Canon EOS 5D Mark III
Canon EOS-1D X Feature Advantages Over the EOS 5D Mark III
- More advanced metering system (100k pixel, 252 zone RGB vs 63 zone iFCL)
- EOS iTR AF (Intelligent Tracking and Recognition AF including facial recognition)
- Frame rate is 2x faster (12 fps vs. 6 fps)
- Higher frame burst rating (RAW: 38 vs. 18 rated / 54 vs. 33 tested)
- AF point-linked spot metering and Multi-spot metering
- Faster AF driven by more powerful battery pack (with select Canon L lenses)
- EV 0-20 Metering range (vs. EV 1-20)
- Higher native ISO settings available (51200 vs. 25600)
- Higher expanded ISO settings available (204800 vs. 102400)
- Less high ISO noise
- Faster X-sync speed (1/250 vs. 1/200)
- Dual DIGIC 5+ processors plus DIGIC 4 processor dedicated to AE functions
(5D III has a single DIGIC 5+ processor and a non-specified AF-dedicated processor) - Higher battery life rating (1,120 vs. 950 shots)
- Higher shutter durability rating (400,000 vs. 150,000 cycles)
- Higher viewfinder magnification (.76x vs .71x)
- Shorter viewfinder blackout time
- Viewfinder provides more nose relief from LCD (less nose spots on LCD)
- Has a viewfinder shutter
- Built-in Ethernet Port
- More advanced self-cleaning sensor
- Better Weather Sealing
- Built in vertical grip
- Accepts optional focus screens
- 7 LCD brightness levels (vs. 3)
- More custom functions (31 vs. 13)
Canon EOS 5D Mark III Feature Advantages Over the Canon EOS-1D X
- Price (a big advantage for most of us)
- Higher resolution (22.3 mp vs 18.1 mp)
- In-camera HDR mode
- Headphone jack
- Lighter weight with lighter battery
- Compatible with Canon wireless infrared remotes such as the RC-6
- Much quieter silent mode
If you see one or more must-have 1D X features, you can go directly to the . Otherwise, let's dive into the core of the 5D III review - starting with a look at the new sensor and the image quality it delivers.