Canon EOS M vs Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III
This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS M and Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
These cameras are both manufactured by Canon.
Canon EOS M were released 2012 and Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III was released 2007. That is a 5 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.| Camera | Released |
| Canon EOS M | 2012 |
| Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III | 2007 |
Type of camera
Canon EOS M is a Mirrorless camera while Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.
Sensors / crop factor
These cameras have different sensors. Canon EOS M has a "Canon APS-C"-sensor while Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III has a "Canon Full Frame"-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 M | 80 mm Canon APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6 |
| Canon EOS 1Ds 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 (Canon)
Resolution
Canon EOS M has a 18 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III has 21,1 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
| Camera | Megapixels |
| Canon EOS M |
18 MP
17915904 pixels 5184 x 3456 |
| Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III |
21,1 MP
21026304 pixels 5616 x 3744 |
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III has a 17 % larger resolution than Canon EOS M. 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 M has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III. Canon EOS M has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 12800 while Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III has 50 to 3200.
| Camera | ISO Range |
| Canon EOS M | 100-12800 |
| Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III | 50-3200 |
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.
Worth mentioning is that Canon EOS M belongs to the Canon EOS M-system and needs an adapter to work with Canons EF, EF-S, MP-E, and TS-E lenses. You can read more about this adapter here:
Canon Lens Mount Adapter EF-EOS M
Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS M
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 1Ds 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 M can shoot up to 4,3 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds.
| Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
| Canon EOS M | 4,3 |
| Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III | 5 |
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 Canon EOS M. Unfortunately Canon EOS 1Ds 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 1Ds Mark III weighs 1385 gr (equal to 3.05 lb) which is 365% heavier than Canon EOS M and its 298 gr (or 0.66 lb).
| Camera | Weight |
| Canon EOS M | 298 gr 0.66 lb |
| Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III | 1385 gr 3.05 lb |
Canon EOS M vs Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Canon EOS M and Canon EOS 1Ds 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 |
Canon EOS M |
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III |
| Name | Canon EOS M | Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III |
| Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
Release Date and Price |
Canon EOS M |
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III |
| Release Year | 2012 | 2007 |
| Release Date | 2012-07-23 | 2007-08-20 |
| MSRP | 799 USD | 6999 USD |
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Camera Type |
Canon EOS M |
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III |
| Camera Type | Mirrorless | DSLR |
Sensor |
Canon EOS M |
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III |
| Sensor Size | APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm) | Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm) |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Resolution | 5184 x 3456 pixels | 5616 x 3744 pixels |
| Megapixels | 18 MP | 21,1 MP |
| Image Processor | DIGIC 5 | DUAL DIGIC 3 |
Image |
Canon EOS M |
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III |
| ISO Range | 100 - 12800 | 50 - 3200 |
| White Balance Presets | 6 | 8 |
| Custom White Balance | Yes | Yes |
| Image Stabilization | No | No |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 0 stops | 0 stops |
| Uncompressed format | RAW | RAW |
Optics & Focus |
Canon EOS M |
Canon EOS 1Ds 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 | 31 | 45 |
| Lens Mount |
Canon EF-M See Compatible Lenses |
Canon EF See Compatible Lenses |
| Focal Length Multiplier |
APS-C Sensor 1.6x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 38 mm 50 mm becomes 80 mm 100 mm becomes 160 mm 200 mm becomes 320 mm |
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 |
Screen & Viewfinder |
Canon EOS M |
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III |
| Articulated LCD | Fixed | Fixed |
| Screen size | 3” | 3” |
| Screen dots | 1040000 | 230000 |
| Touch screen | Yes | No |
| Screen type | Clear View II TFT LCD | N/A |
| Live view | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder Type | No Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.76× | |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 0 | N/A |
Photography features |
Canon EOS M |
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III |
| Frames per second | 4,3 fps | 5 fps |
| Minimum Shutter Speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000 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 | No | Yes |
| Metering modes |
Multi Center Weighted Spot Partial |
Multi Center Weighted Spot Partial |
| Exposure Compensation | +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Canon EOS M |
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III |
| Video recording | Yes | No |
| Video format |
MPEG4 H.264 |
N/A |
| Video resolution |
1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 |
N/A |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | No |
| Built-in Speakers | Yes | No |
Storage |
Canon EOS M |
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III |
| Memory Card |
SD/SDHC |
Compact Flash SD/SDHC |
Connectivity |
Canon EOS M |
Canon EOS 1Ds 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
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| Remote Control | No | Yes (N3 connector) |
| GPS |
Yes Optional via GP-E2
|
No |
Body & Dimensions |
Canon EOS M |
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III |
| Enviromentally sealed | No | Yes |
| Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery Details |
Lithium-Ion LP-E12 rechargeable battery & charger
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Canon LP-E4N Battery Pack
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| Battery Life (CIPA) | 230 shots | 1800 shots |
| Width | 109 mm | 150 mm |
| Height | 66 mm | 160 mm |
| Depth | 32 mm | 80 mm |
| Weight | 298 gram | 1385 gram |