Canon 5D MIII vs Nikon D750
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Canon 5D MIII vs Nikon D750 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 22MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF Mount
- 950g - 152 x 116 x 76mm
- Launched May 2012
- Older Model is Canon 5D MII
- Successor is Canon 5D MIV
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 840g - 141 x 113 x 78mm
- Revealed September 2014
- Replaced the Nikon D700
- Successor is Nikon D780

Canon 5D MIII vs Nikon D750 Overview
In this write-up, we will be looking at the Canon 5D MIII versus Nikon D750, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the 5D MIII (22MP) and the D750 (24MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (Full frame).

The 5D MIII was revealed 3 years earlier than the D750 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before getting through a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the 5D MIII grades versus the D750 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon 5D MIII vs Nikon D750 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 5D Mark III and Nikon D750. The full galleries are available at Canon 5D MIII Gallery and Nikon D750 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 5D MIII over the Nikon D750
5D MIII | D750 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon D750 over the Canon 5D MIII
D750 | 5D MIII | |||
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Revealed | September 2014 | ![]() | May 2012 | Newer by 28 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 1040k | Crisper screen (+189k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 5D MIII and Nikon D750
5D MIII | D750 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 3.2" | Equivalent screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Canon 5D MIII vs Nikon D750 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon 5D MIII provides 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 D750 has dimensions of 141mm x 113mm x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of 840 grams (1.85 lbs).
Examine the Canon 5D MIII versus Nikon D750 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the 5D MIII and the D750.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 5D MIII and D750 is 55 and 57 respectively.

Canon 5D MIII vs Nikon D750 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The image below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 5D MIII and D750.
Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Nikon D750 to offer greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged 5D MIII is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon 5D MIII vs Nikon D750 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 5D MIII vs Nikon D750 Specifications
Canon EOS 5D Mark III | Nikon D750 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon EOS 5D Mark III | Nikon D750 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2012-05-22 | 2014-09-12 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 5+ | Expeed 4 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 22 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5760 x 3840 | 6016 x 4016 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 102400 | 51200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 50 | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 61 | 51 |
Cross type focus points | 41 | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF | Nikon F |
Available lenses | 250 | 309 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3.2 inch | 3.2 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | Clear View II TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.0fps | 6.5fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, Auto FP high-speed sync, auto w/redeye reduction, auto slow sync, auto slow sync w/redeye reduction, fill flash, rear-curtain sync, rear-curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow sync, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/200 secs | 1/200 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 950 gr (2.09 pounds) | 840 gr (1.85 pounds) |
Dimensions | 152 x 116 x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") | 141 x 113 x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 81 | 93 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.0 | 24.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.7 | 14.5 |
DXO Low light rating | 2293 | 2956 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 950 photos | 1230 photos |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E6 | EN-EL15 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash Type I (UDMA compatible), SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots) |
Storage slots | Two | Two |
Pricing at release | $2,780 | $2,000 |