Canon EOS 5D Mark III Camera

Brand Canon

LCD Display Size 3 to 3.9 Inches

Canon EOS 5D Mark III

Canon EOS-1D X Feature Advantages Over the EOS 5D Mark III

More advanced metering system (100k pixel, 252 zone RGB vs 63 zone iFCL)

EOS iTR AF (Intelligent Tracking and Recognition AF including facial recognition)

Frame rate is 2x faster (12 fps vs. 6 fps)

Higher frame burst rating (RAW: 38 vs. 18 rated / 54 vs. 33 tested)

AF point-linked spot metering and Multi-spot metering

Faster AF driven by more powerful battery pack (with select Canon L lenses)

EV 0-20 Metering range (vs. EV 1-20)

Higher native ISO settings available (51200 vs. 25600)

Higher expanded ISO settings available (204800 vs. 102400)

Less high ISO noise

Faster X-sync speed (1/250 vs. 1/200)

Dual DIGIC 5+ processors plus DIGIC 4 processor dedicated to AE functions

(5D III has a single DIGIC 5+ processor and a non-specified AF-dedicated processor)

Higher battery life rating (1,120 vs. 950 shots)

Higher shutter durability rating (400,000 vs. 150,000 cycles)

Higher viewfinder magnification (.76x vs .71x)

Shorter viewfinder blackout time

Viewfinder provides more nose relief from LCD (less nose spots on LCD)

Has a viewfinder shutter

Built-in Ethernet Port

More advanced self-cleaning sensor

Better Weather Sealing

Built in vertical grip

Accepts optional focus screens

7 LCD brightness levels (vs. 3)

More custom functions (31 vs. 13)

Canon EOS 5D Mark III Feature Advantages Over the Canon EOS-1D X

Price (a big advantage for most of us)

Higher resolution (22.3 mp vs 18.1 mp)

In-camera HDR mode

Headphone jack

Lighter weight with lighter battery

Compatible with Canon wireless infrared remotes such as the RC-6

Much quieter silent mode

If you see one or more must-have 1D X features, you can go directly to the . Otherwise, let's dive into the core of the 5D III review - starting with a look at the new sensor and the image quality it delivers.