Canon 5D MIII vs Nikon D5200

The following is a in-depth review of the Canon 5D MIII and Nikon D5200, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the 5D MIII (22MP) and the D5200 (24MP) is relatively close but the 5D MIII (Full frame) and D5200 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The 5D MIII was brought out 11 months before the D5200 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon 5D MIII being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon D5200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the 5D MIII grades against the D5200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 5D Mark III and Nikon D5200. The entire galleries are available at Canon 5D MIII Gallery and Nikon D5200 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon 5D MIII enjoys outer 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 Nikon D5200 has sizing of 129mm x 98mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") and a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the 5D MIII against the D5200.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 5D MIII and D5200 is 55 and 66 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The image here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 5D MIII and D5200.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 5D MIII due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon D5200 will result in greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged 5D MIII will be behind with regard to sensor tech.