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| Predecessor: |
Canon 5D Mark II
5D Mark II vs 5D Mark III
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Nikon D800E
D800E vs D810
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| Successor: |
Canon 5D Mark IV
5D Mark III vs 5D Mark IV
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Nikon D850
D810 vs D850
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| Model Number: |
5D Mark III |
D810 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): |
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| Camera Format: |
Pro SLR |
Pro SLR |
| Currently Manufactured: |
No |
Yes |
| Retail Price: |
$3500.00 |
$3299.95 |
| Street Price: |
$2,079.48 |
$2,290.95 |
| Date Available: |
2012-03-20 |
2014-07-31 |
| Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Weight: |
33.5 oz
(950 g)
includes batteries
|
34.9 oz
(988 g)
includes batteries
|
| Size: |
6.0 x
4.6 x
3.0 in.
(152 x
116 x
76 mm)
|
5.7 x
4.8 x
3.2 in.
(146 x
123 x
82 mm)
|
| Waterproof: |
No |
No |
| Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
|
|
| Sensor Type: |
CMOS |
CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: |
Canon |
Sony |
| Effective Megapixels: |
22.3 |
36.3 |
| Sensor Format: |
35mm |
35mm |
| Sensor size: |
864mm2 (36.00mm x 24.00mm) |
861.6mm2 (35.90mm x 24.00mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
6.25 microns |
4.88 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: |
1.0x |
1.0x |
| Aspect Ratio: |
3:2 |
3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: |
Fixed |
None |
| Self-Cleaning: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
| DxO Sensor Score: |
81 |
97 |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
24.0 |
25.7 |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
11.7 |
14.8 |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
2,293 |
2,853 |
| 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) |
7360 x 4912
(36.2 MP,
3:2),
5520 x 3680
(20.3 MP,
3:2),
3680 x 2456
(9.0 MP,
3:2),
6114 x 4080
(24.9 MP,
3:2),
4608 x 3056
(14.1 MP,
Other),
3072 x 2040
(6.3 MP,
Other),
4800 x 3200
(15.4 MP,
3:2),
3600 x 2400
(8.6 MP,
3:2),
2400 x 1600
(3.8 MP,
3:2),
6144 x 4912
(30.2 MP,
5:4),
4608 x 3680
(17.0 MP,
5:4),
3072 x 2456
(7.5 MP,
5:4) |
| Image File Format: |
JPEG (EXIF v2.3), RAW, M-RAW (10.5MP), S-RAW (5.5MP); 14-bit CR2 |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3), NEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed, compressed, or uncompressed; small size available (12-bit uncompressed only); TIFF |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: |
6.0 |
5.1 |
| Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p)
640x480 (30p/25p)
|
1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p)
|
| Movie File Format: |
.MOV (MPEG-4 AVC / H.264), ALL-I and IPB modes |
MOV (H.265/MPEG-4 AVC, Linear PCM stereo audio) |
| 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 |
|
|
| Lens Mount: |
Canon EF |
Nikon F |
| Lens: |
n/a |
n/a |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
|
|
| Focal Length (actual): |
|
|
| Zoom Ratio: |
|
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| Aperture Range: |
|
|
| Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
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| 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: |
|
Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: |
|
1.2x, 1.5x (DX), 5:4 crop modes |
| 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. |
OVF: 51-point TTL phase detection via Nikon Advanced Multi-CAM 3500FX including 15 cross-type sensors; f/8 supported by 11 central sensors; Contrast detection AF in Live View mode |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? |
No |
Yes |
| Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Viewfinder: |
Optical / LCD
|
Optical / LCD
|
| 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, 0.7x magnification, 17mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter |
| Focus Peaking: |
No |
No |
| EVF Resolution: |
n/a
|
n/a
|
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
0.71x |
0.70x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
0.71x |
0.70x |
| 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)
|
1,229,000 dots
(307,250 px)
|
| Touchscreen: |
No |
No |
| Articulating Screen: |
No |
No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
No |
| Selfie Screen: |
No |
No |
| Max Playback Zoom: |
10.0x |
|
| Top Deck Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
|
|
| Maximum ISO (native): |
25600 |
12800 |
| Minimum ISO (native): |
100 |
64 |
| ISO Settings: |
Auto, 100-25600 in 1/3 or 1 EV steps, expandable to 50 (L), 51200 (H1) and 102400 (H2) |
Auto, 64 - 12800 in 1/3, 1/2 or 1EV steps, plus down to 32 in Lo-1, up to 51,200 in Hi-2 |
| Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
| White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, Color Temperature |
Auto (2), Incandescent, Fluorescent (7), Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Preset Manual (6) (Spot WB available in Live View), Color Temperature (2,500K-10,000K); Fine-tuning available for all options. |
| 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
|
| Metering Modes: |
63-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Partial (center, 7.2%), Spot (center, 1.5%) |
91K-pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering III, Center-weighted (weight of 75% given to 12-mm circle in center of frame; diameter of circle can be changed to 8, 15 or 20 mm, or weighting can be based on average of entire frame), Spot (4mm circle or about 1.5% frame, centered on selected focus area) |
| 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 |
2/5/10/20 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
|
Yes |
| High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
| Built-in Flash: |
No |
Yes |
| Flash Modes: |
n/a |
Front-curtain sync, Slow sync, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync; supports Advanced Wireless Lighting system |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
n/a |
12.0 m /
39.4 ft.
