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Canon 5D MIII vs Nikon D750

Portability
55
Imaging
67
Features
74
Overall
69
Canon EOS 5D Mark III front
 
Nikon D750 front
Portability
57
Imaging
70
Features
87
Overall
76

Canon 5D MIII vs Nikon D750 Key Specs

Canon 5D MIII
(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
Nikon D750
(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
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5D MIII over the Nikon D750

 5D MIII D750 

Reasons to pick Nikon D750 over the Canon 5D MIII

 D750 5D MIII 
RevealedSeptember 2014May 2012Newer by 28 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1229k1040kCrisper screen (+189k dot)

Common features in the Canon 5D MIII and Nikon D750

 5D MIII D750 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen sizing3.2"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon 5D MIII vs Nikon D750 size comparison

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

Canon 5D MIII vs Nikon D750 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon 5D MIII vs Nikon D750 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5D MIII vs Nikon D750 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5D MIII as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D750 as a Portrait photography camera
80
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (22MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW files
82
you can focus manually
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 5D MIII Street photography information
Nikon D750 Street photography information
58
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
great high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (950g)
68
screen tilts
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5D MIII Sports photography factors
Nikon D750 Sports photography factors
71
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (22MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
77
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery life (1,230 shots)
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5D MIII Travel photography info
Nikon D750 Travel photography info
51
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (22 megapixels)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (950 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
68
better than average battery life (1,230 per charge)
weather proofing
MP count decent (24MP)
flash built-in
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5D MIII Landscape photography features
Nikon D750 Landscape photography features
73
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
sensor resolution is decent (22 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
2 card slots
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
78
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sized screen (3.2")
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
better than average battery life (1,230 per charge)
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5D MIII Vlogging factors
Nikon D750 Vlogging factors
27
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic support
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (950 grams)
30
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic jack
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
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Canon 5D MIII vs Nikon D750 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5D MIII and Nikon D750
 Canon EOS 5D Mark IIINikon D750
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