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Canon EOS 5D Mark III vs Nikon D5
Direct specification breakdown comparing Canon's 22.3MP Canon EF-mount body against Nikon's 20.8MP Nikon F-mount body.
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Technical Spec Matrix
Green indicators highlight objective numerical advantages.
✓ Smart Win Highlighting Active
Canon EOS 5D Mark III Advantages2 Spec Wins
- ✓Higher Sensor Resolution (22.3MP vs 20.8MP)
- ✓Lighter Body (950g vs 1415g)
Nikon D5 Advantages5 Spec Wins
- ✓More Phase-Detect AF Points (153pts vs 61pts)
- ✓Faster Continuous Burst (14fps vs 6fps)
- ✓Faster Mechanical Shutter (14fps vs 6fps)
- ✓Faster Electronic Shutter (14fps vs 6fps)
- ✓Longer CIPA Battery Endurance (3780shots vs 950shots)
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Sensor & Image Quality
Effective megapixel count, sensor readout architecture, and lens mount
Effective Sensor Resolution
Canon EOS 5D Mark III22.3 MP
✓ +1.5 MPNikon D520.8 MP
Sensor Architecture & Type
Canon EOS 5D Mark IIIFull Frame CMOS
Nikon D5Full Frame FX CMOS
Physical Sensor Dimensions
Canon EOS 5D Mark III36.0 × 24.0 mm
Nikon D535.9 × 23.9 mm
Aspect Ratios
Canon EOS 5D Mark III3:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Nikon D53:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Native Lens Mount
Canon EOS 5D Mark IIICanon EF
Nikon D5Nikon F
Image Processor
Canon EOS 5D Mark IIIDIGIC 5+
Nikon D5EXPEED 5
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Autofocus & Shooting Speed
Phase-detect AF points, neural subject tracking, burst speeds, and IBIS stops
Autofocus System
Canon EOS 5D Mark III61-Point High Density Reticular AF
Nikon D5153-Point Multi-CAM 20K AF
Phase-Detect AF Points / Zones
Canon EOS 5D Mark III61 points
Nikon D5153 points
✓ +92 ptsAI Subject Detection
Canon EOS 5D Mark IIIDeep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Nikon D5Deep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Max Continuous Burst Speed
Canon EOS 5D Mark III6 fps
Nikon D514 fps
✓ +8 fpsMechanical Shutter Burst
Canon EOS 5D Mark III6 fps
Nikon D514 fps
✓ +8 fpsElectronic Shutter Burst
Canon EOS 5D Mark III6 fps
Nikon D514 fps
✓ +8 fpsMaximum Shutter Speed
Canon EOS 5D Mark III1/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
Nikon D51/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS)
Canon EOS 5D Mark IIINo Internal IBIS
Nikon D5No Internal IBIS
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Video Capabilities
Maximum recording resolution, frame rate capabilities, internal bit depth, and I/O
Max Video Resolution
Canon EOS 5D Mark III1080p30 ALL-I
Nikon D54K30 UHD
Supported Frame Rates
Canon EOS 5D Mark III1080p30 ALL-I at maximum sustained frame rate
Nikon D54K30 UHD at maximum sustained frame rate
Color Bit Depth & Sampling
Canon EOS 5D Mark III8-bit 4:2:0 H.264
Nikon D58-bit 4:2:2 Clean HDMI
Log Gamma & Cinema Profiles
Canon EOS 5D Mark IIIFull Cinema Log Profile Suite
Nikon D5Full Cinema Log Profile Suite
Audio & HDMI I/O
Canon EOS 5D Mark III3.5mm Stereo Microphone, 3.5mm Headphone Monitor, Clean HDMI Output
Nikon D53.5mm Stereo Microphone, 3.5mm Headphone Monitor, Clean HDMI Output
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Hardware, Ergonomics & Pricing
Memory card slots, EVF optics, CIPA battery rating, weight, dimensions, and price
Memory Card Slots
Canon EOS 5D Mark III1x CompactFlash + 1x SD UHS-I
Nikon D5Dual XQD or Dual CF Slots
Electronic Viewfinder (EVF)
Canon EOS 5D Mark IIIOptical Viewfinder (100% coverage)
Nikon D5Optical Viewfinder (100% coverage)
Battery Life (CIPA Rated)
Canon EOS 5D Mark III950 shots
Nikon D53780 shots
✓ +2830 shotsBody Weight (with Battery & Card)
Canon EOS 5D Mark III950 g
✓ 465g LighterNikon D51415 g
Dimensions (W × H × D)
Canon EOS 5D Mark III152.0 × 116.4 × 76.4 mm
Nikon D5160.0 × 158.5 × 92.0 mm
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