Canon 5D MIII vs Nikon D70s
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Canon 5D MIII vs Nikon D70s Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 22MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF Mount
- 950g - 152 x 116 x 76mm
- Introduced May 2012
- Older Model is Canon 5D MII
- Replacement is Canon 5D MIV
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 1600
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 679g - 140 x 111 x 78mm
- Launched April 2005
- Superseded the Nikon D70

Canon 5D MIII vs Nikon D70s Overview
Let's look more closely at the Canon 5D MIII vs Nikon D70s, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the 5D MIII (22MP) and D70s (6MP) and the 5D MIII (Full frame) and D70s (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

The 5D MIII was launched 7 years after the D70s which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the 5D MIII scores versus the D70s in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon 5D MIII vs Nikon D70s Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 5D Mark III & Nikon D70s. The complete galleries are available at Canon 5D MIII Gallery & Nikon D70s Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 5D MIII over the Nikon D70s
5D MIII | D70s | |||
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Launched | May 2012 | ![]() | April 2005 | More modern by 87 months |
Display dimensions | 3.2" | ![]() | 2" | Larger display (+1.2") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 130k | Sharper display (+910k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon D70s over the Canon 5D MIII
D70s | 5D MIII |
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Common features in the Canon 5D MIII and Nikon D70s
5D MIII | D70s | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Canon 5D MIII vs Nikon D70s Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon 5D MIII enjoys physical 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) whilst the Nikon D70s has dimensions of 140mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of 679 grams (1.50 lbs).
Check out the Canon 5D MIII vs Nikon D70s in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the 5D MIII vs the D70s.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 5D MIII and D70s is 55 and 61 respectively.

Canon 5D MIII vs Nikon D70s Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 5D MIII and D70s.
As you can see, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 5D MIII featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Canon 5D MIII will offer more detail utilizing its extra 16MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively. The younger 5D MIII provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

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Canon 5D MIII vs Nikon D70s Specifications
Canon EOS 5D Mark III | Nikon D70s | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon EOS 5D Mark III | Nikon D70s |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2012-05-22 | 2005-04-20 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 5+ | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 23.7 x 15.5mm |
Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 367.4mm² |
Sensor resolution | 22MP | 6MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5760 x 3840 | 3008 x 2000 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 1600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 102400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW files | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 61 | - |
Cross type focus points | 41 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF | Nikon F |
Number of lenses | 250 | 309 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3.2 inches | 2 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dots | 130 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | Clear View II TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | 0.5x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 11.00 m |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/200s | 1/500s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video file format | H.264 | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 950g (2.09 lb) | 679g (1.50 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 152 x 116 x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") | 140 x 111 x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 81 | 50 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.0 | 20.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.7 | 10.3 |
DXO Low light rating | 2293 | 529 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 950 photographs | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LP-E6 | EN-EL3a |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 to 20 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | Compact Flash Type I (UDMA compatible), SD/SDHC/SDXC | Compact Flash (Type I or II) |
Card slots | Two | One |
Cost at release | $2,780 | $700 |