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| Predecessor: |
Canon 1D Mark II
1D Mark II vs 1D Mark III |
Sony A99
A99 vs A99 II |
| Successor: |
Canon 1D Mark IV
1D Mark III vs 1D Mark IV |
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| General | ||
| Model Number: | 1D Mark III | A99 II |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ILCA-99M2 | |
| Camera Format: | Pro SLR | Pro SLR |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | Yes |
| Retail Price: | $4499.95 | $3199.00 |
| Street Price: | $3,198.00 | |
| Date Available: | 2007-04-30 | 2016-11-30 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: | 40.7 oz (1,155 g) | 29.9 oz (849 g) |
| Size: |
6.1 x
6.2 x
3.1 in. (156 x 157 x 80 mm) |
5.6 x
4.1 x
3.0 in. (143 x 104 x 76 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Canon CMOS | Sony |
| Effective Megapixels: | 10.1 | 42.4 |
| Sensor Format: | APS-H | 35mm |
| Sensor size: | 525.47mm2 (28.10mm x 18.70mm) | 861.6mm2 (35.90mm x 24.00mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 7.23 microns | 4.51 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.3x | 1.0x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | None |
| Self-Cleaning: | No | Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | Yes |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | Yes |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 71 | 92 |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 22.7 | 25.4 |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 11.7 | 13.4 |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 1,078 | 2,317 |
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
3888 x 2592
(10.1 MP,
3:2), 3456 x 2304 (8.0 MP, 3:2), 2816 x 1880 (5.3 MP, 3:2), 1936 x 1288 (2.5 MP, 3:2) |
7952 x 5304
(42.2 MP,
3:2), 5168 x 3448 (17.8 MP, 3:2), 3984 x 2656 (10.6 MP, 3:2), 7952 x 4472 (35.6 MP, 16:9), 5168 x 2912 (15.0 MP, Other), 3984 x 2240 (8.9 MP, 16:9), 5168 x 3448 (17.8 MP, 3:2), 3984 x 2656 (10.6 MP, 3:2), 2592 x 1728 (4.5 MP, 3:2), 5168 x 2912 (15.0 MP, Other), 3984 x 2240 (8.9 MP, 16:9), 2592 x 1456 (3.8 MP, 16:9), 12416 x 1856 (23.0 MP, Other), 5536 x 2160 (12.0 MP, Other), 8192 x 1856 (15.2 MP, Other), 3872 x 2160 (8.4 MP, Other) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.2), RAW | JPEG, RAW (14-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 9.9 | 10.5 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | No | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
3840x2160 (30p/25p/24p)
1920x1080 (60p/60i/50p/50i/24p) 1280x720 (30p/25p) 1920x1080 (120p/100p) |
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| Movie File Format: | XAVC S / AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio: LPCM / Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, stereo | |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | No |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | n/a |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | |
| HD Video Out: | Yes | |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | Canon EF | Sony Alpha (Minolta A) |
| Lens: | Canon EF lenses (except EF-S) | n/a |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | ||
| Focal Length (actual): | ||
| Zoom Ratio: | ||
| Aperture Range: | ||
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: | ||
| Macro Focus Range: | ||
| Filter Thread: | n/a | n/a |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | No | No |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes | |
| Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 4x; up to 2x Clear Image Digital Zoom | |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | 19-point cross type (plus 26 Assist AF points) | TTL Phase-detection AF: Dedicated CCD line sensors: 79 points (15 cross-type points, F2.8- sensitive at the center point); Focal Plane Phase Detection: 399 points (323 selectable points, 79 hybrid-cross auto focus points*) * When Hybrid Phase Detection AF is activated |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | No | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD | EVF / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | SLR type; eye-level pentamirror, 100%, 0.76x, 20mm eyepoint, -3.0 to +1.0 diopter | EVF: 1.3cm (0.5-inch) 2.4M-dot XGA color OLED, 100% coverage, 0.78x magnification, -4.0 to +3.0 diopter, eyepoint 23mm from the eyepiece lens/18.5mm from the eyepiece frame at -1 m-1 (CIPA standard), eye sensor |
| Focus Peaking: | No | Yes |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | 2,359,296 dots (786,432 pixels) |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.58x | 0.78x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.76x | 0.78x |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 230,000 dots | 1,228,800 dots (307,200 px) |
| Touchscreen: | No | No |
| Articulating Screen: | No | Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | Yes |
| Selfie Screen: | No | Yes |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 10.0x | 24.9x |
| Top Deck Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 3200 | 25600 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 100 |
