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Canon EOS 5D Mark III vs Nikon D780

Direct specification breakdown comparing Canon's 22.3MP Canon EF-mount body against Nikon's 24.5MP Nikon F-mount body.

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Canon EOS 5D Mark III Advantages1 Spec Wins
  • ✓More Phase-Detect AF Points (61pts vs 51pts)
Nikon D780 Advantages6 Spec Wins
  • ✓Higher Sensor Resolution (24.5MP vs 22.3MP)
  • ✓Faster Continuous Burst (12fps vs 6fps)
  • ✓Faster Mechanical Shutter (12fps vs 6fps)
  • ✓Faster Electronic Shutter (12fps vs 6fps)
  • ✓Longer CIPA Battery Endurance (2260shots vs 950shots)
  • ✓Lighter Body (840g 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
Nikon D78024.5 MP
✓ +2.2 MP
Sensor Architecture & Type
Canon EOS 5D Mark IIIFull Frame CMOS
Nikon D780Full Frame FX BSI CMOS
Physical Sensor Dimensions
Canon EOS 5D Mark III36.0 × 24.0 mm
Nikon D78035.9 × 23.9 mm
Aspect Ratios
Canon EOS 5D Mark III3:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Nikon D7803:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Native Lens Mount
Canon EOS 5D Mark IIICanon EF
Nikon D780Nikon F
Image Processor
Canon EOS 5D Mark IIIDIGIC 5+
Nikon D780EXPEED 6
02

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 D78051-Point OVF AF + 273-Point Live View Phase AF
Phase-Detect AF Points / Zones
Canon EOS 5D Mark III61 points
✓ +10 pts
Nikon D78051 points
AI Subject Detection
Canon EOS 5D Mark IIIDeep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Nikon D780Deep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Max Continuous Burst Speed
Canon EOS 5D Mark III6 fps
Nikon D78012 fps
✓ +6 fps
Mechanical Shutter Burst
Canon EOS 5D Mark III6 fps
Nikon D78012 fps
✓ +6 fps
Electronic Shutter Burst
Canon EOS 5D Mark III6 fps
Nikon D78012 fps
✓ +6 fps
Maximum Shutter Speed
Canon EOS 5D Mark III1/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
Nikon D7801/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS)
Canon EOS 5D Mark IIINo Internal IBIS
Nikon D780No 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 D7804K30 Uncropped
Supported Frame Rates
Canon EOS 5D Mark III1080p30 ALL-I at maximum sustained frame rate
Nikon D7804K30 Uncropped at maximum sustained frame rate
Color Bit Depth & Sampling
Canon EOS 5D Mark III8-bit 4:2:0 H.264
Nikon D78010-bit N-Log via HDMI
Log Gamma & Cinema Profiles
Canon EOS 5D Mark IIIFull Cinema Log Profile Suite
Nikon D780Full Cinema Log Profile Suite
Audio & HDMI I/O
Canon EOS 5D Mark III3.5mm Stereo Microphone, 3.5mm Headphone Monitor, Clean HDMI Output
Nikon D7803.5mm 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 D780Dual SD UHS-II Slots
Electronic Viewfinder (EVF)
Canon EOS 5D Mark IIIOptical Viewfinder (100% coverage)
Nikon D780Optical Viewfinder (100% coverage)
Battery Life (CIPA Rated)
Canon EOS 5D Mark III950 shots
Nikon D7802260 shots
✓ +1310 shots
Body Weight (with Battery & Card)
Canon EOS 5D Mark III950 g
Nikon D780840 g
✓ 110g Lighter
Dimensions (W × H × D)
Canon EOS 5D Mark III152.0 × 116.4 × 76.4 mm
Nikon D780143.5 × 115.5 × 76.0 mm
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