Canon 5D MIII vs Nikon D5300

The following is a extended comparison of the Canon 5D MIII vs Nikon D5300, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the 5D MIII (22MP) and the D5300 (24MP) is very comparable but the 5D MIII (Full frame) and D5300 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The 5D MIII was revealed 21 months prior to the D5300 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon 5D MIII being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon D5300 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the 5D MIII grades vs the D5300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 5D Mark III & Nikon D5300. The full galleries are viewable at Canon 5D MIII Gallery & Nikon D5300 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Canon 5D MIII comes with 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 Nikon D5300 has specifications of 125mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 480 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the 5D MIII versus the D5300.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 5D MIII and D5300 is 55 and 68 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The image here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 5D MIII and D5300.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 5D MIII having a larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Nikon D5300 will show greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 5D MIII will be behind in sensor technology.