Camera Rocket recommends the Canon EOS 5D Mark II for those concerned with getting the most for their dollar.
Canon EOS 5D Mark III vs II |
Released March, 2012
Canon EOS 5D Mark III
- 22.3 MP
- Full frame 36 x 24 mm CMOS
- 3.2" LCD
9.6 Out of 10
by TechRadar (Aug, 2014)After activation these enable you to use the rear dial to adjust aperture, ISO and audio values through a touch-sensitive response, but this feature only becomes active while shooting.
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Released September, 2008
Canon EOS 5D Mark II
- 21 MP
- Full frame 36 x 24 mm CMOS
- 3" LCD
8.9 Out of 10
by DPReview (Feb, 2009)While there are still other cameras in its class with marginally higher resolution, marginally better high ISO performance, more advanced AF, faster performance, better weather sealing and more solid build quality - and the Sony A900's built-in anti-shake remains unique in the full frame arena - the 5D Mark II is certainly one of the best value for money propositions on the market for image quality - especially in RAW, where you really can see the benefit of all 21 million pixels.
Camera Rocket Review Our evaluation of 5D Mark III vs 5D Mark II
Image Quality | |
RAW image quality independent of lens | |
| DxOMark Low light, DxOMark Color depth, DxOMark Dynamic range and 1 more | |
Focusing | |
How fast and easily does the camera nail focus | |
| focus points | |
Responsiveness | |
How much delay is there between you and your photo? | |
| continuous shooting | |
Reviews | |
What do the experts think? | |
| Reviews from canonwatch.com, imaging-resource.com, techradar.com, dpreview.com and 5 more | |
No winner declared
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Benchmarks Real world tests of EOS 5D Mark III vs II
Low light image quality Highest ISO setting that still achieves great image quality
Resolution Results from photos of standard resolution charts
Focus lag Delay between fully pressing shutter to image capture
Shutter lag Delay to take a photo when prefocused
Startup delay Delay from power on to first photo
Continuous shooting Delay between fully pressing shutter to image capture
Features Key features of the EOS 5D Mark III vs II
Megapixels Maximum resolution images are captured at
Max ISO Maximum light sensitivity of the sensor
Focus points How many different points the camera can focus on
Screen size Larger screens make it easier to preview and review photos
Viewfinder size Large viewfinders are brighter and more comfortable to use
Pixel size How much area of the sensor is dedicated to each pixel
Reviews Word on the street
| EOS 5D Mark III | vs | II | ||
 | EOS 5D Mark III | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | EOS 5D Mark II | |||
 | EOS 5D Mark III | |||
Overall | Out of 10 | Out of 10 | ||
Specifications Full list of technical specs
sensor | EOS 5D Mark III | vs | II |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | CMOS | CMOS | |
| Megapixels | 22.3 MP | 21 MP | |
| Resolution | 5456 x 4096 | 5616 x 3744 | |
| Size | Full frame | Full frame | |
| Area | 36 x 24 mm | 36 x 24 mm | |
| Crop factor | 1.0x | 1.0x | |
| Pixel size | 38.7 microns | 41.1 microns | |
| Light sensitivity | 100 ISO to 25,600 ISO | 100 ISO to 6,400 ISO | |
| Light sensitivity (Boost) | 50 ISO to 102,400 ISO | 50 ISO to 25,600 ISO | |
| Codecs | |||
| RAW | |||
| JPEG | |||
| Self cleaning sensor | Yes | Yes | |
| Tested vertical resolution | 2,800 LPH | 2,600 LPH | |
| Tested horizontal resolution | 2,800 LPH | 2,600 LPH | |
focus system | |||
| Type | Phase detection | Phase detection | |
| Focus points | 61 | 9 | |
| Cross type focus points | 41 | 1 | |
| Supports continuous | No | No | |
shutter | |||
| Min | 30 s | 30 s | |
| Max | 1/8000 s | 1/8000 s | |
performance | |||
| Max continuous shooting | 6 fps | 3.9 fps | |
| Battery life | 950 | 850 | |
| Continuous shooting | |||
| 6 fps @ 5760 x 3840, JPEG, 65 shots | |||
| 6 fps @ 5760 x 3840, RAW, 13 shots | |||
| 3.9 fps, JPEG | |||
| Focus lag | 120 ms | 206 ms | |
| Shutter lag | 61 ms | 82 ms | |
| Startup delay | 500 ms | 400 ms | |
video | EOS 5D Mark III | vs | II |
|---|---|---|---|
| Video | 1920 x 1080 @ 30 fps | 1920 x 1080 @ 30 fps | |
| Shoots video in 24p | Yes | Yes | |
| Shoots high speed video | No | No | |
| External mic jack | 3.5mm | 3.5mm | |
display | |||
| Type | LCD | LCD | |
| Size | 3.2" | 3" | |
| Resolution | 1,040 k dots | 920 k dots | |
| Has a touch screen | No | No | |
| Has a flip out screen | No | No | |
| Supports live view | Yes | Yes | |
viewfinder | |||
| Viewfinder mirror | Opaque | Opaque | |
| Viewfinder | Yes | Yes | |
| Type | Pentaprism | Pentaprism | |
| Coverage | 100% | 98% | |
| Magnification | 0.71x | 0.71x | |
| Viewfinder size | 0.71x | 0.71x | |
form factor | |||
| Size | 152 x 116 x 76 mm | 152 x 114 x 75 mm | |
| Thickness | 76 mm | 75 mm | |
| Weight | 950 g | 850 g | |
| Is weather sealed | Yes | Yes | |
features | |||
| Includes a GPS | No | No | |
| Supports HDR | Yes | No | |
| Automatic panorama | No | No | |
| Create realistic 3D images | No | No | |
| Image stabilization | |||
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