Comparisons / Comparison of Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III and Canon EOS 40D

Comparison of Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III and Canon EOS 40D [S]ave

Attribute
Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III ×
Canon EOS 40D ×
General
ModelCanon EOS-1Ds Mark IIICanon EOS 40D
BrandCanonCanon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/https://www.usa.canon.com/
Model number1Ds Mark III40D
Camera formatPro SLRPro SLR
Release year (year)20072007
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)156146
Width (mm)8074
Height (mm)160108
Weight (g)1,425844
Waterproof--
PredecessorCanon 1Ds Mark IICanon 30D
SuccessorCanon 1DX1DsCanon 50D
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerCanonCanon
Effective megapixels (MP)21.110.1
Sensor format35mmAPS-C
Sensor area (mm²)864369.72
Sensor width (mm)3623.7
Sensor height (mm)2415.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)6.416.1
Focal Length Multiplier (x)11.6
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score8064
Dxo color depth score (bit)2422.1
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)1211.3
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)1,663703
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 2784 x 1856(5.2 mp 3:2)
  • 4080 x 2720(11.1 mp 3:2)
  • 4992 x 3328(16.6 mp 3:2)
  • 5616 x 3744(21.0 mp 3:2)
  • 1936 x 1288(2.5 mp 3:2)
  • 2816 x 1880(5.3 mp 3:2)
  • 3888 x 2592(10.1 mp 3:2)
Image file format
  • 14-bit cr2
  • jpeg
  • raw
  • sraw
  • jpeg
  • raw
  • sraw (14-bit cr2)
Continuous-mode (fps)56.4
Video Capture
Can take movies--
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Video usable as viewfinder++
Lens and Optics
Lens mountCanon EFCanon EF/EF-S
Integrated nd filter--
Optical image stabilization--
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeAF-dedicated CMOS sensor, 45 AF points, 19 high-precision cross-type points, 26 assist type pointsAF-dedicated CMOS Sensor, 9 cross-type AF points
Auto focus assist light-+
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDOptical / LCD
Viewfinder typeSLR; eye-level pentaprism, interchangeable screens, 100%, 0.75x, 20mm eyepoint, -3.0 to +1.0 diopterSLR; eye-level pentaprism, interchangeable screen, 95%, 0.95x, 22mm relief, -3.0 to +1.0 diopter
Focus peaking--
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.75-
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.75-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1010
Top deck display++
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)1,6001,600
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settingsAuto, 100-1600, 1/3 EV increments, 50 & 3200 extensionAuto, 100 - 1600 in 1/3 or 1EV steps, 3200 via custom function
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom (up to 5)
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • kelvin
  • personal (pc 1- 5)
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • 000k
  • 800k - 10
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • kelvin 2
  • shade
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/8000 - 301/8000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes63-zone Evaluative linked to 19 AF points, Center-weighted, Partial (8.5%), Spot (2.5%), Multi-spot35-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Partial, Spot (3.8%)
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modes-Green Zone, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Action, Night Portrait, Flash Off
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash-+
Flash modes-
  • e-ttl ii
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)-13
Flash range description-Lens aperture dependent
Max flash sync (s)1/2501/250
Flash exposure compensation+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionPC Sync, Hot ShoeHot Shoe
Image Storage
Usable memory types
  • cf1
  • cf2
  • microdrive
  • sd
  • sdh
  • cf1
  • cf2
  • microdriv
Dual card slots+-
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • 14-bit cr2
  • raw
  • sraw
  • raw
  • sraw (14-bit cr2)
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 1.1
  • usb 2.0 full (low) speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant+-
Remote control+-
Remote control type
  • wired
  • wireless
-
Connections (extended)
  • 15-pin system extension terminal
  • n3 remote control terminal
  • n3-type push-in terminal
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.30.3
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.30.3
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)814
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)56.4
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)8-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.070.13
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.060.08
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.040.06
Shutter lag (notes)Live View Prefocused: 0.118sFull AF lag Live View Silent Mode 1 = 0.166sFull AF lag Live View Silent Mode 2 = 0.168sFull AF lag Live View Silent Mode disabled = 0.283s
Startup time (s)0.50.4
Play -> record time (s)0.30.3
Flash cycle time, full power (s)-2.9
Power
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)1,800800
Battery form factorProprietary LP-E4Proprietary BP-511/A, BP-512; BG-E2N Battery Grip
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeble
Batteries included1 x Proprietary LP-E4 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary BP-511A Lithium-ion rechargeble
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included+-
Internal charging supported--
Software
Included software
  • digital photo professional 3.2
  • eos utility 2.2
  • zoombrowser ex 6.0 and imagebrowser 6.0
  • digital photo professional 3.1
  • eos utility 2.1
  • zoombrowser ex 5.8 and imagebrowser 5.8
Os compatibility-
  • mac os x.
  • windows xp/vista
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresReplaces EOS-1Ds Mark II- 21.1MP, Full-frame CMOS sensor- 6Replaces EOS 30D- 10.1 MP, APS-C CMOS sensor- Single DIGIC III processor, 14-bit, Highlight Tone Priority mode- ISO 100-1600/3200- 6.5fps, 75 JPEG



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