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Canon EOS 5D Mark III vs Canon EOS 5D Mark IV

Canon EOS 5D Mark III
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV

Why is Canon EOS 5D Mark III better than Canon EOS 5D Mark IV?

  • 70400ISO higher maximum expanded ISO
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    102400ISOvs32000ISO
  • 50shots longer battery life
    ?

    950shotsvs900shots

Why is Canon EOS 5D Mark IV better than Canon EOS 5D Mark III?

  • 29.91% more megapixels (main camera)
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    30.4MPvs23.4MP
  • 2x better video recording quality (main camera)
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    2160 x 30fpsvs1080 x 30fps
  • 16.67% faster shooting at highest resolution with AF as JPEG format
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    7fpsvs6fps
  • Supports Wi-Fi
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  • 30.61% lower noise at high ISO
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    2995 ISOvs2293 ISO
  • 10 better image quality
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    91vs81
  • 60g lighter
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    890gvs950g
  • 16.24% wider dynamic range
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    13.6Evsvs11.7Evs

Price comparison

Canon EOS 5D Mark III

Buy used:

$430

ProductStorePrice
Canon EOS 5D Mark III amazonCanon EOS 5D Mark III 22.3 MP Full Frame...Canon EOS 5D Mark III 22.3 MP Full Frame CMOS with 1080p Full-HD Video Mode Digital SLR Camera (Body)
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$1,535
Canon EOS 5D Mark III amazonCanon EOS 5D Mark III 22.3 MP Full Frame...Canon EOS 5D Mark III 22.3 MP Full Frame CMOS DSLR Camera Body (Renewed)
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$995

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV

Buy used:

$1,686

ProductStorePrice
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV amazonCanon EOS 5D Mark IV Full Frame Digital ...Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Full Frame Digital SLR Camera Body (Renewed)
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$1,615
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV amazonAppareil Photo Reflex Canon EOS 5D Mark ...Appareil Photo Reflex Canon EOS 5D Mark IV (boitier nu)
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$2,499
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV bhphotovideoCanon EOS 5D Mark IV DSLR Camera (Body O...Canon EOS 5D Mark IV DSLR Camera (Body Only)
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$2,699
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV walmartCanon Eos 5D Mark IV Full Frame Digital ...Canon Eos 5D Mark IV Full Frame Digital SLR Camera Body
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$2,590
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV walmartCanon EOS 5D Mark III (body only) - blac...Canon EOS 5D Mark III (body only) - black
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$1,756

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User reviews

Overall rating

Canon EOS 5D Mark III
10.0
1 User reviews
Canon EOS 5D Mark III
10.0/10
1 User reviews
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
9.0
2 User reviews
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
9.0/10
2 User reviews

Features

Build quality

10.0/10
1 votes
9.0/10
2 votes

Video quality

10.0/10
1 votes
9.5/10
2 votes

Controls

10.0/10
1 votes
8.5/10
2 votes

Low-light performance

10.0/10
1 votes
8.5/10
2 votes

Autofocus

10.0/10
1 votes
9.0/10
2 votes

Comments

James

James

1 year ago

10 / 10

Cool camera

James

James

1 year ago

10 / 10

This is cool I like the design

Pros

  • Camera is quality

Cons

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    Design

    Type

    DSLR

    DSLR

    The type of camera.
    viewfinder

    Optical viewfinder (OVF)

    Optical viewfinder (OVF)

    The type of viewfinder that the camera has.
    weather-sealed (splashproof)
    Canon EOS 5D Mark III
    Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
    The device is protected with extra seals to prevent failures caused by dust, raindrops, and water splashes.
    screen resolution

    1040k dots

    1620k dots

    A higher screen resolution provides a sharper image, making it easier to review your photos.
    Has a built-in focus motor
    Canon EOS 5D Mark III
    Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
    The focus motor moves the lens in order to autofocus. For system cameras, having a focus motor in the camera's body allows you to use a wide range of lenses, including lenses which do not have their own focus motor. For compact cameras, a focus motor is usually built-in.
    Has a flip-out screen
    Canon EOS 5D Mark III
    Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
    Flip-out screens can be useful for tricky shots.
    With 100% coverage, you can compose the image correctly when you capture the photo. With less than full coverage, you may have to crop your photos afterward to get them looking perfect.
    screen size

    3.2"

    3.2"

    The size of the screen (measured diagonally).
    weight

    950g

    890g

    We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry. A lower weight is also an advantage for home appliances, as it makes transportation easier, and for many other types of products.

