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Canon EOS 5D Mark III vs Nikon D4S
Direct specification breakdown comparing Canon's 22.3MP Canon EF-mount body against Nikon's 16.2MP Nikon F-mount body.
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Technical Spec Matrix
Green indicators highlight objective numerical advantages.
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Canon EOS 5D Mark III Advantages3 Spec Wins
- ✓Higher Sensor Resolution (22.3MP vs 16.2MP)
- ✓More Phase-Detect AF Points (61pts vs 51pts)
- ✓Lighter Body (950g vs 1350g)
Nikon D4S Advantages4 Spec Wins
- ✓Faster Continuous Burst (11fps vs 6fps)
- ✓Faster Mechanical Shutter (11fps vs 6fps)
- ✓Faster Electronic Shutter (11fps vs 6fps)
- ✓Longer CIPA Battery Endurance (3020shots 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
✓ +6.1 MPNikon D4S16.2 MP
Sensor Architecture & Type
Canon EOS 5D Mark IIIFull Frame CMOS
Nikon D4SFull Frame FX CMOS
Physical Sensor Dimensions
Canon EOS 5D Mark III36.0 × 24.0 mm
Nikon D4S36.0 × 23.9 mm
Aspect Ratios
Canon EOS 5D Mark III3:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Nikon D4S3:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Native Lens Mount
Canon EOS 5D Mark IIICanon EF
Nikon D4SNikon F
Image Processor
Canon EOS 5D Mark IIIDIGIC 5+
Nikon D4SEXPEED 4
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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 D4S51-Point Multi-CAM 3500FX AF
Phase-Detect AF Points / Zones
Canon EOS 5D Mark III61 points
✓ +10 ptsNikon D4S51 points
AI Subject Detection
Canon EOS 5D Mark IIIDeep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Nikon D4SDeep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Max Continuous Burst Speed
Canon EOS 5D Mark III6 fps
Nikon D4S11 fps
✓ +5 fpsMechanical Shutter Burst
Canon EOS 5D Mark III6 fps
Nikon D4S11 fps
✓ +5 fpsElectronic Shutter Burst
Canon EOS 5D Mark III6 fps
Nikon D4S11 fps
✓ +5 fpsMaximum Shutter Speed
Canon EOS 5D Mark III1/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
Nikon D4S1/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS)
Canon EOS 5D Mark IIINo Internal IBIS
Nikon D4SNo 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 D4S1080p60 FHD
Supported Frame Rates
Canon EOS 5D Mark III1080p30 ALL-I at maximum sustained frame rate
Nikon D4S1080p60 FHD at maximum sustained frame rate
Color Bit Depth & Sampling
Canon EOS 5D Mark III8-bit 4:2:0 H.264
Nikon D4S8-bit 4:2:2 Uncompressed HDMI
Log Gamma & Cinema Profiles
Canon EOS 5D Mark IIIFull Cinema Log Profile Suite
Nikon D4SFull Cinema Log Profile Suite
Audio & HDMI I/O
Canon EOS 5D Mark III3.5mm Stereo Microphone, 3.5mm Headphone Monitor, Clean HDMI Output
Nikon D4S3.5mm 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 D4S1x XQD + 1x CompactFlash
Electronic Viewfinder (EVF)
Canon EOS 5D Mark IIIOptical Viewfinder (100% coverage)
Nikon D4SOptical Viewfinder (100% coverage)
Battery Life (CIPA Rated)
Canon EOS 5D Mark III950 shots
Nikon D4S3020 shots
✓ +2070 shotsBody Weight (with Battery & Card)
Canon EOS 5D Mark III950 g
✓ 400g LighterNikon D4S1350 g
Dimensions (W × H × D)
Canon EOS 5D Mark III152.0 × 116.4 × 76.4 mm
Nikon D4S160.0 × 156.5 × 90.5 mm
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