Nikon D750 vs Canon EOS 5D Mark III

This is a full comparison between the cameras Nikon D750 and Canon EOS 5D Mark III. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Nikon D750 is manufacturered by Nikon but Canon EOS 5D Mark III is from Canon. Both Nikon and Canon are well known brands though.

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.

** 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 (Nikon)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)

Resolution

Nikon D750 has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 5D Mark III has 22,3 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Nikon D750 has a 9 % 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

Canon EOS 5D Mark III has a larger ISO-range than Nikon D750. Canon EOS 5D Mark III has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 25600 while Nikon D750 has 100 to 12800.

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 Nikon D750
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 5D Mark III

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Nikon D750 can shoot up to 6,5 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 5D Mark III can shoot up to 6 pictures per seconds.

Ability to record movies

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

In this case, both Nikon D750 and Canon EOS 5D Mark III 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 27% heavier than Nikon D750 and its 750 gr (or 1.65 lb).

Nikon D750 vs Canon EOS 5D Mark III Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Nikon D750 and Canon EOS 5D Mark III, 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	Nikon D750	Canon EOS 5D Mark III
Name	Nikon D750	Canon EOS 5D Mark III
Manufacturer	Nikon	Canon
Release Date and Price	Nikon D750	Canon EOS 5D Mark III
Release Year	2014	2012
Release Date	2014-09-12	2012-03-02
MSRP	2299 USD	3499 USD
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Camera Type	Nikon D750	Canon EOS 5D Mark III
Camera Type	DSLR	DSLR
Sensor	Nikon D750	Canon EOS 5D Mark III
Sensor Size	Full Frame (approx 36 x 23.9 mm) Also known as "FX"	Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm)
Sensor Type	CMOS	CMOS
Resolution	6016 x 4016 pixels	5760 x 3840 pixels
Megapixels	24 MP	22,3 MP
Image Processor	EXPEED 4	DIGIC 5+
Image	Nikon D750	Canon EOS 5D Mark III
ISO Range	100 - 12800	100 - 25600
White Balance Presets	12	6
Custom White Balance	Yes	Yes
Image Stabilization	No	No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating	0 stops	0 stops
Uncompressed format	RAW	RAW
Optics & Focus	Nikon D750	Canon EOS 5D Mark III
Autofocus Motor	Yes	Yes
Autofocus	Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection LiveView	Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous Face Detection LiveView
Focus Points	51	61
Lens Mount	Nikon F See Compatible Lenses	Canon EF See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier	FX (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	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	Nikon D750	Canon EOS 5D Mark III
Articulated LCD	Tilting	Fixed
Screen size	3,2”	3,2”
Screen dots	1229000	1040000
Touch screen	No	No
Screen type	TFT-LCD	Clear View II TFT LCD
Live view	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder Type	Optical (pentaprism)	Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.7×	0.71×
Viewfinder Resolution	N/A	N/A
Photography features	Nikon D750	Canon EOS 5D Mark III
Frames per second	6,5 fps	6 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	12 meters	N/A
External Flash	Yes	Yes
Self-Timer	Yes	Yes
Time-lapse	No	Yes
Metering modes	Multi Center Weighted Highlight Weighted Spot	Multi Center Weighted Spot Partial
Exposure Compensation	+/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)	+/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features	Nikon D750	Canon EOS 5D Mark III
Video recording	Yes	Yes
Video format	MPEG4 H.264	H.264
Video resolution	1280 x 720 1920 x 1080	1280 x 720 1920 x 1080
Built-in Microphone	Yes	Yes
Built-in Speakers	Yes	Yes
Storage	Nikon D750	Canon EOS 5D Mark III
Memory Card	SD/SDHC	Compact Flash SD/SDHC
Connectivity	Nikon D750	Canon EOS 5D Mark III
HDMI Output	Yes	Yes
Microphone Port	Yes	Yes
Headphone Port	Yes	Yes
Wireless	Yes Built-in	Yes Optional with Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E7
Remote Control	Yes (Wired or wireless)	Yes (Remote control with N3 type contact, Wireless Controller LC-5, Remote Controller RC-6)
GPS	Yes Optional through GP-1/GP-1A	Yes Optional with GP-E2 unit
Body & Dimensions	Nikon D750	Canon EOS 5D Mark III
Enviromentally sealed	Yes	Yes
Battery	Battery Pack	Battery Pack
Battery Details	EN-EL15 lithium-ion battery & charger	Lithium-Ion LP-E6 rechargeable battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA)	1230 shots	950 shots
Width	141 mm	152 mm
Height	113 mm	116 mm
Depth	78 mm	76 mm
Weight	750 gram	950 gram