    Optics

    sensor size

    Full frame

    Full frame

    One of the most important aspects of a camera is the size of its sensor. A larger sensor will capture more light, which results in improved low-light performance, dynamic range, and general image quality.
    lens mount

    Canon EF

    Canon EF

    The more focus points the more flexibility in picking which part of the scene to focus on. They also give the image sensor a better probability in identifying the right area of the scene to focus on in more automatic modes.
    The number of megapixels determines the resolution of the images captured with the main camera. A higher megapixel count means that the camera is capable of capturing more details. However, the megapixel count is not the only important element determining the quality of an image.
    maximum ISO

    25600 ISO

    32000 ISO

    With a higher light sensitivity (ISO level), the sensor absorbs more light. This can be used to capture moving objects using a fast shutter speed, or to take images in low light without using a flash.
    maximum expanded ISO

    102400ISO

    32000ISO

    Expanded ISO allows you to go beyond the native ISO. It does this by digitally enhancing the image output. The resulting image will have less quality than when staying within the native ISO range, but it can be useful in certain situations.
    has sensor shift stabilization
    Canon EOS 5D Mark III
    Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
    With sensor shift, the image sensor (rather than the lens) moves to counterbalance any vibration of the camera. This means the image will be stabilised regardless of what lens is being used.
    Fast continuous shooting is useful for catching action shots.
    has AF tracking
    Canon EOS 5D Mark III
    Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
    With AF tracking, once you choose the subject and press the shutter release part way down, as the subject moves, the autofocus will follow it. No more out of focus shots.

    Videography

    video recording (main camera)

    1080 x 30fps

    2160 x 30fps

    The maximum resolution available for videos shot with the main camera. Although it may be possible to choose among other frame rates, those recordings usually have lower resolutions.
    Has phase-detection autofocus for videos
    Canon EOS 5D Mark III
    Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
    A phase-detection autofocus system is faster than a contrast detection autofocus system. Even when recording scenes with a lot of fast movements, the videos are sharp and clear.
    has continuous autofocus when recording movies
    Canon EOS 5D Mark III
    Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
    When recording movies they stay focussed and sharp.
    has a microphone input
    Canon EOS 5D Mark III
    Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
    A microphone port allows connecting external high-end or specialized microphones.
    has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack
    Canon EOS 5D Mark III
    Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
    With a standard mini jack socket, you can use the device with most headphones.
    has a stereo microphone
    Canon EOS 5D Mark III
    Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
    A stereo microphone allows to record audio files or movies in stereo without an external microphone.
    Has timelapse function
    Canon EOS 5D Mark III
    Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
    A timelapse shows a long passage of time sped up. A series of photographs taken from the same position over a long period is joined together to create a short video. It is great way to capture things like the setting sun, or clouds moving across the sky.
    movie bitrate

    Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Canon EOS 5D Mark III)

    Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Canon EOS 5D Mark IV)

    The higher the movie recording bitrate the better the movie quality with more and crispier details and less compression artifacts.
    More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background noise.

    Battery

    Battery life (CIPA)

    950shots

    900shots

    CIPA is an independent, standard measurement that determines how many shots a camera can take before the battery dies.
    has a removable battery
    Canon EOS 5D Mark III
    Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
    The battery is removable and can be replaced by the user if broken.
    has a rechargeable battery
    Canon EOS 5D Mark III
    Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
    The battery can be recharged and used over again.
    has a battery level indicator
    Canon EOS 5D Mark III
    Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
    An indicator shows you when the device has low battery.
    battery power

    1800mAh

    2000mAh

    Battery power, or battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store. More battery power can be an indication of longer battery life.

