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Canon 1D MIII vs Nikon D5

Portability
51
Imaging
51
Features
54
Overall
52
Canon EOS-1D Mark III front
 
Nikon D5 front
Portability
50
Imaging
71
Features
84
Overall
76

Canon 1D MIII vs Nikon D5 Key Specs

Canon 1D MIII
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1335g - 156 x 157 x 80mm
  • Revealed February 2007
  • Replaced the Canon 1D MII N
  • Updated by Canon 1D MIV
Nikon D5
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Boost to 3280000)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1415g - 160 x 158.5 x 92mm
  • Revealed January 2016
  • Replaced the Nikon D4s
  • Updated by Nikon D6
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Canon 1D MIII vs Nikon D5 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Canon 1D MIII vs Nikon D5, both Pro DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the 1D MIII (10MP) and D5 (21MP) and the 1D MIII (APS-H) and D5 (Full frame) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The 1D MIII was brought out 9 years earlier than the D5 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Large SLR).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the 1D MIII scores versus the D5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D MIII over the Nikon D5

 1D MIII D5 

Reasons to pick Nikon D5 over the Canon 1D MIII

 D5 1D MIII 
RevealedJanuary 2016February 2007Fresher by 107 months
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2359k230kCrisper screen (+2129k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon 1D MIII and Nikon D5

 1D MIII D5 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon 1D MIII vs Nikon D5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon 1D MIII comes with outer measurements of 156mm x 157mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 1335 grams (2.94 lbs) whilst the Nikon D5 has measurements of 160mm x 158.5mm x 92mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the 1D MIII compared to the D5.

Canon 1D MIII vs Nikon D5 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1D MIII and D5 is 51 and 50 respectively.

Canon 1D MIII vs Nikon D5 top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D MIII vs Nikon D5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1D MIII and D5.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 1D MIII because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Nikon D5 will give you more detail having its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older 1D MIII is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon 1D MIII vs Nikon D5 sensor size comparison

Canon 1D MIII vs Nikon D5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1D MIII vs Nikon D5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D MIII Portrait photography info
Nikon D5 Portrait photography info
62
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/300s)
nice sensor size (APS-H)
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (10MP)
82
focusing manually
MP count decent (21MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 1D MIII as a Street photography camera
Nikon D5 as a Street photography camera
54
nice sensor size (APS-H)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
60
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
above average ISO range (102,400)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1D MIII as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D5 as a Sports photography camera
58
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
nice sensor size (APS-H)
environment proofing
has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
79
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count decent (21 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery life (3,780 per charge)
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D MIII Travel photography details
Nikon D5 Travel photography details
43
environment proofing
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
64
good battery life (3,780 per charge)
environment proof
MP count decent (21 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D MIII as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D5 as a Landscape photography camera
64
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
nice sensor size (APS-H)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
78
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
MP count decent (21 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (102,400)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
good battery life (3,780 per charge)
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1D MIII as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D5 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video
30
has touchscreen
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic socket
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
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Canon 1D MIII vs Nikon D5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D MIII and Nikon D5
 Canon EOS-1D Mark IIINikon D5
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS-1D Mark III Nikon D5
Type Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Revealed 2007-02-22 2016-01-05
Physical type Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed 5
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-H Full frame
Sensor dimensions 28.7 x 18.7mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 536.7mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 21 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 3888 x 2592 5588 x 3712
Highest native ISO 3200 102400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 3280000
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 45 153
Cross type focus points 19 99
Lens
Lens support Canon EF Nikon F
Number of lenses 250 309
Focal length multiplier 1.3 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3.2"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 2,359k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.72x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 14.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes External Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/300 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 4K (UHD) 30p/25p/24p, 1080/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p, 720/60p/50p
Highest video resolution None 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1335 grams (2.94 lbs) 1415 grams (3.12 lbs)
Dimensions 156 x 157 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") 160 x 158.5 x 92mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 71 88
DXO Color Depth rating 22.7 25.1
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 12.3
DXO Low light rating 1078 2434
Other
Battery life 2200 pictures 3780 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL18a
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), SD/SDHC card Dual CompactFlash or dual XQD
Card slots Dual Dual
Launch cost $4,399 $6,500