Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3 vs Canon EOS 5D
This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3 and Canon EOS 5D. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
These cameras are both manufactured by Canon.
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3 were released 2009 and Canon EOS 5D was released 2005. That is a 4 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.| Camera | Released |
| Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3 | 2009 |
| Canon EOS 5D | 2005 |
Type of camera
Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.
Sensors / crop factor
These cameras have different sensors. Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3 has a "Canon APS-C"-sensor while Canon EOS 5D has a "Canon Full Frame"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.
| Camera | Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 ** |
| Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3 | 80 mm Canon APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6 |
| Canon EOS 5D | 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)
Resolution
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3 has a 15,1 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 5D has 12,7 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
| Camera | Megapixels |
| Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3 |
15,1 MP
15054336 pixels 4752 x 3168 |
| Canon EOS 5D |
12,7 MP
12719616 pixels 4368 x 2912 |
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3 has a 18 % larger resolution than Canon EOS 5D. 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
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3 has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS 5D. Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 12800 while Canon EOS 5D has 50 to 3200.
| Camera | ISO Range |
| Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3 | 100-12800 |
| Canon EOS 5D | 50-3200 |
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 Kiss Digital X3
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 5D
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3 can shoot up to 3,4 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 5D can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds.
| Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
| Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3 | 3,4 |
| Canon EOS 5D | 3 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
When comparing these two cameras there is only one of them that can shoot movies and that is Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3. Unfortunately Canon EOS 5D does not support recording movies and movie clips.
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 weighs 895 gr (equal to 1.97 lb) which is 72% heavier than Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3 and its 520 gr (or 1.15 lb).
| Camera | Weight |
| Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3 | 520 gr 1.15 lb |
| Canon EOS 5D | 895 gr 1.97 lb |
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3 vs Canon EOS 5D Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3 and Canon EOS 5D, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.
Product |
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3 |
Canon EOS 5D |
| Name | Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3 | Canon EOS 5D |
| Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
Release Date and Price |
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3 |
Canon EOS 5D |
| Release Year | 2009 | 2005 |
| Release Date | 2009-03-25 | 2005-08-22 |
| MSRP | 699 USD | 3299 USD |
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Camera Type |
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3 |
Canon EOS 5D |
| Camera Type | DSLR | DSLR |
Sensor |
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3 |
Canon EOS 5D |
| Sensor Size | APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm) | Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm) |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Resolution | 4752 x 3168 pixels | 4368 x 2912 pixels |
| Megapixels | 15,1 MP | 12,7 MP |
| Image Processor | DIGIC 4 | DIGIC 2 |
Image |
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3 |
Canon EOS 5D |
| ISO Range | 100 - 12800 | 50 - 3200 |
| White Balance Presets | 6 | 6 |
| Custom White Balance | Yes | Yes |
| Image Stabilization | No | No |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 0 stops | 0 stops |
| Uncompressed format | RAW | RAW |
Optics & Focus |
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3 |
Canon EOS 5D |
| Autofocus Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Autofocus |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous Face Detection LiveView |
Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous |
| Focus Points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens Mount |
Canon EF Canon EF-S See Compatible Lenses |
Canon EF See Compatible Lenses |
| Focal Length Multiplier |
APS-C Sensor 1.6x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 38 mm 50 mm becomes 80 mm 100 mm becomes 160 mm 200 mm becomes 320 mm |
Full frame No multiplier Example: 24 mm remains 24 mm 50 mm remains 50 mm 100 mm remains 100 mm 200 mm remains 200 mm |
Screen & Viewfinder |
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3 |
Canon EOS 5D |
| Articulated LCD | Fixed | Fixed |
| Screen size | 3” | 2,5” |
| Screen dots | 920000 | 230000 |
| Touch screen | No | No |
| Screen type | TFT LCD | TFT liquid-crystal color LCD |
| Live view | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder Type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 95% | 96% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.87× (0.54× 35mm equiv.) | 0.71× |
| Viewfinder Resolution | N/A | N/A |
Photography features |
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3 |
Canon EOS 5D |
| Frames per second | 3,4 fps | 3 fps |
| Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Built-in Flash | Yes | No |
| Built-in Flash Range | 13 meters | N/A |
| External Flash | Yes | Yes |
| Self-Timer | Yes | Yes |
| Time-lapse | Yes | Yes |
| Metering modes |
Multi Center Weighted Spot |
Multi Center Weighted Spot |
| Exposure Compensation | +/- 2 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | +/- 2 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3 |
Canon EOS 5D |
| Video recording | Yes | No |
| Video format |
H.264 |
N/A |
| Video resolution |
1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 |
N/A |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | No |
| Built-in Speakers | No | No |
Storage |
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3 |
Canon EOS 5D |
| Memory Card |
SD/SDHC |
Compact Flash |
Connectivity |
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3 |
Canon EOS 5D |
| HDMI Output | Yes | No |
| Microphone Port | No | No |
| Headphone Port | No | No |
| Wireless |
Yes Eye-Fi Connected |
No |
| Remote Control | Yes (E3 connector, InfraRed) | Yes (N3 connector) |
| GPS | No | No |
Body & Dimensions |
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3 |
Canon EOS 5D |
| Enviromentally sealed | No | Yes |
| Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery Details |
Lithium-Ion LP-E5 rechargeable battery & charger
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Lithium-Ion BP-511A rechargeable battery & charger
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| Battery Life (CIPA) | 440 shots | 400 shots |
| Width | 129 mm | 152 mm |
| Height | 98 mm | 113 mm |
| Depth | 62 mm | 75 mm |
| Weight | 520 gram | 895 gram |