Comparisons / Comparison of Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III and Nikon D200

Comparison of Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III and Nikon D200 [S]ave

Attribute
Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III ×
Nikon D200 ×
General
ModelCanon EOS-1Ds Mark IIINikon D200
BrandCanonNikon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/https://www.nikonusa.com/
Model number1Ds Mark IIID200
Camera formatPro SLRPro SLR
Release year (year)20072005
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)156147
Width (mm)8074
Height (mm)160113
Weight (g)1,425830
Waterproof--
PredecessorCanon 1Ds Mark II-
SuccessorCanon 1DX1DsNikon D300
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCCD
Sensor manufacturerCanon-
Effective megapixels (MP)21.110.2
Sensor format35mmAPS-C
Sensor area (mm²)864372.88
Sensor width (mm)3623.6
Sensor height (mm)2415.8
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)6.416.1
Focal Length Multiplier (x)11.5
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)2422.3
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)1211.5
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)1,663583
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 1296(2.5 mp other)
  • 2896 x 1944(5.6 mp other)
  • 3872 x 2592(10.0 mp other)
Image file format
  • 14-bit cr2
  • jpeg
  • raw
  • sraw
  • 12-bit compression
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
  • nef (raw)
Continuous-mode (fps)55
Video Capture
Can take movies--
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Video usable as viewfinder+-
Lens and Optics
Lens mountCanon EFNikon F
Lens-Nikon F mount
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 pointsTTL Phase Detection (Nikon Multi-CAM 1000); 11-point : 1 center cross, 2 horizontal, 8 vertical
Auto focus assist light-+
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDOptical / LCD(playback only)
Viewfinder typeSLR; eye-level pentaprism, interchangeable screens, 100%, 0.75x, 20mm eyepoint, -3.0 to +1.0 diopterSLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 95%, 0.94x, 19.5mm eyepoint, -2.0 to +1.0 diopter
Focus peaking--
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.750.63
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.750.94
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)32.5
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1025
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 1/3EV steps, plus HI-0.3, HI-0.7 and HI-1 (3200)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom (up to 5)
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • kelvin
  • personal (pc 1- 5)
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • 6 presets
  • auto
  • manual
Shutter speed range (s)1/8000 - 301/8000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes63-zone Evaluative linked to 19 AF points, Center-weighted, Partial (8.5%), Spot (2.5%), Multi-spot3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure+-
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 20
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash-+
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)-12
Flash range description-(ISO 100 at 20�C/68�F): approx. 12m / 39ft (manual 13m / 42ft)
Max flash sync (s)1/2501/250
Flash exposure compensation+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionPC Sync, Hot ShoeHot Shoe, Sync Terminal
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
  • 12-bit compression
  • nef (raw)
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
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
  • optional mc30/36
  • wt-3
Connections (extended)
  • 15-pin system extension terminal
  • n3 remote control terminal
  • dc in
  • gps nmea 0183 (ver. 2.01) interface standard supported with 9-pin d-sub cable (optional) and gps adapter cord mc-35 (optional)
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)822
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)55
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)831
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.070.27
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)-0.27
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.060.06
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)-0.27
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.040.06
Shutter lag (notes)Live View Prefocused: 0.118s-
Startup time (s)0.50.2
Play -> record time (s)0.3-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)-3
Power
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)1,800340
Battery form factorProprietary LP-E4Proprietary EN-EL3e
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary LP-E4 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary EN-EL3e Lithium Ion rechargeable
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
  • pictureproject cd-rom
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresReplaces EOS-1Ds Mark II- 21.1MP, Full-frame CMOS sensor- 6-



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