Canon EOS-1D X Mark III vs Sony A1
Side-by-side used price and spec comparison. Lowest current prices pulled daily from the major used-gear sites.
Used prices have been rising recently. Prices are up 6.8% over the last 30 days. The 90-day low was $1,350, $679 below today. Currently 31% of the $6,499 MSRP.
Used prices have been rising recently. Prices are up 11.6% over the last 30 days. The 90-day low was $2,500, $289 below today. Currently 43% of the $6,499 MSRP.
Specs side by side
| Canon EOS-1D X Mark III | Sony A1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Sony |
| Family | Canon EOS-1D | Sony Alpha |
| Category | body | body |
| Body type | DSLR | Mirrorless |
| Mount | Canon EF | Sony FE |
| Sensor | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| Sensor family | Canon FF 20MP CMOS (1D X III) · 20.1MP full-frame Dual Pixel CMOS | Sony FF 50MP stacked (A1/A1 II) · 50.1MP full-frame Exmor RS stacked CMOS |
| Megapixels | 20.1 MP | 50.1 MP |
| Autofocus | Phase Detection | Hybrid |
| IBIS | — | 5-axis 5.5-stop |
| Weather sealed | — | Yes |
| Max video | — | 8K30 |
| Max native ISO | — | ISO 32,000 |
| Body weight | — | 737 g |
| Dimensions | — | 129 × 97 × 81 mm |
| Body material | — | magnesium alloy |
| Released | 2020-02-13 | 2021-01-26 |
| Discontinued | — | — |
| Status | current | current |
| MSRP | $6,499 | $6,499 |
| Current low | $2,029 | $2,789 |
| vs MSRP | -69% | -57% |
Dynamic range, head to head
Both sensors plotted on one chart, across the full ISO range. The higher line holds more shadow-to-highlight latitude at that ISO.
Overlay both curves on Photons to PhotosMeasurements by William J. Claff. We link rather than reprint them.
Both cameras appear in
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