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Canon EOS-1D X vs Canon EOS 5D Mark III

Direct specification breakdown comparing Canon's 18.1MP Canon EF-mount body against Canon's 22.3MP Canon EF-mount body.

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Canon EOS-1D X Advantages4 Spec Wins
  • ✓Faster Continuous Burst (14fps vs 6fps)
  • ✓Faster Mechanical Shutter (14fps vs 6fps)
  • ✓Faster Electronic Shutter (14fps vs 6fps)
  • ✓Longer CIPA Battery Endurance (1120shots vs 950shots)
Canon EOS 5D Mark III Advantages2 Spec Wins
  • ✓Higher Sensor Resolution (22.3MP vs 18.1MP)
  • ✓Lighter Body (950g vs 1530g)
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Sensor & Image Quality

Effective megapixel count, sensor readout architecture, and lens mount

Effective Sensor Resolution
Canon EOS-1D X18.1 MP
Canon EOS 5D Mark III22.3 MP
✓ +4.2 MP
Sensor Architecture & Type
Canon EOS-1D XFull Frame CMOS
Canon EOS 5D Mark IIIFull Frame CMOS
Physical Sensor Dimensions
Canon EOS-1D X36.0 × 24.0 mm
Canon EOS 5D Mark III36.0 × 24.0 mm
Aspect Ratios
Canon EOS-1D X3:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Canon EOS 5D Mark III3:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Native Lens Mount
Canon EOS-1D XCanon EF
Canon EOS 5D Mark IIICanon EF
Image Processor
Canon EOS-1D XDual DIGIC 5+
Canon EOS 5D Mark IIIDIGIC 5+
02

Autofocus & Shooting Speed

Phase-detect AF points, neural subject tracking, burst speeds, and IBIS stops

Autofocus System
Canon EOS-1D X61-Point High Density Reticular AF
Canon EOS 5D Mark III61-Point High Density Reticular AF
Phase-Detect AF Points / Zones
Canon EOS-1D X61 points
Canon EOS 5D Mark III61 points
AI Subject Detection
Canon EOS-1D XDeep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Canon EOS 5D Mark IIIDeep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Max Continuous Burst Speed
Canon EOS-1D X14 fps
✓ +8 fps
Canon EOS 5D Mark III6 fps
Mechanical Shutter Burst
Canon EOS-1D X14 fps
✓ +8 fps
Canon EOS 5D Mark III6 fps
Electronic Shutter Burst
Canon EOS-1D X14 fps
✓ +8 fps
Canon EOS 5D Mark III6 fps
Maximum Shutter Speed
Canon EOS-1D X1/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
Canon EOS 5D Mark III1/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS)
Canon EOS-1D XNo Internal IBIS
Canon EOS 5D Mark IIINo Internal IBIS
03

Video Capabilities

Maximum recording resolution, frame rate capabilities, internal bit depth, and I/O

Max Video Resolution
Canon EOS-1D X1080p30 FHD
Canon EOS 5D Mark III1080p30 ALL-I
Supported Frame Rates
Canon EOS-1D X1080p30 FHD at maximum sustained frame rate
Canon EOS 5D Mark III1080p30 ALL-I at maximum sustained frame rate
Color Bit Depth & Sampling
Canon EOS-1D X8-bit 4:2:0 H.264
Canon EOS 5D Mark III8-bit 4:2:0 H.264
Log Gamma & Cinema Profiles
Canon EOS-1D XFull Cinema Log Profile Suite
Canon EOS 5D Mark IIIFull Cinema Log Profile Suite
Audio & HDMI I/O
Canon EOS-1D X3.5mm Stereo Microphone, 3.5mm Headphone Monitor, Clean HDMI Output
Canon EOS 5D Mark III3.5mm Stereo Microphone, 3.5mm Headphone Monitor, Clean HDMI Output
04

Hardware, Ergonomics & Pricing

Memory card slots, EVF optics, CIPA battery rating, weight, dimensions, and price

Memory Card Slots
Canon EOS-1D XDual CompactFlash Type I/II
Canon EOS 5D Mark III1x CompactFlash + 1x SD UHS-I
Electronic Viewfinder (EVF)
Canon EOS-1D XOptical Viewfinder (100% coverage)
Canon EOS 5D Mark IIIOptical Viewfinder (100% coverage)
Battery Life (CIPA Rated)
Canon EOS-1D X1120 shots
✓ +170 shots
Canon EOS 5D Mark III950 shots
Body Weight (with Battery & Card)
Canon EOS-1D X1530 g
Canon EOS 5D Mark III950 g
✓ 580g Lighter
Dimensions (W × H × D)
Canon EOS-1D X158.0 × 163.6 × 82.7 mm
Canon EOS 5D Mark III152.0 × 116.4 × 76.4 mm
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