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Canon 5D MIII vs Nikon Df

Portability
55
Imaging
68
Features
74
Overall
70
Canon EOS 5D Mark III front
 
Nikon Df front
Portability
59
Imaging
64
Features
62
Overall
63

Canon 5D MIII vs Nikon Df Key Specs

Canon 5D MIII
(Full Review)
  • 22MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 116 x 76mm
  • Introduced May 2012
  • Succeeded the Canon 5D MII
  • Later Model is Canon 5D MIV
Nikon Df
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 204800)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 760g - 144 x 110 x 67mm
  • Introduced December 2013
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Canon 5D MIII vs Nikon Df Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Canon 5D MIII versus Nikon Df, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the 5D MIII (22MP) and Df (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The 5D MIII was manufactured 19 months before the Df which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the 5D MIII matches up against the Df in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5D MIII over the Nikon Df

 5D MIII Df 
Screen resolution1040k921kClearer screen (+119k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon Df over the Canon 5D MIII

 Df 5D MIII 
IntroducedDecember 2013May 2012Fresher by 19 months

Common features in the Canon 5D MIII and Nikon Df

 5D MIII Df 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3.2"3.2"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Canon 5D MIII vs Nikon Df Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon 5D MIII offers physical dimensions of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) while the Nikon Df has measurements of 144mm x 110mm x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the 5D MIII versus the Df.

Canon 5D MIII vs Nikon Df size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 5D MIII and Df is 55 and 59 respectively.

Canon 5D MIII vs Nikon Df top view buttons comparison

Canon 5D MIII vs Nikon Df Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5D MIII and Df.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon 5D MIII to offer you more detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older 5D MIII is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon 5D MIII vs Nikon Df sensor size comparison

Canon 5D MIII vs Nikon Df Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5D MIII Portrait photography information
Nikon Df Portrait photography information
80
you can focus manually
good resolution (22MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect focus
exports RAW formats
78
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 5D MIII as a Street photography camera
Nikon Df as a Street photography camera
58
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
very good high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than others (950 grams)
60
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5D MIII as a Sports photography camera
Nikon Df as a Sports photography camera
71
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
good resolution (22MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
low fps (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
69
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery life (1,400 shots)
comes with phase detect auto focus
low fps (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5D MIII Travel photography information
Nikon Df Travel photography information
51
environment proofing
good resolution (22 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (950g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
60
better than average battery life (1,400 per charge)
weather proof
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 5D MIII
Landscape photography with Nikon Df
73
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
good resolution (22MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
71
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
better than average battery life (1,400 per charge)
no image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5D MIII as a Vlogging camera
Nikon Df as a Vlogging camera
27
features face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic port
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
heavier than others (950 grams)
9
no video recording
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Canon 5D MIII vs Nikon Df Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5D MIII and Nikon Df
 Canon EOS 5D Mark IIINikon Df
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS 5D Mark III Nikon Df
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2012-05-22 2013-12-20
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5+ Expeed 3
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 36 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 860.4mm²
Sensor resolution 22 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 5760 x 3840 4928 x 3280
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 61 39
Cross focus points 41 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF Nikon F
Number of lenses 250 309
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.2" 3.2"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech Clear View II TFT LCD TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto FP High-speed sync, front-curtain sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction,
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/250 seconds
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) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 950g (2.09 lbs) 760g (1.68 lbs)
Dimensions 152 x 116 x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") 144 x 110 x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 81 89
DXO Color Depth score 24.0 24.6
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 13.1
DXO Low light score 2293 3279
Other
Battery life 950 photographs 1400 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6 EN-EL14,EN-EL14a
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10, or 20 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash Type I (UDMA compatible), SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Dual One
Retail pricing $2,780 $2,747