mark II« » | 91/100 | 79/100 | 4/5 | 5/5 | - | Sep 2008 | 3,499 | - | Canon 5D Mark II | ||
Canon 1D Mark III« » | - | - | - | rev | - | Feb 2007 | 4,499 | - | Canon 1D Mark III | ||
Canon 1Ds Mark II« » | - | HiRec | - | - | - | Sep 2004 | 7,999 | - | Canon 1Ds Mark II | ||
Nikon D3400« » | Rec | 76/100 | 4/5 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | Aug 2016 | 499 | - | Nikon D3400 | ||
Nikon D5500« » | Rec | 79/100 | 4.5/5 | 5/5 | 4.5/5 | Jan 2015 | 899 | - | Nikon D5500 | ||
Nikon D5300« » | HiRec | 79/100 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | Oct 2013 | 799 | - | Nikon D5300 | ||
Nikon D3200« » | HiRec | 73/100 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | Apr 2012 | 599 | - | Nikon D3200 | ||
Nikon D5200« » | HiRec | 79/100 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | Nov 2012 | 749 | - | Nikon D5200 | ||
Nikon D3X« » | - | 86/100 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | Dec 2008 | 7,999 | - | Nikon D3X |
Care should be taken when interpreting the review scores above, though. The ratings are only valid when referring to cameras in the same category and of the same age. Thus, a score needs to be put into the context of the launch date and the launch price of the camera, and comparing ratings of very distinct cameras or ones that are far apart in terms of their release date have little meaning. It should also be noted that some of the review sites have over time altered the way they render their verdicts.
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Specifications: Canon 1Ds Mark III vs Nikon D5600
Camera Model | Canon 1Ds Mark III | Nikon D5600 |
Camera Type | Digital single lens reflex | Digital single lens reflex |
Camera Lens | Canon EF mount lenses | Nikon F mount lenses |
Launch Date | August 2007 | November 2016 |
Launch Price | USD 7999 | USD 699 |
Sensor Specs | ||
Sensor Technology | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Format | Full Frame Sensor | APS-C Sensor |
Sensor Size | 36.0 x 24.0 mm | 23.5 x 24.0 mm |
Sensor Area | 864 mm2 | 366.6 mm2 |
Sensor Diagonal | 43.3 mm | 28.2 mm |
Crop Factor | 1.0x | 1.5x |
Sensor Resolution | 21 Megapixels | 24 Megapixels |
Image Resolution | 5616 x 3744 pixels | 6000 x 4000 pixels |
Pixel Pitch | 6.41 μm | 3.91 μm |
Pixel Density | 2.43 MP/cm2 | 6.55 MP/cm2 |
Moiré control | Anti-Alias filter | no AA filter |
Movie Capability | no Video | 1080/60p Video |
ISO Setting | 100-1600 ISO | 100-25600 ISO |
ISO Boost | 50-3200 ISO | no Enhancement |
Image Processor | DIGIC III (Dual) | EXPEED 4 |
DXO Sensor Quality (score) | 80 | 84 |
DXO Color Depth (bits) | 24.0 | 24.1 |
DXO Dynamic Range (EV) | 12.0 | 14.0 |
DXO Low Light (ISO) | 1663 | 1306 |
Screen Specs | ||
Viewfinder Type | Optical viewfinder | Optical viewfinder |
Viewfinder Field of View | 100% | 95% |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.76x | 0.57x |
Top-Level Screen | Control Panel | no Top Display |
LCD Framing | Live View | Live View |
Rear LCD Size | 3.0 inch | 3.2 inch |
LCD Resolution | 230k dots | 1037k 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 | 5 shutter flaps/s | 5 shutter flaps/s |
Fill Flash | no On-Board Flash | Build-in Flash |
Storage Medium | CF 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 | Wifi built-in |
Near-Field Communication | no NFC | NFC built-in |
Bluetooth Support | no Bluetooth | Bluetooth built-in |
Body Specs | ||
Environmental Sealing | Weathersealed body | Not weather sealed |
Battery Type | LP-E4 power pack | EN-EL14a power pack |
Battery Life (CIPA) | 1800 shots per charge | 970 shots per charge |
Body Dimensions |
150 x 160 x 80 mm (5.9 x 6.3 x 3.1 in) |
124 x 97 x 70 mm (4.9 x 3.8 x 2.8 in) |
Camera Weight | 1385 g (48.9 oz) | 465 g (16.4 oz) |
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