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Canon 5D MIII vs Canon T7i

Portability
55
Imaging
68
Features
74
Overall
70
Canon EOS 5D Mark III front
 
Canon EOS Rebel T7i front
Portability
67
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73

Canon 5D MIII vs Canon T7i Key Specs

Canon 5D MIII
(Full Review)
  • 22MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 116 x 76mm
  • Revealed May 2012
  • Succeeded the Canon 5D MII
  • Successor is Canon 5D MIV
Canon T7i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 532g - 131 x 100 x 76mm
  • Announced February 2017
  • Alternate Name is EOS 800D / Kiss X9i
  • Superseded the Canon T6i
  • Later Model is Canon T8i
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Canon 5D MIII vs Canon T7i Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon 5D MIII versus Canon T7i, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are produced by Canon. The image resolution of the 5D MIII (22MP) and the T7i (24MP) is fairly close but the 5D MIII (Full frame) and T7i (APS-C) have different sensor dimensions.

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The 5D MIII was launched 5 years prior to the T7i which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the 5D MIII grades vs the T7i in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5D MIII over the Canon T7i

 5D MIII T7i 
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Canon T7i over the Canon 5D MIII

 T7i 5D MIII 
AnnouncedFebruary 2017May 2012More modern by 57 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon 5D MIII and Canon T7i

 5D MIII T7i 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display resolution1040k1040kSame display resolution

Canon 5D MIII vs Canon T7i Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon 5D MIII has physical dimensions of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) and the Canon T7i has specifications of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 532 grams (1.17 lbs).

Compare the Canon 5D MIII versus Canon T7i in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the 5D MIII compared to the T7i.

Canon 5D MIII vs Canon T7i size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 5D MIII and T7i is 55 and 67 respectively.

Canon 5D MIII vs Canon T7i top view buttons comparison

Canon 5D MIII vs Canon T7i Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5D MIII and T7i.

As you can see, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 5D MIII due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Canon T7i will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged 5D MIII will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon 5D MIII vs Canon T7i sensor size comparison

Canon 5D MIII vs Canon T7i Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5D MIII vs Canon T7i Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5D MIII Portrait photography details
Canon T7i Portrait photography details
80
has manual focus
MP count decent (22 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
80
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 5D MIII Street photography factors
Canon T7i Street photography factors
58
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather proof
above average high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (950g)
73
fully articulated screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
offers touch to focus
good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5D MIII Sports photography advice
Canon T7i Sports photography advice
71
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count decent (22MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
66
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
max frames per second low (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5D MIII Travel photography information
Canon T7i Travel photography information
51
weather proof
MP count decent (22 megapixels)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (950g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
80
connects via bluetooth
offers touch to focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5D MIII Landscape photography factors
Canon T7i Landscape photography factors
73
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
MP count decent (22 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proof
two card slots
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
77
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5D MIII Vlogging factors
Canon T7i Vlogging factors
27
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (950g)
73
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone jack
lack of image stabilization
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Canon 5D MIII vs Canon T7i Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5D MIII and Canon T7i
 Canon EOS 5D Mark IIICanon EOS Rebel T7i
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model type Canon EOS 5D Mark III Canon EOS Rebel T7i
Otherwise known as - EOS 800D / Kiss X9i
Type Advanced DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2012-05-22 2017-02-15
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5+ DIGIC 7
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 22.3 x 14.9mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 332.3mm²
Sensor resolution 22 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5760 x 3840 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Max enhanced ISO 102400 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 61 45
Cross type focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF Canon EF/EF-S
Total lenses 250 326
Crop factor 1 1.6
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech Clear View II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.51x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes no built-in flash -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 950 gr (2.09 lb) 532 gr (1.17 lb)
Physical dimensions 152 x 116 x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") 131 x 100 x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 81 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2293 not tested
Other
Battery life 950 pictures 600 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Compact Flash Type I (UDMA compatible), SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots 2 Single
Pricing at release $2,780 $749