Canon EOS 5D Mark III vs Nikon D800e

This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS 5D Mark III and Nikon D800e. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Canon EOS 5D Mark III

Nikon D800e

Manufacturing

Canon EOS 5D Mark III is manufacturered by Canon but Nikon D800e is from Nikon. Both Canon and Nikon are well known brands though.

These two camera models were both released 2012.

Camera	Released
Canon EOS 5D Mark III	2012
Nikon D800e	2012

Type of camera

Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

Even though the camera sensors might be called differently they are both considered Full frame which means that the focal length of the lenses is not affected. There is no crop factor on any of these cameras and sensors.

Camera	Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Canon EOS 5D Mark III	50 mm Full-frame sensor No crop factor/focal length multiplier
Nikon D800e	50 mm Full-frame sensor No crop factor/focal length multiplier

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Nikon)

Resolution

Canon EOS 5D Mark III has a 22,3 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon D800e has 36,3 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera	Megapixels
Canon EOS 5D Mark III	22,3 MP 22118400 pixels 5760 x 3840
Nikon D800e	36,3 MP 36152320 pixels 7360 x 4912

Nikon D800e has a 63 % larger resolution than Canon EOS 5D Mark III. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.

ISO range

Both of these cameras offer the exact same ISO range. They both have 100 to 25600.

Camera	ISO Range
Canon EOS 5D Mark III	100-25600
Nikon D800e	100-25600

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 5D Mark III
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D800e

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Canon EOS 5D Mark III can shoot up to 6 pictures per seconds and Nikon D800e can shoot up to 6 pictures per seconds.

Camera	FPS (Frames per second)
Canon EOS 5D Mark III	6
Nikon D800e	6

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

In this case, both Canon EOS 5D Mark III and Nikon D800e can shoot movies.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Canon EOS 5D Mark III weighs 950 gr (equal to 2.09 lb) which is 6% heavier than Nikon D800e and its 900 gr (or 1.98 lb).

Camera	Weight
Canon EOS 5D Mark III	950 gr 2.09 lb
Nikon D800e	900 gr 1.98 lb