Canon 5D MII vs Canon 760D

Below is a extended analysis of the Canon 5D MII versus Canon 760D, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are built by Canon. The resolution of the 5D MII (21MP) and the 760D (24MP) is fairly similar but the 5D MII (Full frame) and 760D (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 5D MII was released 7 years prior to the 760D and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon 5D MII being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Canon 760D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the 5D MII matches up versus the 760D in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 5D Mark II and Canon EOS 760D. The complete galleries are available at Canon 5D MII Gallery and Canon 760D Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon 5D MII has physical measurements of 152mm x 114mm x 75mm (6.0" x 4.5" x 3.0") and a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) and the Canon 760D has proportions of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the 5D MII versus the 760D.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 5D MII and 760D is 56 and 66 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing specs. The visual here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 5D MII and 760D.

All in all, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 5D MII due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Canon 760D will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The older 5D MII is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.