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Canon 1D X III vs Nikon D5

Portability
50
Imaging
74
Features
85
Overall
78
Canon EOS-1D X Mark III front
 
Nikon D5 front
Portability
50
Imaging
71
Features
84
Overall
76

Canon 1D X III vs Nikon D5 Key Specs

Canon 1D X III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Raise to 819200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 5472 x 2886 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1440g - 158 x 168 x 83mm
  • Introduced January 2020
  • Replaced the Canon 1D X II
Nikon D5
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Increase to 3280000)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1415g - 160 x 158.5 x 92mm
  • Launched January 2016
  • Older Model is Nikon D4s
  • Refreshed by Nikon D6
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Canon 1D X III vs Nikon D5 Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Canon 1D X III and Nikon D5, both Pro DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the 1D X III (20MP) and the D5 (21MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The 1D X III was unveiled 4 years later than the D5 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Large SLR).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the 1D X III grades versus the D5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D X III over the Nikon D5

 1D X III D5 
LaunchedJanuary 2020January 2016Fresher by 49 months

Reasons to pick Nikon D5 over the Canon 1D X III

 D5 1D X III 
Screen resolution2359k2100kClearer screen (+259k dot)

Common features in the Canon 1D X III and Nikon D5

 1D X III D5 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3.2"3.2"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon 1D X III vs Nikon D5 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon 1D X III has outside dimensions of 158mm x 168mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 1440 grams (3.17 lbs) and the Nikon D5 has sizing 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the 1D X III and the D5.

Canon 1D X III vs Nikon D5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1D X III and D5 is 50 and 50 respectively.

Canon 1D X III vs Nikon D5 top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D X III vs Nikon D5 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The graphic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1D X III and D5.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Nikon D5 to deliver greater detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern 1D X III provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon 1D X III vs Nikon D5 sensor size comparison

Canon 1D X III vs Nikon D5 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D X III as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D5 as a Portrait photography camera
84
manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
82
you can focus manually
MP count good (21MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 1D X III
Street photography with Nikon D5
62
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
supports touch to focus
weather proof
above average high ISO (102,400)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
60
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather proof
good ISO range (102,400)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 1D X III
Sports photography with Nikon D5
81
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
max frames per second high (20.0 frames per second)
good MP (20 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
great battery life (2,850 shots)
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
79
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
MP count good (21 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
good battery power (3,780 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D X III Travel photography information
Nikon D5 Travel photography information
66
great battery life (2,850 per charge)
weather proof
supports touch to focus
good MP (20MP)
display is not selfie friendly
64
good battery power (3,780 CIPA)
weather proof
MP count good (21 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D X III Landscape photography factors
Nikon D5 Landscape photography factors
80
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
good MP (20MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (102,400)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
great battery life (2,850 per charge)
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
78
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
MP count good (21 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
good ISO range (102,400)
exports RAW files
weather proof
good battery power (3,780 per charge)
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1D X III Vlogging details
Nikon D5 Vlogging details
30
touchscreen capability
comes with face detect autofocus
high video quality (5472 x 2886 pixels)
comes with microphone socket
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
30
screen is touchscreen
supports face detect autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
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Canon 1D X III vs Nikon D5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D X III and Nikon D5
 Canon EOS-1D X Mark IIINikon D5
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS-1D X Mark III Nikon D5
Type Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Introduced 2020-01-07 2016-01-05
Body design Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Digic X Expeed 5
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 21 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 5588 x 3712
Max native ISO 102400 102400
Max boosted ISO 819200 3280000
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 191 153
Cross focus points 155 99
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF Nikon F
Available lenses 250 309
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2" 3.2"
Resolution of display 2,100 thousand dot 2,359 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.72x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 20.0fps 14.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 5472 X 2886 (60p, 30p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 50p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p) 4K (UHD) 30p/25p/24p, 1080/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p, 720/60p/50p
Max video resolution 5472x2886 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Built-in Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1440g (3.17 pounds) 1415g (3.12 pounds)
Dimensions 158 x 168 x 83mm (6.2" x 6.6" x 3.3") 160 x 158.5 x 92mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 88
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.3
DXO Low light score not tested 2434
Other
Battery life 2850 shots 3780 shots
Form of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL18a
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Dual CFexpress type B Dual CompactFlash or dual XQD
Storage slots 2 2
Pricing at launch $6,499 $6,500