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Nikon D750 vs Canon EOS 5D Mark III
Direct specification breakdown comparing Nikon's 24.3MP Nikon F-mount body against Canon's 22.3MP Canon EF-mount body.
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Technical Spec Matrix
Green indicators highlight objective numerical advantages.
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Nikon D750 Advantages6 Spec Wins
- ✓Higher Sensor Resolution (24.3MP vs 22.3MP)
- ✓Faster Continuous Burst (6.5fps vs 6fps)
- ✓Faster Mechanical Shutter (6.5fps vs 6fps)
- ✓Faster Electronic Shutter (6.5fps vs 6fps)
- ✓Longer CIPA Battery Endurance (1230shots vs 950shots)
- ✓Lighter Body (840g vs 950g)
Canon EOS 5D Mark III Advantages1 Spec Wins
- ✓More Phase-Detect AF Points (61pts vs 51pts)
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Sensor & Image Quality
Effective megapixel count, sensor readout architecture, and lens mount
Effective Sensor Resolution
Nikon D75024.3 MP
✓ +2 MPCanon EOS 5D Mark III22.3 MP
Sensor Architecture & Type
Nikon D750Full Frame FX CMOS
Canon EOS 5D Mark IIIFull Frame CMOS
Physical Sensor Dimensions
Nikon D75035.9 × 24.0 mm
Canon EOS 5D Mark III36.0 × 24.0 mm
Aspect Ratios
Nikon D7503:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Canon EOS 5D Mark III3:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Native Lens Mount
Nikon D750Nikon F
Canon EOS 5D Mark IIICanon EF
Image Processor
Nikon D750EXPEED 4
Canon EOS 5D Mark IIIDIGIC 5+
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Autofocus & Shooting Speed
Phase-detect AF points, neural subject tracking, burst speeds, and IBIS stops
Autofocus System
Nikon D75051-Point Multi-CAM 3500FX II AF
Canon EOS 5D Mark III61-Point High Density Reticular AF
Phase-Detect AF Points / Zones
Nikon D75051 points
Canon EOS 5D Mark III61 points
✓ +10 ptsAI Subject Detection
Nikon D750Deep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Canon EOS 5D Mark IIIDeep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Max Continuous Burst Speed
Nikon D7506.5 fps
✓ +0.5 fpsCanon EOS 5D Mark III6 fps
Mechanical Shutter Burst
Nikon D7506.5 fps
✓ +0.5 fpsCanon EOS 5D Mark III6 fps
Electronic Shutter Burst
Nikon D7506.5 fps
✓ +0.5 fpsCanon EOS 5D Mark III6 fps
Maximum Shutter Speed
Nikon D7501/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
Canon EOS 5D Mark III1/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS)
Nikon D750No Internal IBIS
Canon EOS 5D Mark IIINo Internal IBIS
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Video Capabilities
Maximum recording resolution, frame rate capabilities, internal bit depth, and I/O
Max Video Resolution
Nikon D7501080p60 FHD
Canon EOS 5D Mark III1080p30 ALL-I
Supported Frame Rates
Nikon D7501080p60 FHD at maximum sustained frame rate
Canon EOS 5D Mark III1080p30 ALL-I at maximum sustained frame rate
Color Bit Depth & Sampling
Nikon D7508-bit 4:2:2 Uncompressed HDMI
Canon EOS 5D Mark III8-bit 4:2:0 H.264
Log Gamma & Cinema Profiles
Nikon D750Full Cinema Log Profile Suite
Canon EOS 5D Mark IIIFull Cinema Log Profile Suite
Audio & HDMI I/O
Nikon D7503.5mm Stereo Microphone, 3.5mm Headphone Monitor, Clean HDMI Output
Canon EOS 5D Mark III3.5mm 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
Nikon D750Dual SD UHS-I Slots
Canon EOS 5D Mark III1x CompactFlash + 1x SD UHS-I
Electronic Viewfinder (EVF)
Nikon D750Optical Viewfinder (100% coverage)
Canon EOS 5D Mark IIIOptical Viewfinder (100% coverage)
Battery Life (CIPA Rated)
Nikon D7501230 shots
✓ +280 shotsCanon EOS 5D Mark III950 shots
Body Weight (with Battery & Card)
Nikon D750840 g
✓ 110g LighterCanon EOS 5D Mark III950 g
Dimensions (W × H × D)
Nikon D750140.5 × 113.0 × 78.0 mm
Canon EOS 5D Mark III152.0 × 116.4 × 76.4 mm
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