Canon 5D MIII vs Nikon D810

The following is a in depth overview of the Canon 5D MIII versus Nikon D810, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the 5D MIII (22MP) and D810 (36MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The 5D MIII was introduced 3 years prior to the D810 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the 5D MIII grades vs the D810 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 5D Mark III and Nikon D810. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 5D MIII Gallery and Nikon D810 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon 5D MIII provides 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 D810 has dimensions of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 980 grams (2.16 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the 5D MIII against the D810.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 5D MIII and D810 is 55 and 54 respectively.

Normally, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through specs. The picture underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 5D MIII and D810.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Nikon D810 to produce extra detail using its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged 5D MIII will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.