• 35mm 858.0mm2
  • 20.8 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 102,400
  • 35mm 864.0mm2
  • 20.1 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 102,400

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Differences

Nikon D5 advantages over Canon 1DX Mark III

  • Less expensive
    $3290 vs $6499
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 3780 vs 2850 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Higher extended ISO
    3276800 vs 819200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Canon 1DX Mark III advantages over Nikon D5

  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    GPS vs None
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Yes vs No
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • More cross-type AF points
    155 vs 99
    Cross-type AF points improve autofocus performance
  • Newer
    5 years vs 9 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    20.0 fps vs 12.1 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    Unlimited vs 200 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
  • Faster RAW shooting
    20.0 fps vs 12.1 fps
    Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
  • Bigger RAW buffer
    Unlimited vs 183 shots
    Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Shoot 4K video
    Both provide
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • Touchscreen
    Both provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Top deck display
    Both provide
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • External Mic Jack
    Both provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Pentaprism viewfinder
    Both provide
    Much better viewfinder picture fidelity
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Both provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Dual card slots
    Both provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Both provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Both provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Neither provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Internal flash
    Neither provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

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Review Excerpt

  • Excellent image quality; Excellent high ISO performance; Fast 153-point autofocus system; Fast continuous shooting speeds; 4K video recording; Pro-quality camera body; Outstanding battery life.

  • Large and heavy body might not be right for all; Loud shutter; Underutilized touchscreen; Low ISO dynamic range not as good as predecessor; Extended high ISOs not very useful; Sluggish Live View AF.

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Compared to Canon 1DX

Nikon D5
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  • $4893
  • 35mm
  • Shoot 4K video
  • Touchscreen
  • $5299
  • 35mm
  • Higher effective ISO

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Canon 1DX Mark III
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  • $6499
  • 35mm
  • Shoot 4K video
  • Touchscreen
  • $5299
  • 35mm

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Compared to Canon EOS-1D C

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Canon EOS-1D C
  • $4893
  • 35mm
  • Touchscreen
  • More cross-type AF points
  • $6989
  • 35mm

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Canon 1DX Mark III
Canon EOS-1D C
  • $6499
  • 35mm
  • Touchscreen
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $6989
  • 35mm

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Nikon D5
Nikon D4S
  • $4893
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $5399
  • 35mm
  • Fast startup
  • Higher effective ISO

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Canon 1DX Mark III
Nikon D4S
  • $6499
  • 35mm
  • Shoot 4K video
  • Touchscreen
  • $5399
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive

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Compared to Canon 1DX Mark II

Nikon D5
Canon 1DX Mark II
  • $4893
  • 35mm
  • Fast startup
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $2999
  • 35mm
  • Higher effective ISO
  • Built-in GPS

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Canon 1DX Mark III
Canon 1DX Mark II
  • $6499
  • 35mm
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • Built-in Bluetooth
  • $2999
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive

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Compared to Nikon D6

Nikon D5
Nikon D6
  • $4893
  • 35mm
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $6500
  • 35mm
  • Built-in Bluetooth
  • Built-in GPS

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Canon 1DX Mark III
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  • $6499
  • 35mm
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • On-sensor phase detect
  • $6500
  • 35mm
  • Longer exposure

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