Nikon D300s vs Canon EOS 1D Mark III
This is a full comparison between the cameras Nikon D300s and Canon EOS 1D Mark III. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
Nikon D300s is manufacturered by Nikon but Canon EOS 1D Mark III is from Canon. Both Nikon and Canon are well known brands though.
Nikon D300s were released 2009 and Canon EOS 1D Mark III was released 2007. That is a 2 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.Camera | Released |
Nikon D300s | 2009 |
Canon EOS 1D Mark III | 2007 |
Type of camera
Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.
Sensors / crop factor
These cameras have different sensors. Nikon D300s has a "Nikon DX"-sensor while Canon EOS 1D Mark III has a "Canon APS-H"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.
Camera | Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 ** |
Nikon D300s | 75 mm Nikon DX sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5 |
Canon EOS 1D Mark III | 65 mm Canon APS-H sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.3 |
** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"
Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Nikon)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)
Resolution
Nikon D300s has a 12,3 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 1D Mark III has 10,1 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
Camera | Megapixels |
Nikon D300s |
12,3 MP
12212224 pixels 4288 x 2848 |
Canon EOS 1D Mark III |
10,1 MP
10077696 pixels 3888 x 2592 |
Nikon D300s has a 21 % larger resolution than Canon EOS 1D Mark III. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.
ISO range
Canon EOS 1D Mark III has a larger ISO-range than Nikon D300s. Canon EOS 1D Mark III has an ISO range that stretches from 50 to 6400 while Nikon D300s has 200 to 6400.
Camera | ISO Range |
Nikon D300s | 200-6400 |
Canon EOS 1D Mark III | 50-6400 |
Autofocus and lens compatibility
Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.
Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D300s
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 1D Mark III
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Nikon D300s can shoot up to 7 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 1D Mark III can shoot up to 10 pictures per seconds.
Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
Nikon D300s | 7 |
Canon EOS 1D Mark III | 10 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
When comparing these two cameras there is only one of them that can shoot movies and that is Nikon D300s. Unfortunately Canon EOS 1D Mark III does not support recording movies and movie clips.
Weight
The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.
Canon EOS 1D Mark III weighs 1155 gr (equal to 2.55 lb) which is 23% heavier than Nikon D300s and its 938 gr (or 2.07 lb).
Camera | Weight |
Nikon D300s | 938 gr 2.07 lb |
Canon EOS 1D Mark III | 1155 gr 2.55 lb |
Nikon D300s vs Canon EOS 1D Mark III Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Nikon D300s and Canon EOS 1D Mark III, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.
Product |
Nikon D300s |
Canon EOS 1D Mark III |
Name | Nikon D300s | Canon EOS 1D Mark III |
Manufacturer | Nikon | Canon |
Release Date and Price |
Nikon D300s |
Canon EOS 1D Mark III |
Release Year | 2009 | 2007 |
Release Date | 2009-07-30 | 2007-02-22 |
MSRP | 1799 USD | 3999 USD |
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Camera Type |
Nikon D300s |
Canon EOS 1D Mark III |
Camera Type | DSLR | DSLR |
Sensor |
Nikon D300s |
Canon EOS 1D Mark III |
Sensor Size |
APS-C (approx 23.7 x 15.5 mm) Also known as "DX" |
APS-H (approx 27.9 x 18.6 mm) |
Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
Resolution | 4288 x 2848 pixels | 3888 x 2592 pixels |
Megapixels | 12,3 MP | 10,1 MP |
Image Processor | EXPEED | DUAL DIGIC 3 |
Image |
Nikon D300s |
Canon EOS 1D Mark III |
ISO Range | 200 - 6400 | 50 - 6400 |
White Balance Presets | 12 | 8 |
Custom White Balance | Yes | Yes |
Image Stabilization | No | No |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 0 stops | 0 stops |
Uncompressed format | RAW + TIFF | RAW |
Optics & Focus |
Nikon D300s |
Canon EOS 1D Mark III |
Autofocus Motor | Yes | Yes |
Autofocus |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous Face Detection LiveView |
Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous |
Focus Points | 51 | 19 |
Lens Mount |
Nikon F See Compatible Lenses |
Canon EF See Compatible Lenses |
Focal Length Multiplier |
DX / APS-C (1.5x) 1.5x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 36 mm 50 mm becomes 75 mm 100 mm becomes 150 mm 200 mm becomes 300 mm |
APS-H Sensor 1.3x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 31 mm 50 mm becomes 65 mm 100 mm becomes 130 mm 200 mm becomes 260 mm |
Screen & Viewfinder |
Nikon D300s |
Canon EOS 1D Mark III |
Articulated LCD | Fixed | Fixed |
Screen size | 3” | 3” |
Screen dots | 920000 | 230000 |
Touch screen | No | No |
Screen type | Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle | N/A |
Live view | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder Type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.94× (0.63× 35mm equiv.) | 0.76× (0.58× 35mm equiv.) |
Viewfinder Resolution | N/A | N/A |
Photography features |
Nikon D300s |
Canon EOS 1D Mark III |
Frames per second | 7 fps | 10 fps |
Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Built-in Flash | Yes | No |
Built-in Flash Range | 12 meters | N/A |
External Flash | Yes | Yes |
Self-Timer | Yes | Yes |
Time-lapse | Yes | Yes |
Metering modes |
Multi Center Weighted Spot |
Multi Center Weighted Spot Partial |
Exposure Compensation | +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Nikon D300s |
Canon EOS 1D Mark III |
Video recording | Yes | No |
Video format |
Motion JPEG |
N/A |
Video resolution |
1280 x 720 |
N/A |
Built-in Microphone | Yes | No |
Built-in Speakers | No | No |
Storage |
Nikon D300s |
Canon EOS 1D Mark III |
Memory Card |
Compact Flash |
Compact Flash SD/SDHC |
Connectivity |
Nikon D300s |
Canon EOS 1D Mark III |
HDMI Output | Yes | No |
Microphone Port | No | No |
Headphone Port | No | No |
Wireless |
Yes Eye-Fi Connected |
Yes Optional with WFT-E2 II |
Remote Control | Yes (Optional, wired or wireless) | Yes (N3 connector) |
GPS |
Yes Optional with GP-1 |
No |
Body & Dimensions |
Nikon D300s |
Canon EOS 1D Mark III |
Enviromentally sealed | Yes | Yes |
Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery Details |
Lithium-Ion EN-EL3e rechargeable battery & charger
|
Battery Pack LP-E4
|
Battery Life (CIPA) | 950 shots | 2200 shots |
Width | 147 mm | 156 mm |
Height | 114 mm | 157 mm |
Depth | 74 mm | 80 mm |
Weight | 938 gram | 1155 gram |