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Canon 5D MIII vs Canon 7D

Portability
55
Imaging
68
Features
74
Overall
70
Canon EOS 5D Mark III front
 
Canon EOS 7D front
Portability
56
Imaging
58
Features
70
Overall
62

Canon 5D MIII vs Canon 7D Key Specs

Canon 5D MIII
(Full Review)
  • 22MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 116 x 76mm
  • Released May 2012
  • Succeeded the Canon 5D MII
  • Replacement is Canon 5D MIV
Canon 7D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 860g - 148 x 111 x 74mm
  • Introduced November 2009
  • Replacement is Canon 7D MII
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Canon 5D MIII vs Canon 7D Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Canon 5D MIII and Canon 7D, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Canon. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the 5D MIII (22MP) and 7D (18MP) and the 5D MIII (Full frame) and 7D (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The 5D MIII was announced 2 years after the 7D which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the 5D MIII matches up against the 7D in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5D MIII over the Canon 7D

 5D MIII 7D 
IntroducedMay 2012November 2009Newer by 31 months
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1040k920kCrisper display (+120k dot)

Reasons to pick Canon 7D over the Canon 5D MIII

 7D 5D MIII 

Common features in the Canon 5D MIII and Canon 7D

 5D MIII 7D 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Canon 5D MIII vs Canon 7D Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon 5D MIII offers physical 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) while the Canon 7D has proportions of 148mm x 111mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") having a weight of 860 grams (1.90 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the 5D MIII vs the 7D.

Canon 5D MIII vs Canon 7D size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 5D MIII and 7D is 55 and 56 respectively.

Canon 5D MIII vs Canon 7D top view buttons comparison

Canon 5D MIII vs Canon 7D Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5D MIII and 7D.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 5D MIII using its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Canon 5D MIII will give greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher 5D MIII is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon 5D MIII vs Canon 7D sensor size comparison

Canon 5D MIII vs Canon 7D Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5D MIII vs Canon 7D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5D MIII as a Portrait photography camera
Canon 7D as a Portrait photography camera
80
you can focus manually
MP count good (22MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
74
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 5D MIII
Street photography with Canon 7D
58
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
great high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (950 grams)
57
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5D MIII Sports photography advice
Canon 7D Sports photography advice
71
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count good (22 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
64
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
not so great battery life (800 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5D MIII Travel photography factors
Canon 7D Travel photography factors
51
environment proof
MP count good (22MP)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (950g)
display is not selfie friendly
54
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (800 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5D MIII Landscape photography details
Canon 7D Landscape photography details
73
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
good sized screen (3.2")
MP count good (22MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
2 card slots
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
63
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
no image stabilization
not so great battery life (800 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5D MIII as a Vlogging camera
Canon 7D as a Vlogging camera
27
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone support
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (950 grams)
29
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic socket
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
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Canon 5D MIII vs Canon 7D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5D MIII and Canon 7D
 Canon EOS 5D Mark IIICanon EOS 7D
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model Canon EOS 5D Mark III Canon EOS 7D
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2012-05-22 2009-11-06
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5+ Dual Digic 4
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 22.3 x 14.9mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 332.3mm²
Sensor resolution 22 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 5760 x 3840 5184 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 102400 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 61 19
Cross focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF Canon EF/EF-S
Number of lenses 250 326
Crop factor 1 1.6
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology Clear View II TFT LCD TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.63x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 950 grams (2.09 lb) 860 grams (1.90 lb)
Dimensions 152 x 116 x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") 148 x 111 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 81 66
DXO Color Depth score 24.0 22.0
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 11.7
DXO Low light score 2293 854
Other
Battery life 950 photos 800 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6 LP-E6
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash Type I (UDMA compatible), SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Microdrive cards
Card slots Dual Single
Pricing at release $2,780 $1,050