Canon EOS 5D Mark III vs Nikon D3
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Brand
Canon
Nikon
Model
EOS 5D Mark III
D3
Released
2012
2007
Announcement Date
March 02, 2012
August 23, 2007
Camera Type
DSLRDSLRCamera Size
Camera Weight
Optics
Canon EOS 5D Mark III
Nikon D3
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 FrameFull FrameFrame Rate
6 fps
11 fps
Lens Mount
Canon EF
Nikon F FX
Image Processor
Digic 5+
Expeed
Aspect Ratio
3:23:2Minimum 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
Canon EOS 5D Mark III
Nikon D3
Video
Max Video Resolution
Full HDN/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
Canon EOS 5D Mark III
Nikon D3
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
Canon EOS 5D Mark III
Nikon D3
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
Overall Score
Portrait (Color Depth)
24 bits
23.5 bits
Landscape (Dynamic Range)
11.7 EVs
12.2 EVs
Sports (Low-Light ISO)
2293
2290
Scores
Canon EOS 5D Mark III
Nikon D3
User Scores
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