Canon 5D MIII vs Canon 90D
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Canon 5D MIII vs Canon 90D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 22MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF Mount
- 950g - 152 x 116 x 76mm
- Introduced May 2012
- Old Model is Canon 5D MII
- New Model is Canon 5D MIV
(Full Review)
- 33MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 701g - 141 x 105 x 77mm
- Launched August 2019
- Previous Model is Canon 80D
Canon 5D MIII vs Canon 90D Overview
Let's look more in depth at the Canon 5D MIII vs Canon 90D, both Advanced DSLR cameras and they are both designed by Canon. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the 5D MIII (22MP) and 90D (33MP) and the 5D MIII (Full frame) and 90D (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 5D MIII was introduced 8 years earlier than the 90D which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the 5D MIII matches up versus the 90D for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon 5D MIII vs Canon 90D Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 5D Mark III and Canon EOS 90D. The whole galleries are available at Canon 5D MIII Gallery and Canon 90D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 5D MIII over the Canon 90D
5D MIII | 90D | |||
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Display dimensions | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Canon 90D over the Canon 5D MIII
90D | 5D MIII | |||
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Launched | August 2019 | May 2012 | Newer by 88 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon 5D MIII and Canon 90D
5D MIII | 90D | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
Display resolution | 1040k | 1040k | Equal display resolution |
Canon 5D MIII vs Canon 90D Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon 5D MIII features external measurements 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 90D has measurements of 141mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") along with a weight of 701 grams (1.55 lbs).
Compare the Canon 5D MIII vs Canon 90D in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the 5D MIII compared to the 90D.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 5D MIII and 90D is 55 and 60 respectively.
Canon 5D MIII vs Canon 90D Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 5D MIII and 90D.
As you can tell, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 5D MIII having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon 90D will show greater detail using its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged 5D MIII will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Canon 5D MIII vs Canon 90D Specifications
Canon EOS 5D Mark III | Canon EOS 90D | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon EOS 5D Mark III | Canon EOS 90D |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2012-05-22 | 2019-08-28 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 5+ | DIGIC 8 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 22.3 x 14.9mm |
Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 332.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 22MP | 33MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5760 x 3840 | 6960 x 4640 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 102400 | 51200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 61 | 45 |
Cross focus points | 41 | 45 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon EF | Canon EF/EF-S |
Total lenses | 250 | 326 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,040k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | Clear View II TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | 0.6x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
Max quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0 frames per sec | 11.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | no built-in flash | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/200s | 1/250s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes (With USB-PD compatible chargers) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 950g (2.09 pounds) | 701g (1.55 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 152 x 116 x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") | 141 x 105 x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 shots | 1300 shots |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LP-E6 | LP-E6N |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | Compact Flash Type I (UDMA compatible), SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) |
Card slots | 2 | One |
Pricing at release | $2,780 | $1,199 |