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| Predecessor: |
Canon 5D Mark II
5D Mark II vs 5D Mark III
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Nikon D4S
D4S vs D5
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| Successor: |
Canon 5D Mark IV
5D Mark III vs 5D Mark IV
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Nikon D6
D5 vs D6
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| Model Number: |
5D Mark III |
D5 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): |
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| Camera Format: |
Pro SLR |
Pro SLR |
| Currently Manufactured: |
No |
Yes |
| Retail Price: |
$3500.00 |
$6499.95 |
| Street Price: |
$2,079.48 |
$4,910.95 |
| Date Available: |
2012-03-20 |
2016-03-15 |
| Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Weight: |
33.5 oz
(950 g)
includes batteries
|
49.9 oz
(1,415 g)
includes batteries
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| Size: |
6.0 x
4.6 x
3.0 in.
(152 x
116 x
76 mm)
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6.3 x
6.2 x
3.6 in.
(160 x
159 x
92 mm)
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| Waterproof: |
No |
No |
| Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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| Sensor Type: |
CMOS |
CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: |
Canon |
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| Effective Megapixels: |
22.3 |
20.8 |
| Sensor Format: |
35mm |
35mm |
| Sensor size: |
864mm2 (36.00mm x 24.00mm) |
858.01mm2 (35.90mm x 23.90mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
6.25 microns |
6.45 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: |
1.0x |
1.0x |
| Aspect Ratio: |
3:2 |
3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: |
Fixed |
Fixed |
| Self-Cleaning: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
| DxO Sensor Score: |
81 |
88 |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
24.0 |
25.1 |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
11.7 |
12.3 |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
2,293 |
2,343 |
| Image Resolution: |
5760 x 3840
(22.1 MP,
3:2),
3840 x 2560
(9.8 MP,
3:2),
2880 x 1920
(5.5 MP,
3:2),
1920 x 1280
(2.5 MP,
3:2),
720 x 480
(0.3 MP,
3:2) |
5568 x 3712
(20.7 MP,
3:2),
4176 x 2784
(11.6 MP,
3:2),
2784 x 1856
(5.2 MP,
3:2),
4640 x 3088
(14.3 MP,
3:2),
3472 x 2312
(8.0 MP,
3:2),
2320 x 1544
(3.6 MP,
3:2),
4640 x 3712
(17.2 MP,
5:4),
3472 x 2784
(9.7 MP,
5:4),
2320 x 1856
(4.3 MP,
5:4),
3648 x 2432
(8.9 MP,
3:2),
2736 x 1824
(5.0 MP,
3:2),
1824 x 1216
(2.2 MP,
3:2) |
| Image File Format: |
JPEG (EXIF v2.3), RAW, M-RAW (10.5MP), S-RAW (5.5MP); 14-bit CR2 |
JPEG, NEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed, compressed, or uncompressed, L/M/S; RAW+JPEG; TIFF |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: |
6.0 |
12.1 |
| Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p)
640x480 (30p/25p)
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3840x2160 (30p/25p/24p)
1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p)
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| Movie File Format: |
.MOV (MPEG-4 AVC / H.264), ALL-I and IPB modes |
MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Stereo Linear PCM) |
| Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
No |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
Yes |
n/a |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
|
n/a |
| HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
| HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
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| Lens Mount: |
Canon EF |
Nikon F |
| Lens: |
n/a |
n/a |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
|
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| Focal Length (actual): |
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| Zoom Ratio: |
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| Aperture Range: |
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| Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
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| Macro Focus Range: |
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| Filter Thread: |
n/a |
n/a |
| Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: |
No |
No |
| Digital Zoom: |
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| Digital Zoom Values: |
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| Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: |
Phase Detect : 61-point (up to 41 cross-type points); One to five cross-type AF points at f/2.8, 10 to 20 cross-type AF points at f/4, and 15 to 21 cross-type AF points at f/5.6. |
Nikon Advanced Multi-CAM 20K autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection and fine-tuning: 153 focus points (including 99 cross-type sensors and 15 sensors that support f/8), of which 55 (35 cross-type sensors and 9 f/8 sensors) are available for selection; Contrast-detect AF in Live View mode |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? |
No |
No |
| Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Viewfinder: |
Optical / LCD
|
Optical / LCD
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| Viewfinder Type: |
SLR type; fixed eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.71x magnification, 21mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter, fixed focusing screen, on demand grid |
SLR; eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.72x magnification, 17mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter; Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark IX screen with AF area brackets (framing grid can be displayed) |
| Focus Peaking: |
No |
No |
| EVF Resolution: |
n/a
|
n/a
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| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
0.71x |
0.72x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
0.71x |
0.72x |
| Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.2 |
3.2 |
| Rear Display Resolution: |
1,044,000 dots
(348,000 px)
|
2,359,000 dots
(589,750 px)
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| Touchscreen: |
No |
Yes |
| Articulating Screen: |
No |
No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
No |
| Selfie Screen: |
No |
No |
| Max Playback Zoom: |
10.0x |
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| Top Deck Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
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| Maximum ISO (native): |
25600 |
102400 |
| Minimum ISO (native): |
100 |
100 |
| ISO Settings: |
Auto, 100-25600 in 1/3 or 1 EV steps, expandable to 50 (L), 51200 (H1) and 102400 (H2) |
Auto, ISO 100 - 102,400, expandable to ISO 50 in Lo-1 to ISO 3,276,800 in Hi-5 |
| Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
| White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, Color Temperature |
