Canon 5D MIII vs Canon 60D

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Canon 5D MIII vs Canon 60D, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and both are manufactured by Canon. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the 5D MIII (22MP) and 60D (18MP) and the 5D MIII (Full frame) and 60D (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The 5D MIII was introduced 19 months later than the 60D which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the 5D MIII grades vs the 60D with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 5D Mark III & Canon EOS 60D. The whole galleries are available at Canon 5D MIII Gallery & Canon 60D Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon 5D MIII features exterior dimensions of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") having a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) whilst the Canon 60D has measurements of 145mm x 106mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the 5D MIII and the 60D.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 5D MIII and 60D is 55 and 59 respectively.

Normally, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over a spec sheet. The visual underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 5D MIII and 60D.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 5D MIII using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon 5D MIII will offer greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern 5D MIII should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.