Canon EOS-1D X Mark III vs Canon EOS R5
Compare key differences and full specifications to find the camera that suits your photography.
Key differences
- Weight: Canon EOS-1D X Mark III: 1440 g ; Canon EOS R5: 738 g
- Sensor resolution: Canon EOS-1D X Mark III: 5492 x 3661 ; Canon EOS R5: 8216 x 5477
- Effective megapixels: Canon EOS-1D X Mark III: 20.1 ; Canon EOS R5: 45.0
- Max. video mode: Canon EOS-1D X Mark III: 5472x2286 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) ; Canon EOS R5: 8K RAW 30p
- Battery: Canon EOS-1D X Mark III: LP-E19 lithium-ion battery ; Canon EOS R5: LP-E6NH lithium-ion battery
Best for
Larger prints and more cropping detail: Canon EOS R5 (45.0).
| Specification | Canon EOS-1D X Mark III | Canon EOS R5 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Model | EOS-1D X Mark III | EOS R5 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 158 x 167.6 x 82.6 mm | 138.5 x 97.5 x 88 mm |
| Weight | 1440 g | 738 g |
| Sensor | ||
| Sensor resolution | 5492 x 3661 | 8216 x 5477 |
| Total megapixels | 21.4 | 47.1 |
| Effective megapixels | 20.1 | 45.0 |
| Image | ||
| Max. image resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 8192 x 5464 |
| ISO | Auto, 100-102400 (expandable to 50-819200) | Auto, 100-51200 (extends to 50-102400) |
| Exposure & Shutter | ||
| Exposure compensation | ±5 EV (in 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | ±3 EV (in 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
| White balance presets | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| Autofocus & Drive | ||
| Autofocus type | — | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II |
| AF points | — | 5,940 selectable positions |
| Max burst (electronic shutter) | — | 20 fps |
| Max burst (mechanical shutter) | — | 12 fps |
| Stabilization | ||
| In-body stabilization (IBIS) | — | Yes, 5-axis |
| Rated stops | — | Up to 8 stops |
| Video | ||
| Max. video mode | 5472x2286 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) | 8K RAW 30p |
| Display & Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
| Storage & Connectivity | ||
| Storage types | CFexpress type B | SD/SDHC/SDXC, CFexpress |
| Power | ||
| Battery | LP-E19 lithium-ion battery | LP-E6NH lithium-ion battery |
| CIPA rated shots (EVF) | — | 320 shots |
| CIPA rated shots (LCD) | — | 490 shots |