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Canon 5D MIII vs Nikon D7200

Portability
55
Imaging
68
Features
74
Overall
70
Canon EOS 5D Mark III front
 
Nikon D7200 front
Portability
59
Imaging
66
Features
82
Overall
72

Canon 5D MIII vs Nikon D7200 Key Specs

Canon 5D MIII
(Full Review)
  • 22MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost 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
  • Newer Model is Canon 5D MIV
Nikon D7200
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 765g - 136 x 107 x 76mm
  • Launched March 2015
  • Superseded the Nikon D7100
  • Updated by Nikon D7500
Photography Glossary

Canon 5D MIII vs Nikon D7200 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon 5D MIII versus Nikon D7200, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the 5D MIII (22MP) and the D7200 (24MP) is very comparable but the 5D MIII (Full frame) and D7200 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor size.

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The 5D MIII was manufactured 3 years earlier than the D7200 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the 5D MIII matches up versus the D7200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5D MIII over the Nikon D7200

 5D MIII D7200 

Reasons to pick Nikon D7200 over the Canon 5D MIII

 D7200 5D MIII 
LaunchedMarch 2015May 2012More modern by 33 months
Display resolution1229k1040kClearer display (+189k dot)

Common features in the Canon 5D MIII and Nikon D7200

 5D MIII D7200 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3.2"3.2"Identical display size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Canon 5D MIII vs Nikon D7200 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon 5D MIII features outer measurements of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") having a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) while the Nikon D7200 has sizing of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") along with a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs).

See the Canon 5D MIII versus Nikon D7200 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the 5D MIII and the D7200.

Canon 5D MIII vs Nikon D7200 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 5D MIII and D7200 is 55 and 59 respectively.

Canon 5D MIII vs Nikon D7200 top view buttons comparison

Canon 5D MIII vs Nikon D7200 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing specs. The pic underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 5D MIII and D7200.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 5D MIII due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon D7200 will provide extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged 5D MIII will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon 5D MIII vs Nikon D7200 sensor size comparison

Canon 5D MIII vs Nikon D7200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5D MIII vs Nikon D7200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5D MIII Portrait photography info
Nikon D7200 Portrait photography info
80
you can focus manually
good resolution (22MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
79
has manual focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 5D MIII
Street photography with Nikon D7200
58
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
good high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
heavier than competition (950 grams)
63
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
great ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5D MIII Sports photography features
Nikon D7200 Sports photography features
71
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
good resolution (22 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect AF
max fps low (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
71
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery pack (1,110 shots)
has phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5D MIII Travel photography advice
Nikon D7200 Travel photography advice
51
environment proofing
good resolution (22 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (950 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
68
good battery pack (1,110 per charge)
environment sealing
decent megapixels (24MP)
has built in flash
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5D MIII Landscape photography advice
Nikon D7200 Landscape photography advice
73
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
good resolution (22 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
78
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
decent megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
good battery pack (1,110 per charge)
2 card slots
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5D MIII as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D7200 as a Vlogging camera
27
has face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic jack
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
heavier than competition (950 grams)
30
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic support
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
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Canon 5D MIII vs Nikon D7200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5D MIII and Nikon D7200
 Canon EOS 5D Mark IIINikon D7200
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 5D Mark III Nikon D7200
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2012-05-22 2015-03-02
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5+ Expeed 4
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5760 x 3840 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 61 51
Cross type focus points 41 15
Lens
Lens support Canon EF Nikon F
Number of lenses 250 309
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 3.2 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology Clear View II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.63x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, auto FP high-speed sync, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, rear-curtain sync, rear-curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow sync, off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200s 1/250s
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 950g (2.09 lb) 765g (1.69 lb)
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 rating 81 87
DXO Color Depth rating 24.0 24.5
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 14.6
DXO Low light rating 2293 1333
Other
Battery life 950 images 1110 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6 EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Compact Flash Type I (UDMA compatible), SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (two slots)
Card slots Dual Dual
Launch pricing $2,780 $1,100