Canon 5D MIII vs Canon 7D

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 5D Mark III & Canon EOS 7D. The whole galleries are available at Canon 5D MIII Gallery & Canon 7D Gallery.

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.

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

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.