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EOS-1D X Mark III

Canon flagship DSLR for sports and news with 20fps and legendary reliability.

$6,499

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Last updated May 2026

Key specs at a glance

Resolution

20.1 MP

Sensor

Full Frame

ISO max

102,400

Burst

20 fps

4K

60 fps

IBIS

8-stop

Weight

720 g

Battery

520 shots

Sensor size

Canon EOS-1D X Mark III

36 × 24 mm · Full Frame

864 mm² area

Lens ecosystem

Canon EF mount

100

First-party

200

Third-party

300+

Total available

Mount introduced 1987

Body size

Canon EOS-1D X Mark III

138 × 98 × 88 mm

720 g (1.59 lb / 25.40 oz)

138 × 98 × 88 mm · 720 g (1.59 lb / 25.40 oz)

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Use-case scores

Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.

Portrait

Good
6.5/ 10
  • · Full-frame sensor — shallow depth of field for subject isolation
  • · Eye AF locks focus on subjects reliably

Sports & Action

Good
7.0/ 10
  • · 20fps burst — fast action ready
  • · Pre-Capture records before you press shutter

Video & Hybrid

Good
6.0/ 10
  • · 4K 60p smooth motion
  • · Internal RAW video for color grading

Landscape

Fair
5.5/ 10
  • · Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range
  • · Weather sealed for outdoor conditions

Travel

Good
6.0/ 10
  • · 720g — manageable for travel
  • · Weather sealed for varied conditions

Wildlife

Excellent
10.0/ 10
  • · 20fps burst captures fleeting moments
  • · Bird AF subject recognition

Vlogging

Fair
5.5/ 10
  • · 4K 60p for smooth handheld vlogs
  • · IBIS reduces handheld shake

Pros

  • ✓ 20fps DSLR
  • ✓ Pro build
  • ✓ Dual CFexpress
  • ✓ Excellent AF

Cons

  • – DSLR platform
  • – 20MP
  • – Very heavy

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Full specifications

Verified specs · Canon EOS-1D X Mark III

Sensor

Resolution20.1 MP
Sensor typeFull Frame CMOS
Sensor size36.0 × 24.0 mm
AA filterYes

Processor

ProcessorDIGIC X

ISO

ISO min (native)100
ISO max (native)102,400
ISO max (expanded)819,200

Shutter

Shutter typeMechanical + Electronic
Max mechanical speed1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed1/32000 sec

Autofocus

AF system191-point phase-detect AF / Dual Pixel CMOS AF
AF points / zones191
AF frame coverage100 %
AF low-light limit-4 EV
Eye AFYes
Animal / bird AFNo
Subject recognitionHuman, Animal, Bird, Vehicle

Burst

Burst (mechanical)16 fps
Burst (electronic)20 fps
Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseYes
RAW buffer depth200 frames

Video

Max resolution5.5K RAW
4K max frame rate60 fps
Max video bit rate150 Mbps
Internal RAW videoYes
Log profileCanon Log
CodecsRAW, H.265, H.264

Stabilization

In-body stabilizationYes
IBIS effectiveness8 stops

Body

Weight720 g
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)138 × 98 × 88 mm
Weather sealingYes

Battery

BatteryLP-E6NH
Battery life (CIPA)520 shots

Storage

Card slots2
Card typesCFexpress Type B, SD UHS-II

Viewfinder

Viewfinder typeOLED EVF
EVF resolution5,760,000 dots
EVF magnification0.78 ×
EVF refresh rate120 Hz

LCD

LCD size3 in
LCD typeVari-angle
TouchscreenYes

Connectivity

USBUSB-C 3.2 Gen 2
HDMIFull HDMI (Type A)
Wi-FiYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
BluetoothYes
Microphone jack (3.5mm)Yes
Headphone jack (3.5mm)Yes

Lens Mount

Lens mountCanon EF