Canon 5D MIII vs Nikon D7000

Below, we are evaluating the Canon 5D MIII vs Nikon D7000, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the 5D MIII (22MP) and D7000 (16MP) and the 5D MIII (Full frame) and D7000 (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.

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The 5D MIII was launched 18 months after the D7000 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the 5D MIII matches up against the D7000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 5D Mark III and Nikon D7000. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon 5D MIII Gallery and Nikon D7000 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon 5D MIII offers 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 Nikon D7000 has specifications of 132mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") along with a weight of 780 grams (1.72 lbs).

Examine the Canon 5D MIII vs Nikon D7000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the 5D MIII vs the D7000.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 5D MIII and D7000 is 55 and 59 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5D MIII and D7000.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 5D MIII because of its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Canon 5D MIII will offer more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher 5D MIII provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.