| ISO Settings: | 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200; 50 and 6400 via custom function | AUTO (ISO 100-6400, selectable lower limit and upper limit), ISO 100 - 25600, expandable to ISO 50 - 102400 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | No | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, User Set Color Temperature, PC-1 to PC-5 | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent (4 settings), Flash, Custom, Color Temp./ Filter (2500-9900K with 57-step Magenta/Green compensation), Underwater |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/8000 - 30 sec | 1/8000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | 63-zone evaluative, 13.5% partial, 3.8% spot, multi-spot, center-weighted average | 1200-zone Evaluative Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | 3 Memory Recalls; Sweep Panorama; HDR: Auto Exposure Difference, Exposure difference Level (1-6 EV at 1.0 EV step), | |
| Self Timer: | 2 or 10 seconds | 2, 5, 10; 3/5 shots after 2/5/10 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | No | No |
| Flash Modes: | E-TTL II | Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Hi-speed Sync, Wireless; Red-eye reduction: On/Off |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | n/a | n/a |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/300 | 1/250 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | |
| External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe, Sync Terminal | Multi Interface Hot Shoe, PC-Sync Terminal |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | No | |
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | CF1 / CF2 / SD / SDHC | MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | UHS-I | |
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | Yes | Yes |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | RAW | RAW (14-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG |
| Movie File Format: | XAVC S / AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio: LPCM / Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, stereo | |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | Yes |
| NFC: | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth: | No | Yes |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No | Yes |
| Headphone Jack: | No | Yes |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | No |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | N3 type terminal | Optional wired, infrared or via Wi-Fi |
| Connections (extended): | Remote Control, PC Terminal, Accessory Terminal | Multi-Terminal Micro USB (with remote support), Type-D Micro HDMI (can output up to 4K/30p 8-bit 4:2:2) ; Microphone and Headphone jacks, DC input terminal |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.40 | <0.3 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.39 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | Unlimited | |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | <0.3 | |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | No |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 9.9 | 10.5 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 12 | 61 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 11.1 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 25 | |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 10.6 | |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 24 | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.09 seconds | 0.11 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.066 seconds | 0.113 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | ||
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.057 seconds | 0.052 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | Prefocused, Live View mode = 0.119s | |
| Startup Time: | 0.1 seconds | 1.2 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.3 seconds | 1.0 seconds |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | ||
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 490 shots | |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 2200 shots | 390 shots |
| Battery Life, Video: | 135 minutes | |
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary LP-E4 | Proprietary |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium Ion rechargeable | NP-FM500H Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary LP-E4 Lithium Ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary NP-FM500H Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | Yes |
| Internal Charging Supported: | No | No |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | Digital Photo Professional 3.0 and EOS Utility 2.0 | Capture One Express (for Sony) free download |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS | |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | Entirely new 10.1 Megapixel Canon CMOS Sensor (APS-H size, 1.3x lens conversion factor), featuring the EOS Integrated Cleaning System. World's fastest digital SLR: shooting up to 10 fps (frames per second), with a burst rate up to 110 full-resolution JPEG images or 30 RAW images. All new high-precision AF system with 19 user-selectable AF points and 26 additional "assist points"; superior low-light performance and faster operation. New lighter body with enhanced weather resistance and outstanding reliability: featuring a shutter that's durability-tested to 300,000 exposures. Dual DIGIC III Image Processors working in parallel to provide up to 50% less shadow noise and superb image quality; new Highlight Tone Priority option adds control of bright highlights. Large 3.0-inch LCD monitor, featuring Live View. Fully compatible with over 50 EF lenses and a wide range of EOS System accessories. | |
