Nikon Df vs Canon EOS 1D X Mark III

This is a full comparison between the cameras Nikon Df and Canon EOS 1D X Mark III. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Nikon Df

Canon EOS 1D X Mark III

Manufacturing

Nikon Df is manufacturered by Nikon but Canon EOS 1D X Mark III is from Canon. Both Nikon and Canon are well known brands though.

Nikon Df were released 2013 and Canon EOS 1D X Mark III was released 2020. That is a 7 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera	Released
Nikon Df	2013
Canon EOS 1D X Mark III	2020

Type of camera

Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

Even though the camera sensors might be called differently they are both considered Full frame which means that the focal length of the lenses is not affected. There is no crop factor on any of these cameras and sensors.

Camera	Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Nikon Df	50 mm Full-frame sensor No crop factor/focal length multiplier
Canon EOS 1D X Mark III	50 mm Full-frame sensor No crop factor/focal length multiplier

** 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 Df has a 16 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 1D X Mark III has 20 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera	Megapixels
Nikon Df	16 MP 16163840 pixels 4928 x 3280
Canon EOS 1D X Mark III	20 MP 19961856 pixels 5472 x 3648

Canon EOS 1D X Mark III has a 23 % larger resolution than Nikon Df. 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 X Mark III has a larger ISO-range than Nikon Df. Canon EOS 1D X Mark III has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 102400 while Nikon Df has 100 to 12800.

Camera	ISO Range
Nikon Df	100-12800
Canon EOS 1D X Mark III	100-102400

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 Df
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 1D X Mark III

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Nikon Df can shoot up to 5,5 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 1D X Mark III can shoot up to 20 pictures per seconds.

Camera	FPS (Frames per second)
Nikon Df	5,5
Canon EOS 1D X Mark III	20

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

It is only one of these two cameras that support recording movies and movie clips and that is Canon EOS 1D X Mark III. Sadly, the Nikon Df does not support this.

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 X Mark III weighs 1440 gr (equal to 3,17 lb) which is 89% heavier than Nikon Df and its 760 gr (or 1,68 lb).

Camera	Weight
Nikon Df	760 gr 1,68 lb
Canon EOS 1D X Mark III	1440 gr 3,17 lb