Canon 5D MIII vs Nikon D90

On this page, we will be contrasting the Canon 5D MIII versus Nikon D90, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the 5D MIII (22MP) and D90 (12MP) and the 5D MIII (Full frame) and D90 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The 5D MIII was announced 3 years later than the D90 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the 5D MIII grades against the D90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 5D Mark III & Nikon D90. The whole galleries are available at Canon 5D MIII Gallery & Nikon D90 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon 5D MIII offers 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) while the Nikon D90 has specifications of 132mm x 103mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") having a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the 5D MIII versus the D90.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 5D MIII and D90 is 55 and 60 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5D MIII and D90.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 5D MIII using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon 5D MIII will give you extra detail with its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher 5D MIII is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.