Canon 5D MIII vs Nikon D7100
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Canon 5D MIII vs Nikon D7100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 22MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF Mount
- 950g - 152 x 116 x 76mm
- Revealed May 2012
- Old Model is Canon 5D MII
- Refreshed by Canon 5D MIV
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 765g - 136 x 107 x 76mm
- Introduced April 2013
- Old Model is Nikon D7000
- Updated by Nikon D7200

Canon 5D MIII vs Nikon D7100 Overview
Following is a complete assessment of the Canon 5D MIII versus Nikon D7100, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the 5D MIII (22MP) and the D7100 (24MP) is pretty well matched but the 5D MIII (Full frame) and D7100 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.

The 5D MIII was introduced 11 months before the D7100 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the 5D MIII matches up against the D7100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon 5D MIII vs Nikon D7100 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 5D Mark III & Nikon D7100. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 5D MIII Gallery & Nikon D7100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 5D MIII over the Nikon D7100
5D MIII | D7100 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon D7100 over the Canon 5D MIII
D7100 | 5D MIII | |||
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Introduced | April 2013 | ![]() | May 2012 | More modern by 11 months |
Screen resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 1040k | Sharper screen (+189k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 5D MIII and Nikon D7100
5D MIII | D7100 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 3.2" | Identical screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch screen |
Canon 5D MIII vs Nikon D7100 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Canon 5D MIII has got outer measurements of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) and the Nikon D7100 has proportions of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") along with a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs).
Look at the Canon 5D MIII versus Nikon D7100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the 5D MIII against the D7100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 5D MIII and D7100 is 55 and 59 respectively.

Canon 5D MIII vs Nikon D7100 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at technical specs. The image here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 5D MIII and D7100.
As you can tell, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 5D MIII with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Nikon D7100 will give more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 5D MIII is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 5D MIII vs Nikon D7100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 5D MIII vs Nikon D7100 Specifications
Canon EOS 5D Mark III | Nikon D7100 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon EOS 5D Mark III | Nikon D7100 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2012-05-22 | 2013-04-25 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 5+ | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 22MP | 24MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5760 x 3840 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 102400 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 61 | 51 |
Cross focus points | 41 | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon EF | Nikon F |
Total lenses | 250 | 309 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3.2 inch | 3.2 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | Clear View II TFT LCD | Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | 0.63x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/200 seconds | 1/250 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 24 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | Optional |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 950 grams (2.09 pounds) | 765 grams (1.69 pounds) |
Dimensions | 152 x 116 x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") | 136 x 107 x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 81 | 83 |
DXO Color Depth score | 24.0 | 24.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.7 | 13.7 |
DXO Low light score | 2293 | 1256 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 950 photos | 950 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LP-E6 | EN-EL15 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash Type I (UDMA compatible), SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots |
Storage slots | Dual | Dual |
Cost at release | $2,780 | $800 |