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EOS-1D Mark III vs EOS 700D
Quick take: The EOS 700D has the highest resolution at 18MP; the EOS-1D Mark III is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·14 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | EOS-1D Mark IIICanon · 2007 | EOS 700DCanon · 2013 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £102 used | £90 usedBest |
| Sensor | 10.1MP APS-H CMOS | 18MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 10.1MP | 18.0MPBest |
| Video | No video | Full HD 1080p/30, 720p/60 |
| Autofocus | 45-point phase-detect (19 cross-type + 26 assist) via viewfinder | 9-point all cross-type phase-detect via viewfinder; Hybrid CMOS AF with face tracking in live view |
| Stabilisation | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) |
| Burst Rate | 10fpsBest | 5fps |
| Battery Life | ~2200 shots (CIPA)Best | ~440 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1155g (body only) | 580g (with battery)Best |
| Dimensions | 156 × 156.6 × 79.9mm | 133.1 × 99.8 × 78.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.76x | Optical pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.85x |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 230k dots | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF / EF-S |
| Memory Cards | Dual slots: CompactFlash + SD | Single SD slot |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, video out, PC sync, N3 remote, WFT system terminal | USB 2.0, mini HDMI, AV out, 3.5mm mic jack, E3 remote |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
EOS-1D Mark III
EOS 700D
Portrait
5.2/10
5.7/10
Street
4.0/10
5.6/10
Travel
3.5/10
4.9/10
Wedding & Events
5.7/10
4.3/10
Documentary
3.0/10
4.0/10
Sports & Action
5.9/10
4.8/10
Landscape
3.4/10
4.4/10
Wildlife
5.6/10
5.3/10
Casual
2.2/10
4.0/10
Food
3.3/10
5.5/10
Macro
3.1/10
4.6/10
Architecture
3.8/10
5.1/10
Astrophotography
5.5/10
4.8/10
Vlogging & Video
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3.9/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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