Canon 5D MIII vs Canon 7D MII

Here, we are comparing the Canon 5D MIII and Canon 7D MII, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and both are built by Canon. The image resolution of the 5D MIII (22MP) and the 7D MII (20MP) is fairly similar but the 5D MIII (Full frame) and 7D MII (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

The 5D MIII was announced 3 years prior to the 7D MII and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the 5D MIII scores vs the 7D MII in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 5D Mark III and Canon EOS 7D Mark II. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 5D MIII Gallery and Canon 7D MII Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon 5D MIII has got physical dimensions of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") and a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) and the Canon 7D MII has dimensions of 149mm x 112mm x 78mm (5.9" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs).

Contrast the Canon 5D MIII and Canon 7D MII in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the 5D MIII and the 7D MII.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 5D MIII and 7D MII is 55 and 55 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading specs. The visual here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 5D MIII and 7D MII.

All in all, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 5D MIII having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon 5D MIII will offer you extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older 5D MIII is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.