Auto (3 types), incandescent, fluorescent (7 types), direct sunlight, flash, cloudy, shade, preset manual (up to 6 values can be stored), choose color temperature (2,500K-10,000K), all with fine-tuning |
| Shutter Speed Range: |
1/8000 - 30 sec |
1/8000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
|
+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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| Metering Modes: |
63-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Partial (center, 7.2%), Spot (center, 1.5%) |
TTL exposure metering using approximately 180K (180,000) pixel RGB sensor; Matrix: 3D Color Matrix Metering III (type G, E, and D lenses); Color Matrix Metering III (other CPU lenses); Color Matrix Metering available with non-CPU lenses if user provides lens data; Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 12mm circle in center of frame. Diameter of circle can be changed to 8, 15, or 20mm, or weighting can be based on average of entire frame (non-CPU lenses use 12mm circle); Spot: Meters 4mm circle (about 1.5% of frame) centered on selected focus point; Highlight-weighted: Available with type G, E, and D lenses; equivalent to center-weighted when non-CPU lens is used |
| Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: |
n/a |
None |
| Self Timer: |
2, 10 seconds |
2/5/10/20s; 1-9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
|
Yes |
| High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
| Built-in Flash: |
No |
No |
| Flash Modes: |
n/a |
Front curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, Auto FP High-Speed Sync supported |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
n/a |
n/a |
| Flash Range Description: |
n/a |
n/a |
| Max Flash Sync: |
1/200 |
1/250 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 3.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
|
-3 to +1 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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| External Flash Connection: |
Hot Shoe, PC Sync |
ISO 518 hot-shoe contact; safety lock provided; PC Sync terminal |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
No |
No |
| Usable Memory Types: |
CF1 / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
CF1 / XQD |
| UHS Support: |
No UHS support |
No UHS support |
| Other Memory: |
UDMA7 compliant |
2 CF (Type 1) or 2 XQD slots |
| Dual Card Slots: |
Yes |
Yes |
| RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: |
RAW, M-RAW (10.5MP), S-RAW (5.5MP); 14-bit CR2 |
NEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed, compressed, or uncompressed, L/M/S; RAW+JPEG; TIFF |
| Movie File Format: |
.MOV (MPEG-4 AVC / H.264), ALL-I and IPB modes |
MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Stereo Linear PCM) |
| Included Memory: |
No memory included |
No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: |
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| Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
No |
| NFC: |
No |
No |
| Bluetooth: |
No |
No |
| Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
| Microphone Jack: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Headphone Jack: |
Yes |
Yes |
| External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
USB 3.0 Super Speed,Ethernet |
| PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Remote Control: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Remote Control Type: |
Optional Wired or Wireless |
Optional wired, wireless |
| Connections (extended): |
Mini HDMI (Type C), Remote Jack, Stereo Mic Jack, Stereo Monitor Jack, PC-Sync Terminal |
Type-C Mini HDMI with uncompressed video support, 10-pin Remote Terminal |
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| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
<0.3 |
<0.3 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
<0.3 |
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| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
Unlimited |
|
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
<0.3 |
<0.3 |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
No |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
6.0 |
12.1 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
63 |
200 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
6.0 |
12.1 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
18 |
183 |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
6.0 |
12.1 |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
7 |
74 |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.12 seconds |
0.13 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
|
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| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
0.78 seconds |
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| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
0.060 seconds |
0.095 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.095 seconds |
0.041 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
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| Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.061 seconds |
0.039 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): |
Optical Viewfinder:
Full AF shutter lag, wide-area mode: 0.142s
Live View:
Full AF shutter lag, phase-detect: 0.823s
Full AF shutter lag, contrast-detect: 0.780s
Prefocused: 0.060 |
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| Startup Time: |
0.5 seconds |
0.4 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: |
0.2 seconds |
0.2 seconds |
| Flash cycle time, full power: |
|
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| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
200 shots |
|
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
950 shots |
3780 shots |
| Battery Life, Video: |
|
110 minutes
|
| Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary LP-E6 |
Proprietary EN-EL18a |
| Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion Rechargeable or BG-E11 battery grip |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary LP-E6 Lithium-ion rechargeable
|
1 x Proprietary EN-EL18a Lithium-ion rechargeable
|
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Internal Charging Supported: |
No |
No |
| Included Software: |
Canon EOS Digital Solution Disc |
ViewNX-i, ViewNX-Movie Editor, Capture NX-D, Nikon Transfer 2, Picture Control Utility 2 downloads |
| OS Compatibility: |
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Windows 7/8/10, Mac OS X 10.9.5-10.11.5 |
| Notes & Features: |
New 22.3-megapixel Full-frame CMOS Sensor, DIGIC 5+ Processor, 61-point AF System, 63-zone iFCL Metering System, 6fps Bursts, Full HD video, 100% OVF, 3.2" 1.04M-dot LCD, Dual Card Slots (SD+CF), HDR Mode, Multiple Exposure Support, Scene Intelligent Auto, Comparative Playback, Dual-Axis Electronic Level, Auto Lighting Optimizer, In-Camera RAW Processing. |
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