Upgrade Guide

Canon EOS-1D Mark III→Canon EOS 1000D

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Canon

EOS-1D Mark III

£102 used

2007

→

Upgrade to

Canon

EOS 1000D

£20 used (-£82)

2008

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Situational

One clear hardware improvement over the EOS-1D Mark III. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.

What's new in the EOS 1000D

Unchanged or similar

Suitability by genre

Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.

Full spec comparison

Spec	EOS-1D Mark III	EOS 1000D
Price	£102 used	£20 used
Released	2007	2008	↑
Sensor	10.1MP APS-H CMOS	10.1MP APS-C CMOS
Resolution	10MP	10MP
Video	No video	No video
Autofocus	45-point phase-detect (19 cross-type + 26 assist) via viewfinder	7-point phase-detect via viewfinder; contrast (Live mode) AF in live view
Stabilisation	No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only)	No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only)
Burst Rate	10fps	3fps	↓
Battery Life	~2200 shots (CIPA)	~500 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	1155g (body only)	500g (with battery)	↑
Weather Sealed	Not weather sealed	Not weather sealed
Viewfinder	Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.76x	Optical pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.81x
Screen	3.0" fixed LCD, 230k dots	2.5" fixed LCD, 230k dots
Mount	Canon EF	Canon EF / EF-S
Memory Cards	Dual slots: CompactFlash + SD	Single SD slot

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