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

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS 5D Mark III Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
      BrandCanonCanon
      ModelEOS 5D Mark IIIEOS 5D Mark IV
      Predecessor ModelCanon EOS 5D Mark II Canon EOS 5D Mark III
      Successor ModelCanon EOS 5D Mark IV
      MSRPBody only: $3499, €3299, £2999 with 24-105mm: $4299$3499 (body only), $4399 (w/24-70 F4L lens), $4599 (w/24-105 F4L IS USM lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS 5D Mark III Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeFull FrameFull Frame
      Sensor Dimensions36 x 24 mm36 x 24 mm
      Total Pixels23.4 Megapixel31.7 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels22.3 Megapixel30.4 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 25,600100 - 32,000
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 102,40050 - 102,400
      Photo Canon EOS 5D Mark III Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
      ProcessorDIGIC 5+DIGIC 6+
      Max Image Resolution5760 x 38406720 x 4480
      Other Resolutions3840 x 2560, 2880 x 1920, 1920 x 1280, 720 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios3:21:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, NormalFine, normal
      Bit Depth14-Bit14-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGBsRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (White), Shade, Tungsten
      WB Bracketing3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Focus Canon EOS 5D Mark III Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
      Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AFDual Pixel CMOS AF
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-2 to +18 EV-3 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points6161
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points4141
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenFixedFixed, with information Transparent LCD overlay
      Optics Canon EOS 5D Mark III Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
      Lens MountCanon EFCanon EF
      Crop Factor1x1x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS 5D Mark III Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyClear View II TFT LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.2"3.2"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot1,620k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS 5D Mark III Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Optical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.71x0.71x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.71x0.71x
      Viewfinder Eyepoint21 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1-3 to +1
      Depth-of-field previewEnabled with depth-of-field preview button
      Shutter Canon EOS 5D Mark III Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
      Shutter TypeElectronically Controlled Vertical-travel Mechanical Focal-planeElectronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting6.0 fps7.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 7 fps at 30 MP for up to 21 Frames (Raw) / Unlimited Frames (JPEG)
      Flash Canon EOS 5D Mark III Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesE-TTL II Auto Flash
      Metered Manual
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/200 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemE-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless multi-flash supportE-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless optical multi-flash support
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC TerminalHot Shoe, PC Terminal
      Exposure Canon EOS 5D Mark III Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial
      Exposure Modes(1) Program AE for movie shooting (2) Manual exposureAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range+1 to +20 EV0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) ±3 EV (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Lock(1) Auto AE lock
      In the One-Shot AF mode with evaluative metering, AE lock takes effect when focus is achieved.
      (2) Manual AE lock
      With AE lock button. (AE lock is updated each time you press the button.) Enabled in all metering modes.      		Auto: In the One-Shot AF mode with evaluative metering, AE lock takes effect when focus is achieved
      Manual: By AE lock button in P, Av, Tv and M modes
      DXO Canon EOS 5D Mark III Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
      DxO Low Light ISO22932995
      DxO Color Depth24.024.8
      DxO Dynamic Range11.713.6
      DxO Overall Score8191
      Video Canon EOS 5D Mark III Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
      Movie File FormatMP4, MOV
      Audio File FormatLPCM, AAC
      Internal Recording ModesM-JPEG 4:2:2 8-Bit
      DCI 4K: 4096 x 2160 @ 23.98/24/29.97 fps [500 Mbps]

      MOV
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/24/29.97/59.94 fps [30 to 180 Mbps]
      HD: 1280 x 720 [160 Mbps]

      MP4
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/24/29.97/59.94 fps [12 to 60 Mbps]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsH.264MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10804096 x 2160
      External Recording ModesFull HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/24.00/29.97/59.94 fps
      HD: 1280 x 720
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min30 min - 59.94 fps or less
      7 min, 30 sec - 119.9/100 fps
      Terminals Canon EOS 5D Mark III Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Other I/O1 x Canon N3 Control Input
      1 x Micro-USB (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Output
      1 x PC Sync Socket Input
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Mini
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS 5D Mark III Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi via optional WFT-E7 transmitter
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control Remote control with N3 type contact, Wireless Controller LC-5, Remote Controller RC-6 wired, wireless, or smartphone
      Environmental Canon EOS 5D Mark III Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Canon EOS 5D Mark III Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
      Dimensions152 x 116 x 76 mm (5.98 x 4.57 x 2.99")151 x 116 x 76 mm (5.94 x 4.57 x 2.99")
      Weight (inc. batteries)950 g (2.09 lb / 33.51 oz)890 g (1.96 lb / 31.39 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9.8 x 7.35 x 5.85"
      Package Weight4.45 lb3.4 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS 5D Mark III Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
      Battery PackLP-E6LP-E6
      Battery Life950 shots900 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSlot 1: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Slot 2: CompactFlash (Type I, UDMA 7)      		Slot 1: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Slot 2: CompactFlash (UDMA 7)
      Other Canon EOS 5D Mark III Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec 2 or 10 secs, custom
      Orientation Sensor
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy body coversMagnesium Alloy
      Electronic Level Gauge


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