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Canon EOS 5D vs Nikon D3
Comparison

Optics
Video
Features
Storage & Battery

Canon EOS 5D

Canon EOS 5D
40%

Nikon D3

Nikon D3 camera image
Winner!
58%
Canon EOS 5D
vs
Nikon D3
Price
Brand
Canon
Nikon
Model
EOS 5D
D3
Released
2005
2007
Announcement Date
August 22, 2005
August 23, 2007
Camera Type
DSLR
DSLR
Camera Size
Camera Weight
Optics
Optics
46%
56%
Megapixels
12.7 MP
12.1 MP
Image Resolution
4368 x 2912 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
3 fps
11 fps
Lens Mount
Canon EF
Nikon F FX
Image Processor
Digic II
Expeed
Aspect Ratio
3:2
3:2
Minimum ISO (Native)
100
100
Maximum ISO (Native)
1,600
6,400
Minimum ISO (Expanded)
100
100
Maximum ISO (Expanded)
3200
25600
Minimum Shutter Speed
30 s
30 s
Maximum Shutter Speed
1/ 8000 s
1/ 8000 s
Autofocus Points
9
51
In-body Stabilization
Viewfinder Type
Optical (pentaprism)
Optical (pentaprism)
Video
Video
Video
Time-Lapse Built In
Features
Features
30%
54%
Built-in Flash
External Flash
GPS
Weather Sealing
Screen Type
TFT LCD
LCD
Touch Screen
Screen Size
2.5"
3"
Screen Resolution
230,000 dots
922,000 dots
Flip Screen
Live View
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Storage and Battery
Storage and Battery
24%
87%
Memory Card
Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Dual Memory Card Slots
Battery Type
BP-511A
EN-EL4a
Battery Life
400 shots
4,300 shots
USB Charging
DXOMARK Scores
Sensor scores tested by DXOMARK
Overall Score
71%
81%
Portrait (Color Depth)
22.9 bits
23.5 bits
Landscape (Dynamic Range)
11.1 EVs
12.2 EVs
Sports (Low-Light ISO)
1368
2290
Scores
User Scores
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