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Canon 5D MIII vs Nikon D780

Portability
55
Imaging
68
Features
74
Overall
70
Canon EOS 5D Mark III front
 
Nikon D780 front
Portability
57
Imaging
76
Features
89
Overall
81

Canon 5D MIII vs Nikon D780 Key Specs

Canon 5D MIII
(Full Review)
  • 22MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 116 x 76mm
  • Launched May 2012
  • Previous Model is Canon 5D MII
  • Replacement is Canon 5D MIV
Nikon D780
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 840g - 144 x 116 x 76mm
  • Introduced January 2020
  • Older Model is Nikon D750
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Canon 5D MIII vs Nikon D780 Overview

Here is a complete overview of the Canon 5D MIII versus Nikon D780, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the 5D MIII (22MP) and the D780 (25MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The 5D MIII was unveiled 8 years earlier than the D780 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the 5D MIII scores versus the D780 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5D MIII over the Nikon D780

 5D MIII D780 

Reasons to pick Nikon D780 over the Canon 5D MIII

 D780 5D MIII 
IntroducedJanuary 2020May 2012Fresher by 92 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution2359k1040kCrisper display (+1319k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon 5D MIII and Nikon D780

 5D MIII D780 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display size3.2"3.2"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon 5D MIII vs Nikon D780 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and size. The Canon 5D MIII offers outside measurements of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") and a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) while the Nikon D780 has specifications of 144mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 840 grams (1.85 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 5D MIII versus Nikon D780 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the 5D MIII and the D780.

Canon 5D MIII vs Nikon D780 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 5D MIII and D780 is 55 and 57 respectively.

Canon 5D MIII vs Nikon D780 top view buttons comparison

Canon 5D MIII vs Nikon D780 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 5D MIII and D780.

To sum up, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon D780 to produce extra detail having an extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older 5D MIII will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon 5D MIII vs Nikon D780 sensor size comparison

Canon 5D MIII vs Nikon D780 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5D MIII vs Nikon D780 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 5D MIII
Portrait photography with Nikon D780
80
you can focus manually
good megapixels (22MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
85
focusing manually
high sensor resolution (25 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 5D MIII Street photography highlights
Nikon D780 Street photography highlights
58
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
above average ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than others (950g)
71
tilting screen
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
environment proof
very good high ISO (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5D MIII Sports photography information
Nikon D780 Sports photography information
71
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
good megapixels (22 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
81
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
high sensor resolution (25 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery power (2,260 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5D MIII Travel photography highlights
Nikon D780 Travel photography highlights
51
weather sealing
good megapixels (22MP)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than others (950g)
display isn't selfie friendly
71
better than average battery power (2,260 shots)
environment proof
has bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
high sensor resolution (25 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5D MIII Landscape photography features
Nikon D780 Landscape photography features
73
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
good megapixels (22 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
81
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inches)
high sensor resolution (25MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW files
environment proof
better than average battery power (2,260 per charge)
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5D MIII Vlogging factors
Nikon D780 Vlogging factors
27
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
heavier than others (950g)
32
touchscreen functionality
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone port
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Canon 5D MIII vs Nikon D780 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5D MIII and Nikon D780
 Canon EOS 5D Mark IIINikon D780
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS 5D Mark III Nikon D780
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2012-05-22 2020-01-07
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5+ Expeed 6
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 22 megapixels 25 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5760 x 3840 6048 x 4024
Maximum native ISO 25600 51200
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 204800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 61 51
Cross focus points 41 15
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF Nikon F
Number of lenses 250 309
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3.2" 3.2"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 2,359 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech Clear View II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 900 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 950 grams (2.09 pounds) 840 grams (1.85 pounds)
Physical dimensions 152 x 116 x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") 144 x 116 x 76mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 81 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 2293 not tested
Other
Battery life 950 images 2260 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6 EN-EL15b
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash Type I (UDMA compatible), SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots Dual Dual
Cost at launch $2,780 $2,297