Nikon Z9 vs Canon EOS 1D Mark III

This is a full comparison between the cameras Nikon Z9 and Canon EOS 1D Mark III. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Nikon Z9 is manufacturered by Nikon but Canon EOS 1D Mark III is from Canon. Both Nikon and Canon are well known brands though.

Type of camera

Nikon Z9 is a Mirrorless camera while Canon EOS 1D Mark III is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Nikon Z9 has a "Nikon FX"-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.

** 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 Z9 has a 46 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:

Nikon Z9 has a 351 % 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

Nikon Z9 has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS 1D Mark III. Nikon Z9 has an ISO range that stretches from 32 to 102400 while Canon EOS 1D Mark III has 50 to 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 Z9
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 Z9 can shoot up to 30 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 1D Mark III can shoot up to 10 pictures per seconds.

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 Z9. 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.

Nikon Z9 weighs 1340 gr (equal to 2.95 lb) which is 16% heavier than Canon EOS 1D Mark III and its 1155 gr (or 2.55 lb).

Nikon Z9 vs Canon EOS 1D Mark III Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Nikon Z9 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 Z9	Canon EOS 1D Mark III
Name	Nikon Z9	Canon EOS 1D Mark III
Manufacturer	Nikon	Canon
Release Date and Price	Nikon Z9	Canon EOS 1D Mark III
Release Year	2021	2007
Release Date	2021-10-28	2007-02-22
MSRP	5500 USD	3999 USD
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Camera Type	Nikon Z9	Canon EOS 1D Mark III
Camera Type	Mirrorless	DSLR
Sensor	Nikon Z9	Canon EOS 1D Mark III
Sensor Size	Full Frame (approx 36 x 23.9 mm) Also known as "FX"	APS-H (approx 27.9 x 18.6 mm)
Sensor Type	Full Stacked CMOS	CMOS
Resolution	8256 x 5504 pixels	3888 x 2592 pixels
Megapixels	46 MP	10,1 MP
Image Processor	EXPEED 7	DUAL DIGIC 3
Image	Nikon Z9	Canon EOS 1D Mark III
ISO Range	32 - 102400	50 - 6400
White Balance Presets	9	8
Custom White Balance	Yes	Yes
Image Stabilization	Yes (Sensor Shift (Synchro VR with selected lenses))	No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating	6 stops	0 stops
Uncompressed format	RAW	RAW
Optics & Focus	Nikon Z9	Canon EOS 1D Mark III
Autofocus Motor	Yes	Yes
Autofocus	Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView	Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous
Focus Points	493	19
Lens Mount	Nikon Z See Compatible Lenses	Canon EF See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier	FX (Full frame) No multiplier Example: 24 mm remains 24 mm 50 mm remains 50 mm 100 mm remains 100 mm 200 mm remains 200 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 Z9	Canon EOS 1D Mark III
Articulated LCD	Tilting	Fixed
Screen size	3.2”	3”
Screen dots	2088960	230000
Touch screen	Yes	No
Screen type	TFT LCD	N/A
Live view	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder Type	Electronic	Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.8x	0.76× (0.58× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution	3686400	N/A
Photography features	Nikon Z9	Canon EOS 1D Mark III
Frames per second	30 fps	10 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed	900 seconds	30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed	1/32000 seconds	1/8000 seconds
Built-in Flash	No	No
Built-in Flash Range	N/A	N/A
External Flash	Yes	Yes
Self-Timer	Yes	Yes
Time-lapse	Yes	Yes
Metering modes	Multi Center Weighted Highlight 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 Z9	Canon EOS 1D Mark III
Video recording	Yes	No
Video format	H.264 H.265	N/A
Video resolution	1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 7680 x 4320	N/A
Built-in Microphone	Yes	No
Built-in Speakers	Yes	No
Storage	Nikon Z9	Canon EOS 1D Mark III
Memory Card	Compact Flash Express XQD	Compact Flash SD/SDHC
Connectivity	Nikon Z9	Canon EOS 1D Mark III
HDMI Output	Yes	No
Microphone Port	Yes	No
Headphone Port	Yes	No
Wireless	Yes Built-in (IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a/ac/Wi-Fi, Bluetooth Low Energy)	Yes Optional with WFT-E2 II
Remote Control	Yes (Via app)	Yes (N3 connector)
GPS	Yes Built-in (GPS, GLONASS, QZSS)	No
Body & Dimensions	Nikon Z9	Canon EOS 1D Mark III
Enviromentally sealed	Yes	Yes
Battery	Battery Pack	Battery Pack
Battery Details	EN-EL18d (backwards compatible with EN-EL18/a/b/c batteries)	Battery Pack LP-E4
Battery Life (CIPA)	740 shots	2200 shots
Width	149 mm	156 mm
Height	150 mm	157 mm
Depth	91 mm	80 mm
Weight	1340 gram	1155 gram