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Canon EOS 5D Mark III vs Nikon D3
Comparison

Optics
Video
Features
Storage & Battery

Canon EOS 5D Mark III

canon eos 5d mark iii
Winner!
65%

Nikon D3

Nikon D3 camera image
58%
Canon EOS 5D Mark III
vs
Nikon D3
Price
Brand
Canon
Nikon
Model
EOS 5D Mark III
D3
Released
2012
2007
Announcement Date
March 02, 2012
August 23, 2007
Camera Type
DSLR
DSLR
Camera Size
Camera Weight
Optics
Optics
67%
56%
Megapixels
22.3 MP
12.1 MP
Image Resolution
5760 x 3840 px
4256 x 2832 px
Sensor Type
CMOS
CMOS
Sensor Size
24 x 36 mm
24 x 36 mm
Sensor Format
Full Frame
Full Frame
Frame Rate
6 fps
11 fps
Lens Mount
Canon EF
Nikon F FX
Image Processor
Digic 5+
Expeed
Aspect Ratio
3:2
3:2
Minimum ISO (Native)
100
100
Maximum ISO (Native)
25,600
6,400
Minimum ISO (Expanded)
50
100
Maximum ISO (Expanded)
102400
25600
Minimum Shutter Speed
30 s
30 s
Maximum Shutter Speed
1/ 8000 s
1/ 8000 s
Autofocus Points
61
51
In-body Stabilization
Viewfinder Type
Optical (pentaprism)
Optical (pentaprism)
Video
Video
56%
Video
Max Video Resolution
Full HD
N/A
Max Video Dimensions
1920 x 1080 px
N/A
Max Video Frame Rate
60 p
N/A
Time-Lapse Built In
Video File Format
MOV
N/A
Features
Features
59%
54%
Built-in Flash
External Flash
GPS
Weather Sealing
Screen Type
TFT LCD
LCD
Touch Screen
Screen Size
3.2"
3"
Screen Resolution
1,040,000 dots
922,000 dots
Flip Screen
Live View
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Storage and Battery
Storage and Battery
76%
87%
Memory Card
SD / SDHC / SDXC, Compact Flash, UDMA
Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Dual Memory Card Slots
Battery Type
LP-E6
EN-EL4a
Battery Life
950 shots
4,300 shots
USB Charging
DXOMARK Scores
Sensor scores tested by DXOMARK
Overall Score
81%
81%
Portrait (Color Depth)
24 bits
23.5 bits
Landscape (Dynamic Range)
11.7 EVs
12.2 EVs
Sports (Low-Light ISO)
2293
2290
Scores
User Scores
B&H photo video
2364 reviews
N/A
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