|
| Flash Range Description: |
n/a |
Lens aperture dependent; GN = 12m or 39 ft (ISO 100) |
| Max Flash Sync: |
1/200 |
1/250 (up to 1/320s with lower flash range) |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 3.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
|
-3 to +1 EV
in 0.3EV steps
|
| External Flash Connection: |
Hot Shoe, PC Sync |
ISO-type hot-shoe, PC Sync terminal |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
No |
Full TTL exposure |
| Usable Memory Types: |
CF1 / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
CF1 / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: |
No UHS support |
UHS-I |
| Other Memory: |
UDMA7 compliant |
UHS-I/UDMA compliant |
| 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; small size available (12-bit uncompressed only); TIFF |
| Movie File Format: |
.MOV (MPEG-4 AVC / H.264), ALL-I and IPB modes |
MOV (H.265/MPEG-4 AVC, Linear PCM stereo audio) |
| Included Memory: |
No memory included |
No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: |
|
|
| 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 |
| PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Remote Control: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Remote Control Type: |
Optional Wired or Wireless |
Optional wired or wireless |
| Connections (extended): |
Mini HDMI (Type C), Remote Jack, Stereo Mic Jack, Stereo Monitor Jack, PC-Sync Terminal |
Mini HDMI (Type C), USB 3.0 Micro-B, 10-pin Expansion Terminal (GP-1 GPS compatible), Stereo Mic Mini Jack (3.5mm), Stereo Audio Out (3.5mm) |
|
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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 |
<0.3 |
| 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 |
5.1 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
63 |
57 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
6.0 |
5.1 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
18 |
23 |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
6.0 |
5.0 |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
7 |
18 |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.12 seconds |
0.21 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
|
|
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
0.78 seconds |
0.88 seconds |
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
0.060 seconds |
0.158 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.095 seconds |
0.056 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
|
0.24 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.061 seconds |
0.054 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 |
OVF, Full Autofocus, 51-point Auto Area = 0.302s
Live View, Full Autofocus = 0.875s
Live View, Prefocused = 0.158s |
| Startup Time: |
0.5 seconds |
0.5 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: |
0.2 seconds |
0.8 seconds |
| Flash cycle time, full power: |
|
2.2 seconds |
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
200 shots |
|
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
950 shots |
1200 shots |
| Battery Life, Video: |
|
|
| Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary LP-E6 |
Proprietary |
| Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion Rechargeable or BG-E11 battery grip |
EN-EL15 Lithium-ion rechargeable or MB-D12 battery grip |
| Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary LP-E6 Lithium-ion rechargeable
|
1 x Proprietary EN-EL15 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 |
Nikon ViewNX 2 CD-ROM |
| OS Compatibility: |
|
Windows Vista/7/8; Mac OS 10.7.5+ |
| 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. |
Brand-new, 36.3-megapixel FX-format (full-frame) AA-filterless CMOS sensor, expanded sensitivity range (ISO 32-51200), EXPEED 4 processor, Group-area AF mode, 5fps full-res burst mode, electronic front curtain shutter option, Full HD 60p video, Small RAW option, USB 3.0, dual CF/SD slots. |
