Canon EOS 5D Mark II vs Canon EOS 5D Mark III
Compare key differences and full specifications to find the camera that suits your photography.
Key differences
- Year: Canon EOS 5D Mark II: 2008 ; Canon EOS 5D Mark III: 2012
- Weight: Canon EOS 5D Mark II: 850 g ; Canon EOS 5D Mark III: 950 g
- Sensor resolution: Canon EOS 5D Mark II: 5613 x 3742 ; Canon EOS 5D Mark III: 5784 x 3856
- Effective megapixels: Canon EOS 5D Mark II: 21.0 ; Canon EOS 5D Mark III: 22.30
Best for
Larger prints and more cropping detail: Canon EOS 5D Mark III (22.30).
| Specification | Canon EOS 5D Mark II | Canon EOS 5D Mark III |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Model | EOS 5D Mark II | EOS 5D Mark III |
| Year | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 152 x 114 x 75 mm | 152 x 116 x 76 mm |
| Weight | 850 g | 950 g |
| Sensor | ||
| Sensor resolution | 5613 x 3742 | 5784 x 3856 |
| Total megapixels | 22.0 | 23.38 |
| Effective megapixels | 21.0 | 22.30 |
| Image | ||
| Max. image resolution | 5616 x 3744 | 5760 x 3840 |
| ISO | Auto, 100 - 6400 in 1/3 stops, plus 50, 12800, 25600 as option | Auto, 100 - 25600 in 1/3 stops, plus 50, 51200, 102400 as option |
| Exposure & Shutter | ||
| Metering | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot, Partial |
| Exposure compensation | ±2 EV (in 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | ±5 EV (in 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
| White balance presets | 6.0 | 6 |
| Video | ||
| Max. video mode | — | 1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p) |
| Display & Viewfinder | ||
| Screen size | 3" | 3.2" |
| Screen resolution | 920,000 dots | 1,040,000 dots |
| Storage & Connectivity | ||
| Storage types | Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Microdrive | Compact Flash Type I (UDMA compatible), SD/SDHC/SDXC |