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Comparison of Canon EOS 5D Mark II and Nikon D3 [S]ave

Attribute
Canon EOS 5D Mark II ×
Nikon D3 ×
General
ModelCanon EOS 5D Mark IINikon D3
BrandCanonNikon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/https://www.nikonusa.com/
Model number5D Mark IID3
Camera formatPro SLRPro SLR
Release year (year)20082007
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)152160
Width (mm)7588
Height (mm)114157
Weight (g)1,5881,414
Waterproof--
PredecessorCanon 5DNikon D2Hs
SuccessorCanon 5D Mark II-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerCanon-
Effective megapixels (MP)21.112.1
Sensor format35mm35mm
Sensor area (mm²)864860.4
Sensor width (mm)3636
Sensor height (mm)2423.9
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)6.418.46
Focal Length Multiplier (x)11
Aspect ratio3:23:2, 5:4
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning+-
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score7981
Dxo color depth score (bit)23.723.5
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)11.912.2
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)1,8152,290
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 2784 x 1856(5.2 mp 3:2)
  • 2784 x 1856(5.2 mp 3:2)
  • 3861 x 2574(9.9 mp 3:2)
  • 4080 x 2720(11.1 mp 3:2)
  • 5616 x 3744(21.0 mp 3:2)
  • 1392 x 920(1.3 mp other)
  • 1776 x 1416(2.5 mp 5:4)
  • 2080 x 1384(2.9 mp 3:2)
  • 2128 x 1416(3.0 mp 3:2)
  • 2656 x 2120(5.6 mp 5:4)
  • 2784 x 1848(5.1 mp other)
  • 3184 x 2120(6.8 mp 3:2)
  • 3552 x 2832(10.1 mp 5:4)
  • 4256 x 2832(12.1 mp 3:2)
Image file format
  • 14-bit cr2
  • jpeg
  • raw
  • sraw1
  • sraw2
  • 14 or 12-bit
  • compr
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
  • raw (nef)
Continuous-mode (fps)3.99
Video Capture
Can take movies+-
Movie resolution
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
-
Movie max framerate (fps)30-
Image Storage
Movie file format.MOV (Video: H.264, Sound: Linear PCM)-
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Video usable as viewfinder++
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountCanon EFNikon F
LensCanon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM-
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 105.00-
Focal length (actual) (mm)24.00 - 105.00-
Zoom ratio (x)4.4-
Aperture range (f)0.05 - 0.25-
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)45-
Filter thread (mm)77-
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom--
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeTTL-CT-SIR AF-dedicated CMOS sensor; 9 AF Points (1 Cross Type) + 6 AF Assist Points51-point TTL phase detection via Nikon Multi-CAM 3500FX with 15 cross-type and 36 line-type sensors
Auto focus assist light--
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDOptical / LCD
Viewfinder typeSLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 98% coverage, 0.71x mag., 21mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopterSLR type; eye-level pentaprism, interchangeable screen, 100%, 0.7x, 18mm eyepoint, -3.0 to +1.0
Focus peaking--
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.710.7
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.710.7
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)920,000920,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1027
Top deck display++
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)6,4006,400
Minimum iso (native)100200
Iso settings100-6400, extendable to 50/25600, 1/3 EV incrementsAuto, 200 - 6400, plus down to 100 in Lo-1, up to 25,600 in Hi-2
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • custom
  • seven manual modes can be preset with fine-tuning; color temperature setting
Shutter speed range (s)1/8000 - 301/8000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes35-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Partial (8%), Spot (3.5%)1005-pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted, Spot (1.5%) centered on selected focus area
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesCreative Auto, 3 CustomNone
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 5
  • 10
  • 20
Time lapse (intervalometer)-+
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash--
Max flash sync (s)1/2001/250
Flash exposure compensation+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-
External flash connectionPC Sync, Hot ShoeISO-type hot-shoe contact; safety lock provided; PC Sync terminal
Usable memory types
  • cf1
  • cf2
  • microdriv
  • cf1
  • cf2
  • microdriv
Uhs supportNo UHS support-
Other memoryUDMA compliant-
Dual card slots-+
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • 14-bit cr2
  • raw
  • sraw1
  • sraw2
  • 14 or 12-bit
  • compr
  • raw (nef)
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack+-
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • optional wired or ir wireless
-
Connections (extended)
  • system extension terminal (for wft-e4)
  • 10-pin expansion terminal
  • dc input
  • hdmi out
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.350.3
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.370.32
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)14-
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.35-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)3.99
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)7530
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)3.9-
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)11-
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)3.9-
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)8-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.210.09
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)-0.09
Shutter lag (full af, live view - dslr) (s)1.19-
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - dslr) (s)0.12-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.120.05
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.080.04
Shutter lag (notes)Live View:Full AF, Quick Mode: 0.47sFull AF, Live Mode: 1.189sPrefocused: 0.119s-
Startup time (s)0.40.3
Play -> record time (s)0.10.5
Power
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)8504,300
Battery form factorProprietary LP-E6Proprietary EN-EL4a
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary LP-E6 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary EN-EL4a Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included++
Internal charging supported--
Software
Included software
  • canon eos digital solution disk (version 19.1): eos utility (version 2.5)
  • digital photo professional (version 3.5)
  • picture style editor (version 1.4)
  • zoombrowser ex (version 6.2)
  • pictureproject
Os compatibility
  • mac os x 0.3 or higher
  • windows xp sp2/vista
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and features-Main features: Nikon's first full-frame (FX) DSLR; 12.1 megapixels, plus auto DX crop mode; 9fps at 12.1MP, up to 11fps at 5.1MP



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