    Features

    supports Wi-Fi
    Canon EOS 5D Mark III
    Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
    The device can connect to Wi-Fi.
    Has Bluetooth
    Canon EOS 5D Mark III
    Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
    Bluetooth is a wireless technology that allows you to easily transfer data between different devices, such as smartphones, tablets and computers.
    Has dual card slots
    Canon EOS 5D Mark III
    Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
    It has two memory card slots, allowing you to store more photos without switching cards. This is particularly useful on long shoots when you need more space.
    has pixel shift shot

    Canon EOS 5D Mark III: Not applicable

    Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
    The camera can take a series of shots, shifting the sensor slightly with each one. These can then be combined to create an extremely high-resolution image. It’s particularly useful for things like photographing artwork.
    shoots raw
    Canon EOS 5D Mark III
    Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
    A raw image file contains minimally processed data from the image sensor. Raw files are so named because they are not yet processed and therefore are not ready to be printed or edited with a bitmap graphics editor.
    supports lossless compressed raw
    Canon EOS 5D Mark III
    Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
    It is capable of shooting stills in a lossless compressed raw format. This has all the advantages of shooting raw, while taking up much less storage space. The smaller file size also allows quicker read/write speeds.
    Wi-Fi version

    Canon EOS 5D Mark III: Not applicable

    Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)

    The Wi-Fi versions supported by the device.
    supports a remote smartphone
    Canon EOS 5D Mark III
    Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
    This technology allows the users to use their smartphone as a remote control for the device.
    has an HDMI output
    Canon EOS 5D Mark III
    Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
    Devices with a HDMI or mini HDMI port can transfer high definition video and audio to a display.

    Miscellaneous

    resolution

    1177 x 883px

    Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value.

    Resolution is an essential indicator of a screen's image quality, representing the maximum amount of pixels that can be shown on the screen. The resolution is given as a compound value, comprised of horizontal and vertical pixels.
    supports Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
    Canon EOS 5D Mark III
    Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
    Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) is a wireless standard released in 2009. It has faster transfer rates and improved security compared to its predecessors – a, b, and g.
    pixel density

    481ppi

    Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value.

    Pixel density is a measurement of a screen's resolution, expressed as the number of pixels per inch (PPI) on the screen. A higher pixel density translates into more clarity and sharpness for the images rendered on the screen, thus improving the quality of the viewing experience.
    supports Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
    Canon EOS 5D Mark III
    Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
    Wi-Fi 6, released in 2019, is based on the IEEE 802.11ax wireless LAN standard. Designed to operate in all frequency bands between 1 and 6 GHz, it offers higher data rates and lower latency compared to previous Wi-Fi technologies.
    supports Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
    Canon EOS 5D Mark III
    Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
    802.11ac wireless works on the 5GHz frequency range. It offers higher transfer rates, improved reliability, and improved power consumption. It provides advantages for gaming and HD video streaming.
    Has a video light
    Canon EOS 5D Mark III
    Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
    A video light helps when recording a movie in low-light conditions.

    Price comparison

    Canon EOS 5D Mark III

    Buy used:

    $430

    ProductStorePrice
    Canon EOS 5D Mark III amazonCanon EOS 5D Mark III 22.3 MP Full Frame...Canon EOS 5D Mark III 22.3 MP Full Frame CMOS with 1080p Full-HD Video Mode Digital SLR Camera (Body)
    amazon logo
    $1,535
    Canon EOS 5D Mark III amazonCanon EOS 5D Mark III 22.3 MP Full Frame...Canon EOS 5D Mark III 22.3 MP Full Frame CMOS DSLR Camera Body (Renewed)
    amazon logo
    $995

    Canon EOS 5D Mark IV

    Buy used:

    $1,686

    ProductStorePrice
    Canon EOS 5D Mark IV amazonCanon EOS 5D Mark IV Full Frame Digital ...Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Full Frame Digital SLR Camera Body (Renewed)
    amazon logo
    $1,615
    Canon EOS 5D Mark IV amazonAppareil Photo Reflex Canon EOS 5D Mark ...Appareil Photo Reflex Canon EOS 5D Mark IV (boitier nu)
    amazon logo
    $2,499
    Canon EOS 5D Mark IV bhphotovideoCanon EOS 5D Mark IV DSLR Camera (Body O...Canon EOS 5D Mark IV DSLR Camera (Body Only)
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    $2,699
    Canon EOS 5D Mark IV walmartCanon Eos 5D Mark IV Full Frame Digital ...Canon Eos 5D Mark IV Full Frame Digital SLR Camera Body
    walmart logo
    $2,590
    Canon EOS 5D Mark IV walmartCanon EOS 5D Mark III (body only) - blac...Canon EOS 5D Mark III (body only) - black
    walmart logo
    $1,756

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