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Predecessor: |
Canon 5D Mark II
5D Mark II vs 5D Mark III
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Successor: |
Canon 5D Mark IV
5D Mark III vs 5D Mark IV
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Model Number: |
5D Mark III |
Z50 |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
Pro SLR |
Compact System Camera |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
Yes |
Retail Price: |
$3500.00 |
$999.95 |
Street Price: |
$2,084.48 |
$806.95 |
Date Available: |
2012-03-20 |
2019-11-15 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
33.5 oz
(950 g)
includes batteries
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18.8 oz
(533 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
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Size: |
6.0 x
4.6 x
3.0 in.
(152 x
116 x
76 mm)
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5.0 x
3.7 x
2.4 in.
(127 x
94 x
60 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 |
20.9 |
Sensor Format: |
35mm |
APS-C |
Sensor size: |
864mm2 (36.00mm x 24.00mm) |
368.95mm2 (23.50mm x 15.70mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
6.25 microns |
4.22 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
1.0x |
1.5x |
Aspect Ratio: |
3:2 |
3:2 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
Fixed |
None |
Self-Cleaning: |
Yes |
No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
Yes |
DxO Sensor Score: |
81 |
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DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
24.0 |
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DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
11.7 |
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DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
2,293 |
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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), 5568 x 3128
(17.4 MP,
16:9), 4176 x 2344
(9.8 MP,
16:9), 2784 x 1560
(4.3 MP,
16:9), 3712 x 3712
(13.8 MP,
1:1), 2784 x 2784
(7.8 MP,
1:1), 1856 x 1856
(3.4 MP,
1:1) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG (EXIF v2.3), RAW, M-RAW (10.5MP), S-RAW (5.5MP); 14-bit CR2 |
JPEG (EXIF 2.31), .NEF (RAW), 12 or 14 bit; RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
6.0 |
11.0 |
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 (120p/100p/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p)
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Movie File Format: |
.MOV (MPEG-4 AVC / H.264), ALL-I and IPB modes |
MOV, MP4 (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Stereo Linear PCM, AAC) |
Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
Yes |
n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
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n/a |
HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
Canon EF |
Nikon Z |
Lens: |
n/a |
Nikon Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
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24 -
75mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
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16 -
50mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
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3.10x |
Aperture Range: |
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f/3.5 (wide) / f/6.3 (tele) - f/16 |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
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Normal Focus Range: |
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20 cm to Infinity
7.9 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
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Filter Thread: |
n/a |
46.0mm |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
No |
Yes |
Digital Zoom: |
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No |
Digital Zoom Values: |
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n/a |
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. |
Hybrid Phase/Contrast Detect AF with 209 PDAF points; Pinpoint, Single-Point, Dynamic-area AF, Wide-area AF (S/L), Auto-area AF; Face and Eye-detect AF |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
No |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
Optical / LCD
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EVF / 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 |
EVF: 2.36M-dot XGA OLED, 100% coverage, 1.02x magnification, 20mm eyepoint, -3 to +3 diopter, eye sensor |
Focus Peaking: |
No |
Yes |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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2,360,000 dots
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
0.71x |
0.68x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
0.71x |
1.02x |
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)
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1,036,800 dots
(345,600 px)
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Touchscreen: |
No |
Yes |
Articulating Screen: |
No |
Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
No |
Selfie Screen: |
No |
Yes |
Max Playback Zoom: |
10.0x |
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Top Deck Display: |
Yes |
No |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
25600 |
51200 |
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 - 51200, expandable to 204,800 |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, Color Temperature |
Auto (2 types), Cloudy, Shade, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent (7 types), Incandescent, Kelvin Color Temperature (2,500K-10,000K), Preset manual; Fine tuning available. |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/8000 - 30 sec |
1/4000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 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%) |
Matrix metering; Center-weighted (weight of approximately 75% given to 8mm circle in center of frame or weighting can be based on average of entire frame; Spot: meters circle with diameter of about 3.5mm (about 2.5% of frame) centered on selected focus point; Highlight-weighted |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
n/a |
Custom: U1, U2; Scene Modes: Autumn Colors, Beach / Snow, Blossom, Candlelight, Child, Close-up, Dusk / Dawn, Food, Landscape, Night Landscape, Night Portrait, Party / Indoor, Pet Portrait, Portrait, Sports, Sunset; Special Effects: Night Vision, Super Vivid, Pop, Photo Illustration, Toy Camera Effect, Miniature Effect, Selective Color, Silhouette, High Key, Low Key |
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): |
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High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
No |
Yes |
Flash Modes: |
n/a |
Fill flash, Red-eye reduction, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Rear-curtain sync, Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction, Auto slow sync, Auto slow sync with red-eye reduction, Flash off; Auto FP High-Speed sync supported |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
n/a |
7.0 m /
23.0 ft.
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Flash Range Description: |
n/a |
GN=7m/22ft at ISO 100; range depends on lens aperture |
Max Flash Sync: |
1/200 |
1/200 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 3.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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-3 to +1 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
Hot Shoe, PC Sync |
Hot Shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
No |
No |
Usable Memory Types: |
CF1 / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
No UHS support |
UHS-I |
Other Memory: |
UDMA7 compliant |
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Dual Card Slots: |
Yes |
No |
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; RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: |
.MOV (MPEG-4 AVC / H.264), ALL-I and IPB modes |
MOV, MP4 (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Stereo Linear PCM, AAC) |
Included Memory: |
No memory included |
No memory included |
Included Memory Type: |
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Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
Yes |
NFC: |
No |
No |
Bluetooth: |
No |
Yes |
Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
Microphone Jack: |
Yes |
Yes |
Headphone Jack: |
Yes |
No |
External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
Optional Wired or Wireless |
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth |
Connections (extended): |
Mini HDMI (Type C), Remote Jack, Stereo Mic Jack, Stereo Monitor Jack, PC-Sync Terminal |
Micro (Type-D) HDMI, Micro-B USB 2.0, 3.5mm Stereo Microphone Jack (plug-in power supported) |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
<0.3 |
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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 |
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Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
<0.3 |
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Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
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JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
6.0 |
11.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
63 |
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RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
6.0 |
11.0 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
18 |
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RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
6.0 |
11.0 |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
7 |
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Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.12 seconds |
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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 |
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Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.095 seconds |
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Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
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Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.061 seconds |
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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 |
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Play -> Record Time: |
0.2 seconds |
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Flash cycle time, full power: |
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Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
200 shots |
320 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
950 shots |
280 shots |
Battery Life, Video: |
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75 minutes
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary LP-E6 |
Proprietary EN-EL25 |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion Rechargeable or BG-E11 battery grip |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary LP-E6 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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1 x Proprietary EN-EL25 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
Yes |
Yes |
Internal Charging Supported: |
No |
Yes |
Included Software: |
Canon EOS Digital Solution Disc |
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OS Compatibility: |
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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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