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Canon 5D MIII vs Canon 60Da

Portability
55
Imaging
68
Features
74
Overall
70
Canon EOS 5D Mark III front
 
Canon EOS 60Da front
Portability
59
Imaging
59
Features
80
Overall
67

Canon 5D MIII vs Canon 60Da Key Specs

Canon 5D MIII
(Full Review)
  • 22MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 116 x 76mm
  • Launched May 2012
  • Previous Model is Canon 5D MII
  • New Model is Canon 5D MIV
Canon 60Da
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 755g - 145 x 106 x 79mm
  • Revealed April 2012
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Canon 5D MIII vs Canon 60Da Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Canon 5D MIII versus Canon 60Da, both Advanced DSLR cameras and both of them are offered by Canon. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the 5D MIII (22MP) and 60Da (18MP) and the 5D MIII (Full frame) and 60Da (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The 5D MIII was brought out 2 months later than the 60Da and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the 5D MIII matches up vs the 60Da for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5D MIII over the Canon 60Da

 5D MIII 60Da 
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Canon 60Da over the Canon 5D MIII

 60Da 5D MIII 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon 5D MIII and Canon 60Da

 5D MIII 60Da 
RevealedMay 2012April 2012Same age
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen resolution1040k1040kExact same screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon 5D MIII vs Canon 60Da Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon 5D MIII provides external dimensions of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") along with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) and the Canon 60Da has dimensions of 145mm x 106mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") along with a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs).

Contrast the Canon 5D MIII versus Canon 60Da in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the 5D MIII versus the 60Da.

Canon 5D MIII vs Canon 60Da size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 5D MIII and 60Da is 55 and 59 respectively.

Canon 5D MIII vs Canon 60Da top view buttons comparison

Canon 5D MIII vs Canon 60Da Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through a spec sheet. The visual here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5D MIII and 60Da.

As you can see, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 5D MIII featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Canon 5D MIII will produce more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.

Canon 5D MIII vs Canon 60Da sensor size comparison

Canon 5D MIII vs Canon 60Da Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5D MIII vs Canon 60Da Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 5D MIII
Portrait photography with Canon 60Da
80
you can focus manually
good resolution (22MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
75
has manual focus
good MP (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 5D MIII
Street photography with Canon 60Da
58
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
great ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (950 grams)
66
screen articulates fully
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5D MIII Sports photography info
Canon 60Da Sports photography info
71
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
good resolution (22MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
max frames per second low (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
67
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
good MP (18MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
environment sealing
great battery power (1,100 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5D MIII Travel photography highlights
Canon 60Da Travel photography highlights
51
weather sealing
good resolution (22MP)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (950 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
68
great battery power (1,100 CIPA)
environment sealing
good MP (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
lack of Timelapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5D MIII Landscape photography factors
Canon 60Da Landscape photography factors
73
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
good resolution (22 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
2 card slots
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
69
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good MP (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
great battery power (1,100 shots)
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5D MIII Vlogging info
Canon 60Da Vlogging info
27
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone support
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (950g)
67
screen is selfie friendly
provides face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone port
no image stabilization
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Canon 5D MIII vs Canon 60Da Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5D MIII and Canon 60Da
 Canon EOS 5D Mark IIICanon EOS 60Da
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model Canon EOS 5D Mark III Canon EOS 60Da
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2012-05-22 2012-04-07
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5+ Digic 4
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 22.3 x 14.9mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 332.3mm²
Sensor resolution 22 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5760 x 3840 5184 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 102400 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 61 9
Cross focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF Canon EF/EF-S
Number of lenses 250 326
Focal length multiplier 1 1.6
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3.2" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech Clear View II TFT LCD Clear View TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.6x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 13.00 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (59.94, 50 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 950g (2.09 pounds) 755g (1.66 pounds)
Physical dimensions 152 x 116 x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") 145 x 106 x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 81 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 2293 not tested
Other
Battery life 950 images 1100 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6 LP-E6
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Compact Flash Type I (UDMA compatible), SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 2 1
Retail price $2,780 $1,499