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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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| General | ||
| Model Number: | 5D Mark III | DV150F |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | Pro SLR | Ultra Compact |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
| Retail Price: | $3500.00 | $149.99 |
| Street Price: | $2,079.48 | $399.00 |
| Date Available: | 2012-03-20 | 2013-03-30 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
33.5 oz
(950 g)
includes batteries |
4.1 oz (116 g) |
| Size: |
6.0 x
4.6 x
3.0 in. (152 x 116 x 76 mm) |
3.8 x
2.2 x
0.7 in. (96 x 55 x 18 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Canon | |
| Effective Megapixels: | 22.3 | 16.2 |
| Sensor Format: | 35mm | 1/2.3 inch |
| Sensor size: | 864mm2 (36.00mm x 24.00mm) | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 6.25 microns | 1.34 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.0x | n/a |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 4:3 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes | No |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 81 | |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 24.0 | |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 11.7 | |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 2,293 | |
| Image Capture | ||
| 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) |
4608 x 3456
(15.9 MP,
4:3), 4608 x 3072 (14.2 MP, 3:2), 4608 x 2592 (11.9 MP, 16:9), 3648 x 2736 (10.0 MP, 4:3), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 1984 x 1488 (3.0 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1024 x 768 (0.8 MP, 4:3) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF v2.3), RAW, M-RAW (10.5MP), S-RAW (5.5MP); 14-bit CR2 | JPEG (EXIF 2.21) |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 6.0 | n/a |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p) 640x480 (30p/25p) |
1280x720 (30p/15p)
640x480 (30p/15p) 320x240 (30p/15p) |
| Movie File Format: | .MOV (MPEG-4 AVC / H.264), ALL-I and IPB modes | MP4 (Video: H.264, Audio : AAC) |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | ||
| HD Video Out: | Yes | |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | Canon EF | n/a |
| Lens: | n/a | Samsung Zoom |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 25 - 125mm | |
| Focal Length (actual): | 4.5 - 22.5mm | |
| Zoom Ratio: | 5.00x | |
| Aperture Range: | f/2.5(W) / f/6.3(T) - ?? | |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
80 cm to Infinity 31.5 in to Infinity |
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| Macro Focus Range: |
5 -
80 cm 2.0 - 31.5 in |
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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: | Up to 5x | |
| Auto Focus | ||
| 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. | TTL contrast detection (Center AF, Multi AF, Object Tracking AF, Face Detection AF) |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | No | No |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD | 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 | |
| Focus Peaking: | No | No |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.71x | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.71x | |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | No |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.2 | 2.7 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 1,044,000 dots (348,000 px) | |
| Touchscreen: | No | No |
| Articulating Screen: | No | Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
| Selfie Screen: | No | Yes |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 10.0x | |
| Top Deck Display: | Yes | |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 25600 | |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, 100-25600 in 1/3 or 1 EV steps, expandable to 50 (L), 51200 (H1) and 102400 (H2) | Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, Color Temperature | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent_H, Fluorescent_L, Tungsten, Custom |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/8000 - 30 sec | 1/2000 - 8 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | No |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | 63-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Partial (center, 7.2%), Spot (center, 1.5%) | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot, Face Detection AE |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | No |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | No |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | No |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | n/a | Scene (TBD), Self Shot, Photo Filter, Beauty Shot, Split Shot, Motion Photo, Jump Shot, Children, Close up, Beauty Palette, Magic Frame, Live Panorama, Night Shot |
| Self Timer: | 2, 10 seconds | 2, 10, or Double seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | No | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | n/a | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | n/a | TBD |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/200 | |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | |
| External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe, PC Sync | n/a |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | No | |
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | CF1 / SD / SDHC / SDXC | microSD / microSDHC / microSDXC |
| UHS Support: | No UHS support | |
| Other Memory: | UDMA7 compliant | |
| Dual Card Slots: | Yes | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | No |
| Uncompressed Format: | RAW, M-RAW (10.5MP), S-RAW (5.5MP); 14-bit CR2 | |
| Movie File Format: | .MOV (MPEG-4 AVC / H.264), ALL-I and IPB modes | MP4 (Video: H.264, Audio : AAC) |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | 0.0 MB |
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | Yes |
| NFC: | No | |
| Bluetooth: | No | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | Yes | No |
| Headphone Jack: | Yes | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | No |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional Wired or Wireless | |
| Connections (extended): | Mini HDMI (Type C), Remote Jack, Stereo Mic Jack, Stereo Monitor Jack, PC-Sync Terminal | Built-in Wi-Fi |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | <0.3 | |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | <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 | |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 6.0 | |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 63 | |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 6.0 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 18 | |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 6.0 | |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 7 | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.12 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | 0.78 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | 0.060 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.095 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | ||
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.061 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 | |
| Startup Time: | 0.5 seconds | |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.2 seconds | |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | ||
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 200 shots | |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 950 shots | |
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary LP-E6 | Proprietary BP70A |
| 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 BP70A Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | |
| Internal Charging Supported: | No | |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | Canon EOS Digital Solution Disc | iLauncher |
| OS Compatibility: | ||
| Miscellaneous | ||
| 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. | Dual View with 1.5-inch front LCD, 2.7-inch rear LCD, Smart Camera 2.0, 720p movies, Built-in Wi-Fi. Available in plum, lime green and light pink. Preliminary specifications, subject to change. |
