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Canon 5D MIII vs Nikon D7500

Portability
55
Imaging
68
Features
74
Overall
70
Canon EOS 5D Mark III front
 
Nikon D7500 front
Portability
60
Imaging
66
Features
92
Overall
76

Canon 5D MIII vs Nikon D7500 Key Specs

Canon 5D MIII
(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
  • Released May 2012
  • Earlier Model is Canon 5D MII
  • Updated by Canon 5D MIV
Nikon D7500
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 1640000)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 720g - 136 x 104 x 73mm
  • Announced April 2017
  • Succeeded the Nikon D7200
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Canon 5D MIII vs Nikon D7500 Overview

Let's look closer at the Canon 5D MIII versus Nikon D7500, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the 5D MIII (22MP) and the D7500 (21MP) is pretty similar but the 5D MIII (Full frame) and D7500 (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.

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The 5D MIII was announced 5 years before the D7500 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the 5D MIII matches up against the D7500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5D MIII over the Nikon D7500

 5D MIII D7500 
Screen resolution1040k922kSharper screen (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D7500 over the Canon 5D MIII

 D7500 5D MIII 
AnnouncedApril 2017May 2012More modern by 59 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon 5D MIII and Nikon D7500

 5D MIII D7500 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen dimensions3.2"3.2"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon 5D MIII vs Nikon D7500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Canon 5D MIII provides physical dimensions of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) whilst the Nikon D7500 has specifications of 136mm x 104mm x 73mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 2.9") with a weight of 720 grams (1.59 lbs).

Analyze the Canon 5D MIII versus Nikon D7500 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the 5D MIII and the D7500.

Canon 5D MIII vs Nikon D7500 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 5D MIII and D7500 is 55 and 60 respectively.

Canon 5D MIII vs Nikon D7500 top view buttons comparison

Canon 5D MIII vs Nikon D7500 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5D MIII and D7500.

Clearly, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 5D MIII with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon 5D MIII will offer more detail with its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged 5D MIII is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Canon 5D MIII vs Nikon D7500 sensor size comparison

Canon 5D MIII vs Nikon D7500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5D MIII vs Nikon D7500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5D MIII Portrait photography factors
Nikon D7500 Portrait photography factors
80
manual focus
MP count decent (22MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW files
79
manual focus
good MP (21MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 5D MIII Street photography highlights
Nikon D7500 Street photography highlights
58
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment proof
very good ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (950 grams)
76
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
includes touch focus
environment proof
great high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5D MIII Sports photography details
Nikon D7500 Sports photography details
71
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
MP count decent (22MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
low fps (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
83
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization
good MP (21MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5D MIII Travel photography features
Nikon D7500 Travel photography features
51
environment proof
MP count decent (22MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (950 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
70
environment proof
has bluetooth
includes touch focus
good MP (21 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5D MIII Landscape photography factors
Nikon D7500 Landscape photography factors
73
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
MP count decent (22MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proof
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
82
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization
good MP (21MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
great high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 5D MIII
Vlogging with Nikon D7500
27
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic port
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (950g)
35
touchscreen
built in image stabilization
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone support
display is not selfie friendly
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Canon 5D MIII vs Nikon D7500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5D MIII and Nikon D7500
 Canon EOS 5D Mark IIINikon D7500
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 5D Mark III Nikon D7500
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2012-05-22 2017-04-12
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5+ Expeed 5
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 22 megapixel 21 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 5760 x 3840 5568 x 3712
Highest native ISO 25600 51200
Highest boosted ISO 102400 1640000
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 61 51
Cross type focus points 41 15
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF Nikon F
Available lenses 250 309
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3.2 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech Clear View II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.63x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/250 secs
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Yes (Hot-shoe, Wireless plus sync connector)
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 950 grams (2.09 pounds) 720 grams (1.59 pounds)
Physical dimensions 152 x 116 x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") 136 x 104 x 73mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 81 86
DXO Color Depth rating 24.0 24.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 14.0
DXO Low light rating 2293 1483
Other
Battery life 950 photos 950 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6 EN-EL15a
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Compact Flash Type I (UDMA compatible), SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 2 Single
Retail price $2,780 $1,247