Sony a6100 vs Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III
This is a full comparison between the cameras Sony a6100 and Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
Sony a6100 is manufacturered by Sony but Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III is from Canon. Both Sony and Canon are well known brands though.
Sony a6100 were released 2019 and Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III was released 2007. That is a 12 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.| Camera | Released |
| Sony a6100 | 2019 |
| Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III | 2007 |
Type of camera
Sony a6100 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. Sony a6100 has a "Sony 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 ** |
| Sony a6100 | 75 mm Sony APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5 |
| 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 (Sony)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)
Resolution
Sony a6100 has a 24 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 |
| Sony a6100 |
24 MP
24000000 pixels 6000 x 4000 |
| Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III |
21,1 MP
21026304 pixels 5616 x 3744 |
Sony a6100 has a 14 % larger resolution than Canon EOS 1Ds 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
Sony a6100 has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III. Sony a6100 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 32000 while Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III has 50 to 3200.
| Camera | ISO Range |
| Sony a6100 | 100-32000 |
| 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.
Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Sony a6100
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. Sony a6100 can shoot up to 11 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds.
| Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
| Sony a6100 | 11 |
| 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 Sony a6100. 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 250% heavier than Sony a6100 and its 396 gr (or 0.87 lb).
| Camera | Weight |
| Sony a6100 | 396 gr 0.87 lb |
| Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III | 1385 gr 3.05 lb |
Sony a6100 vs Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Sony a6100 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 |
Sony a6100 |
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III |
| Name | Sony a6100 | Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III |
| Manufacturer | Sony | Canon |
Release Date and Price |
Sony a6100 |
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III |
| Release Year | 2019 | 2007 |
| Release Date | 2019-08-28 | 2007-08-20 |
| MSRP | 749 USD | 6999 USD |
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Camera Type |
Sony a6100 |
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III |
| Camera Type | Mirrorless | DSLR |
Sensor |
Sony a6100 |
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III |
| Sensor Size | APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm) | Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm) |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Resolution | 6000 x 4000 pixels | 5616 x 3744 pixels |
| Megapixels | 24 MP | 21,1 MP |
| Image Processor | Bionz X | DUAL DIGIC 3 |
Image |
Sony a6100 |
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III |
| ISO Range | 100 - 32000 | 50 - 3200 |
| White Balance Presets | 10 | 8 |
| Custom White Balance | Yes | Yes |
| Image Stabilization | No | No |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 0 stops | 0 stops |
| Uncompressed format | RAW | RAW |
Optics & Focus |
Sony a6100 |
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III |
| Autofocus Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Autofocus |
Contract Detect (sensor) 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 | 425 | 45 |
| Lens Mount |
Sony E See Compatible Lenses |
Canon EF See Compatible Lenses |
| Focal Length Multiplier |
APS-C Sensor (1.5x) 1.5x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 36 mm 50 mm becomes 75 mm 100 mm becomes 150 mm 200 mm becomes 300 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 |
Sony a6100 |
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III |
| Articulated LCD | Tilting | Fixed |
| Screen size | 3” | 3” |
| Screen dots | 921600 | 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 | 1.07× (0.71× 35mm equiv.) | 0.76× |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 1440000 | N/A |
Photography features |
Sony a6100 |
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III |
| Frames per second | 11 fps | 5 fps |
| Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Built-in Flash | Yes | No |
| Built-in Flash Range | 6 meters | N/A |
| External Flash | Yes | Yes |
| Self-Timer | Yes | Yes |
| Time-lapse | Yes | Yes |
| Metering modes |
Multi Center 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 |
Sony a6100 |
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III |
| Video recording | Yes | No |
| Video format |
MPEG4 H.264 XAVC-S AVCHD |
N/A |
| Video resolution |
1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 |
N/A |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | No |
| Built-in Speakers | Yes | No |
Storage |
Sony a6100 |
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III |
| Memory Card |
Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC |
Compact Flash SD/SDHC |
Connectivity |
Sony a6100 |
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III |
| HDMI Output | Yes | No |
| Microphone Port | Yes | No |
| Headphone Port | No | No |
| Wireless |
Yes Built-in (802.11b/g/n + NFC + Bluetooth) |
Yes Optional with WFT-E2 II
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| Remote Control | Yes (wireless or smartphone) | Yes (N3 connector) |
| GPS | No | No |
Body & Dimensions |
Sony a6100 |
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III |
| Enviromentally sealed | No | Yes |
| Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery Details |
NP-FW50 lithium-ion battery & charger
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Canon LP-E4N Battery Pack
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| Battery Life (CIPA) | 420 shots | 1800 shots |
| Width | 120 mm | 150 mm |
| Height | 67 mm | 160 mm |
| Depth | 59 mm | 80 mm |
| Weight | 396 gram | 1385 gram |