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EOS-1D Mark III vs 120N

Quick take: The 120N is the most affordable.

Different kinds of camera — their specs aren't comparable, so read the rows as facts, not a contest.

16 specs side by side·14 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras

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Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
Specification EOS-1D Mark IIICanon · 2007120NHolga
Price £102 used£17 usedBest
Sensor 10.1MP APS-H CMOS—
Resolution 10.1MP—
Video No video—
Autofocus 45-point phase-detect (19 cross-type + 26 assist) via viewfinder—
Stabilisation No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only)—
Burst Rate 10fps—
Battery Life ~2200 shots (CIPA)—
Weight 1155g (body only)—
Dimensions 156 × 156.6 × 79.9mm—
Weather Sealed Not weather sealedNot weather sealed
Viewfinder Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.76x—
Screen 3.0" fixed LCD, 230k dots—
Mount Canon EFFixed lens
Memory Cards Dual slots: CompactFlash + SD—
Connectivity USB 2.0, video out, PC sync, N3 remote, WFT system terminal—

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
120N
Portrait
5.2/10
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Street
4.0/10
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Travel
3.5/10
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Wedding & Events
5.7/10
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Documentary
3.0/10
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Sports & Action
5.9/10
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Landscape
3.4/10
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Wildlife
5.6/10
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Casual
2.2/10
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Food
3.3/10
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Macro
3.1/10
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Architecture
3.8/10
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Astrophotography
5.5/10
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Fun & simple
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5.8/10

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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