EOS 5D Mark III Camera

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.