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Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III vs Sony Alpha 900

Side-by-side used price and spec comparison. Lowest current prices pulled daily from the major used-gear sites.

Canon

Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III

Canon EOS-1D · 2007
Lowest now
$349
MSRP
$7,999
4% of MSRP
Typical pricing right now

Today's price sits in the middle of its recent range. The 90-day window runs from $309 to roughly today's $349. 4% of the $7,999 MSRP. Prices have been steady this month.

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Sony

Sony Alpha 900

Sony Alpha (A-mount) · 2008
Lowest now
$504
MSRP
$2,999
17% of MSRP
Lowest price we've ever observed

Lowest price we've ever observed. This at $504 matches the lowest we've ever recorded for this body. That's 17% of the $2,999 MSRP. Prices have been steady this month.

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Specs side by side

Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III Sony Alpha 900
Brand Canon Sony
Family Canon EOS-1D Sony Alpha (A-mount)
Category body body
Body type DSLR DSLR
Mount EF Sony A
Sensor Full Frame Full Frame
Sensor family Canon FF 21MP CMOS (1Ds III) · 21.1MP full-frame CMOS Sony FF 24.6MP CMOS (A850/A900) · 24.6MP full-frame CMOS
Megapixels 21.1 MP 24.6 MP
Autofocus Phase Detection Phase Detection
IBIS
Weather sealed
Max video
Max native ISO
Body weight
Dimensions
Body material
Released 2007-11-30 2008-10-22
Discontinued
Status discontinued discontinued
MSRP $7,999 $2,999
Current low $349 $504
% of MSRP 4% of MSRP 17% of MSRP

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