Comparisons / Comparison of Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III and Pentax K10D

Comparison of Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III and Pentax K10D [S]ave

Attribute
Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III ×
Pentax K10D ×
General
ModelCanon EOS-1Ds Mark IIIPentax K10D
BrandCanonPentax
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/https://us.ricoh-imaging.com/
Model number1Ds Mark IIIK10D
Camera formatPro SLRPro SLR
Release year (year)20072006
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)156142
Width (mm)8070
Height (mm)160101
Weight (g)1,425790
Waterproof--
PredecessorCanon 1Ds Mark IIPentax *ist D
SuccessorCanon 1DX1DsPentax K20D
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCCD
Sensor manufacturerCanon-
Effective megapixels (MP)21.110.2
Sensor format35mmAPS-C
Sensor area (mm²)864368.16
Sensor width (mm)3623.6
Sensor height (mm)2415.6
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 score8066
Dxo color depth score (bit)2422.7
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)1211.6
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)1,663522
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)
  • 1824 x 1216(2.2 mp 3:2)
  • 3008 x 2000(6.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3872 x 2592(10.0 mp other)
Image file format
  • 14-bit cr2
  • jpeg
  • raw
  • sraw
  • .dng)
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
  • raw (.pef
Continuous-mode (fps)53.1
Video Capture
Can take movies--
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Video usable as viewfinder+-
Lens and Optics
Lens mountCanon EFPentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2)
Lens-Pentax 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 SMC P-DA
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)-27.00 - 83.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)-18.00 - 55.00
Zoom ratio (x)-3
Aperture range (f)-0.18 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)-25
Filter thread (mm)-52
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom--
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeAF-dedicated CMOS sensor, 45 AF points, 19 high-precision cross-type points, 26 assist type points11-point TTL phase-matching (SAFOX VIII)
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
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)32.5
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000210,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1020
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, 200, 400, 800, 1600, ISO priority AE
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom (up to 5)
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • kelvin
  • personal (pc 1- 5)
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • manual
  • shade
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/8000 - 301/4000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes63-zone Evaluative linked to 19 AF points, Center-weighted, Partial (8.5%), Spot (2.5%), Multi-spotTTL open-aperture: 16-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure+-
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 12
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash-+
Flash modes-
  • auto
  • auto + red-eye reduction
  • flash-off
  • flash-on
  • flash-on + red-eye reduction
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)-11
Flash range description-Depends on lens
Max flash sync (s)1/2501/180
Flash exposure compensation+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-
External flash connectionPC Sync, Hot ShoeHot Shoe
Image Storage
Usable memory types
  • cf1
  • cf2
  • microdrive
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots+-
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • 14-bit cr2
  • raw
  • sraw
  • .dng)
  • raw (.pef
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
  • ir or wired
Connections (extended)
  • 15-pin system extension terminal
  • n3 remote control terminal
  • dc input
  • wired remote
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.30.39
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.30.62
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)812
Camera penalizes early shutter press-+
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)53.1
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)8-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.070.25
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.060.18
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)-0.28
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.040.11
Shutter lag (notes)Live View Prefocused: 0.118s-
Startup time (s)0.50.4
Play -> record time (s)0.3-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)-3.8
Power
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)1,800480
Battery form factorProprietary LP-E4Proprietary D-LI50
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary LP-E4 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary D-LI50 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
  • s-sw55 software (cd-rom)
Os compatibility-
  • macos 10.2 or later
  • windows 2000/xp
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresReplaces EOS-1Ds Mark II- 21.1MP, Full-frame CMOS sensor- 6Image stabilization is sensor shift type. Kit version is priced at $100 more than body only



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