Canon EOS Kiss X2 vs Canon EOS 1D Mark III

This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS Kiss X2 and Canon EOS 1D Mark III. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Canon EOS Kiss X2

Canon EOS 1D Mark III

Manufacturing

These cameras are both manufactured by Canon.

Canon EOS Kiss X2 were released 2008 and Canon EOS 1D Mark III was released 2007. That is a 1 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera	Released
Canon EOS Kiss X2	2008
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. Canon EOS Kiss X2 has a "Canon APS-C"-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 **
Canon EOS Kiss X2	80 mm Canon APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6
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 (Canon)

Resolution

Canon EOS Kiss X2 has a 12,2 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
Canon EOS Kiss X2	12,2 MP 12166656 pixels 4272 x 2848
Canon EOS 1D Mark III	10,1 MP 10077696 pixels 3888 x 2592

Canon EOS Kiss X2 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 Canon EOS Kiss X2. Canon EOS 1D Mark III has an ISO range that stretches from 50 to 6400 while Canon EOS Kiss X2 has 100 to 1600.

Camera	ISO Range
Canon EOS Kiss X2	100-1600
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 Canon EOS Kiss X2
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. Canon EOS Kiss X2 can shoot up to 3,5 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 1D Mark III can shoot up to 10 pictures per seconds.

Camera	FPS (Frames per second)
Canon EOS Kiss X2	3,5
Canon EOS 1D Mark III	10

Ability to record movies

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

Though, neither Canon EOS Kiss X2 or Canon EOS 1D Mark III can shoot movies so if that is a functionality that you are really looking for you should look elsewhere.

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 120% heavier than Canon EOS Kiss X2 and its 524 gr (or 1.16 lb).

Camera	Weight
Canon EOS Kiss X2	524 gr 1.16 lb
Canon EOS 1D Mark III	1155 gr 2.55 lb