Canon EOS 5D Mark III vs. Nikon D800 specs comparison 0
Last February, Nikon unveiled the D800 to the whole world and sent shockwaves across the camera industry with its high-resolution 36.3MP sensor.
This month, Canon answered Nikon’s challenge with the released of the long-rumored EOS 5D Mark III DSLR camera.
The 5D Mark III features a 22.3MP sensor with DIGIC 5+ processor and expanded low-light sensitivity.
Here’s the Canon 5D Mark III and Nikon D800 full specs comparison:
| Model | 5D Mark III | D800 |
| Sensor Size | 35mm “full frame” | 35mm “full frame” |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Effective Pixels | 22.3 MP | 36.3 MP |
| Width | 6 inches | 5.7 inches |
| Height | 4.6 inches | 4.8 inches |
| Depth | 3 inches | 3.2 inches |
| Weight | 2.1 pounds | 1.98 pounds |
| Color | Black | Black |
| Minimum ISO | 50 | 100 |
| Maximum ISO | 102400 | 25600 |
| Fastest shutter speed (1/n seconds) | 8000 | 8000 |
| Slowest shutter speed (n seconds) | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Focus points | 61 | 51 |
| Max. continuous shooting speed | 6 FPS | 6 FPS |
| Display Size | 3.2 inches | 3.2 inches |
| Display Resolution | 1040000 dots | 921000 dots |
| Built-in viewfinder | Yes | Yes |
| Video capture | Yes | Yes |
| Video Max. resolution | 1080p | 1080p |
| Standard framerate(s) | 24, 25, 30, 50, 60 | 24, 25, 30, 50, 60 |
| NTSC / PAL recording | NTSC, PAL | |
| Supported video formats | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
| RAW support | RAW, RAW + JPEG | RAW, RAW + JPEG |
| Interchangeable Lens | Yes | Yes |
| Supported mounts | Canon EF | Nikon F |
| Wi-Fi | Optional | Optional |
| GPS | Optional | Optional |
| Supported cards | CompactFlash (CF Type I), CompactFlash (CF Type II), SD, SDHC, SDXC | CompactFlash (CF Type I), SD, SDHC, SDXC |
| Multiple card slots | Yes | |
| Built-in speaker | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Microphone input | Yes | Yes |
| Video out | Yes | Yes |
| Connection(s) | Proprietary, Accessory shoe, USB, HDMI, 3.5mm stereo audio, Flash Sync | USB, HDMI mini, 3.5mm stereo audio |
| Battery Model | LP-E6 | EN-EL15 |
| Removable Battery | Yes | Yes |
| Flash | Yes (Optional) | Built-in |
| Status | Announced | Announced |
| Availability Date | March 2012 | March 2012 |
| Price at Launch | $3,499.00 | $2,999.95 |
[The Verge]