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Canon EOS 5D Mark III vs Nikon Z fc
Direct specification breakdown comparing Canon's 22.3MP Canon EF-mount body against Nikon's 20.9MP Nikon Z-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 20.9MP)
- ✓Longer CIPA Battery Endurance (950shots vs 300shots)
Nikon Z fc Advantages5 Spec Wins
- ✓More Phase-Detect AF Points (209pts vs 61pts)
- ✓Faster Continuous Burst (11fps vs 6fps)
- ✓Faster Mechanical Shutter (11fps vs 6fps)
- ✓Faster Electronic Shutter (11fps vs 6fps)
- ✓Lighter Body (445g vs 950g)
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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
✓ +1.4 MPNikon Z fc20.9 MP
Sensor Architecture & Type
Canon EOS 5D Mark IIIFull Frame CMOS
Nikon Z fcAPS-C DX CMOS
Physical Sensor Dimensions
Canon EOS 5D Mark III36.0 × 24.0 mm
Nikon Z fc23.5 × 15.7 mm
Aspect Ratios
Canon EOS 5D Mark III3:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Nikon Z fc3:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Native Lens Mount
Canon EOS 5D Mark IIICanon EF
Nikon Z fcNikon Z
Image Processor
Canon EOS 5D Mark IIIDIGIC 5+
Nikon Z fcEXPEED 6
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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 Z fc209-Point Hybrid AF with Eye AF
Phase-Detect AF Points / Zones
Canon EOS 5D Mark III61 points
Nikon Z fc209 points
✓ +148 ptsAI Subject Detection
Canon EOS 5D Mark IIIDeep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Nikon Z fcDeep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Max Continuous Burst Speed
Canon EOS 5D Mark III6 fps
Nikon Z fc11 fps
✓ +5 fpsMechanical Shutter Burst
Canon EOS 5D Mark III6 fps
Nikon Z fc11 fps
✓ +5 fpsElectronic Shutter Burst
Canon EOS 5D Mark III6 fps
Nikon Z fc11 fps
✓ +5 fpsMaximum Shutter Speed
Canon EOS 5D Mark III1/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
Nikon Z fc1/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS)
Canon EOS 5D Mark IIINo Internal IBIS
Nikon Z fcNo 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 Z fc4K30 Uncropped
Supported Frame Rates
Canon EOS 5D Mark III1080p30 ALL-I at maximum sustained frame rate
Nikon Z fc4K30 Uncropped at maximum sustained frame rate
Color Bit Depth & Sampling
Canon EOS 5D Mark III8-bit 4:2:0 H.264
Nikon Z fc8-bit 4:2:0 MOV/MP4
Log Gamma & Cinema Profiles
Canon EOS 5D Mark IIIFull Cinema Log Profile Suite
Nikon Z fcFull Cinema Log Profile Suite
Audio & HDMI I/O
Canon EOS 5D Mark III3.5mm Stereo Microphone, 3.5mm Headphone Monitor, Clean HDMI Output
Nikon Z fc3.5mm 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 Z fcSingle SD UHS-I Slot
Electronic Viewfinder (EVF)
Canon EOS 5D Mark IIIOptical Viewfinder (100% coverage)
Nikon Z fc2.36M-dot OLED EVF
Battery Life (CIPA Rated)
Canon EOS 5D Mark III950 shots
✓ +650 shotsNikon Z fc300 shots
Body Weight (with Battery & Card)
Canon EOS 5D Mark III950 g
Nikon Z fc445 g
✓ 505g LighterDimensions (W × H × D)
Canon EOS 5D Mark III152.0 × 116.4 × 76.4 mm
Nikon Z fc134.5 × 93.5 × 43.5 mm
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