Canon EOS 5D Mark III vs Nikon D4
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Brand
Canon
Nikon
Model
EOS 5D Mark III
D4
Released
2012
2012
Announcement Date
March 02, 2012
January 06, 2012
Camera Type
DSLRDSLRCamera Size
Camera Weight
Optics
Canon EOS 5D Mark III
Nikon D4
Megapixels
22.3 MP
16.2 MP
Image Resolution
5760 x 3840 px
4928 x 3280 px
Sensor Type
CMOS
CMOS
Sensor Size
24 x 36 mm
23.9 x 36 mm
Sensor Format
Full FrameFull FrameFrame Rate
6 fps
11 fps
Lens Mount
Canon EF
Nikon F
Image Processor
Digic 5+
Expeed 3
Aspect Ratio
3:23:2Minimum ISO (Native)
100
100
Maximum ISO (Native)
25,600
12,800
Minimum ISO (Expanded)
50
50
Maximum ISO (Expanded)
102400
204800
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 D4
Video
Max Video Resolution
Full HDFull HDMax Video Dimensions
1920 x 1080 px
1920 x 1080 px
Max Video Frame Rate
60 p
30 p
Time-Lapse Built In
Video File Format
MOV
MOV
Features
Canon EOS 5D Mark III
Nikon D4
Built-in Flash
External Flash
GPS
Weather Sealing
Screen Type
TFT LCD
LCD
Touch Screen
Screen Size
3.2"3.2"Screen Resolution
1,040,000 dots
921,000 dots
Flip Screen
Live View
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Storage and Battery
Canon EOS 5D Mark III
Nikon D4
Memory Card
SD / SDHC / SDXC, Compact Flash, UDMA
Compact Flash, XQD
Dual Memory Card Slots
Battery Type
LP-E6
EN-EL18
Battery Life
950 shots
2,600 shots
USB Charging
Overall Score
Portrait (Color Depth)
24 bits
24.7 bits
Landscape (Dynamic Range)
11.7 EVs
13.1 EVs
Sports (Low-Light ISO)
2293
2965
Scores
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Nikon D4
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