Canon 1D X III weighs 1440 g (3.17 lb / 50.79 oz) and has external dimensions of 158 x 168 x 83 mm (6.22 x 6.61 x 3.27″). Considering that the average weight of DSLR type cameras is 774g, Canon 1D X III is a significantly heavy camera for its class. With a thickness of 83mm, it has an average thickness.
Weight Comparison
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Thickness Comparison
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Here is the front and top view image of Canon 1D X III with the dimensions:
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Front and Top View External Dimensions and Size of Canon 1D X III Camera Body
In order to give you a better idea about the real life size of Canon 1D X III, we have added an image of how it looks next to a credit card and an AA type battery.
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Physical size of the Canon 1D X III Body Compared to a Credit Card and an AA Battery
Now lets compare the weight and thickness of Canon 1D X III with its main competitors:
Canon 1D X III Size Compared to Main Competitors
Weather Sealing
Canon 1D X III has environmental sealings on its body which makes it a weather resistant camera, providing resistance against the water and dust getting in to the camera. If you like outdoors photography and want to be able to use your camera in extreme conditions, Canon 1D X III will serve you well. If you attach one of these Canon 1D X III weather Sealed lenses to your camera, you will have a great all weather kit.
One of our favourite features on Canon 1D X III is its illuminated buttons which makes it easier to find and press the right buttons under dark conditions.