Canon 5D Mark III vs Canon 70D Specifications

35mm 864.0mm²
22.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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APS-C 337.5mm²
20.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

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Detailed specifications
Canon EOS 5D Mark III
Canon EOS 70D

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Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:	Canon 5D Mark II 5D Mark II vs 5D Mark III	Canon 60D 60D vs 70D
Successor:	Canon 5D Mark IV 5D Mark III vs 5D Mark IV	Canon 80D 70D vs 80D
General
Model Number:	5D Mark III	70D
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	Pro SLR	SLR
Currently Manufactured:	No	No
Retail Price:	$3500.00	$1550.00
Street Price:	$2,139.48	$999.00
Date Available:	2012-03-20	2013-09-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	33.5 oz (950 g) includes batteries	43.5 oz (1,233 g) includes batteries, kit lens
Size:	6.0 x 4.6 x 3.0 in. (152 x 116 x 76 mm)	5.5 x 4.1 x 3.1 in. (139 x 104 x 79 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Canon	Canon
Effective Megapixels:	22.3	20.2
Sensor Format:	35mm	APS-C
Sensor size:	864mm² (36.00mm x 24.00mm)	337.5mm² (22.50mm x 15.00mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	6.25 microns	4.11 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.0x	1.6x
Aspect Ratio:	3:2	3:2
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	Fixed	Fixed
Self-Cleaning:	Yes	Yes
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	Yes
DxO Sensor Score:	81	68
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	24.0	22.5
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	11.7	11.6
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	2,293	926
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	5760 x 3840 (22.1 MP, 3:2), 3840 x 2560 (9.8 MP, 3:2), 2880 x 1920 (5.5 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1280 (2.5 MP, 3:2), 720 x 480 (0.3 MP, 3:2)	5472 x 3648 (20.0 MP, 3:2), 3468 x 2432 (8.4 MP, Other), 2736 x 1824 (5.0 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1280 (2.5 MP, 3:2), 720 x 480 (0.3 MP, 3:2), 4864 x 3648 (17.7 MP, 4:3), 3248 x 2432 (7.9 MP, Other), 2432 x 1824 (4.4 MP, 4:3), 1696 x 1280 (2.2 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 5472 x 3072 (16.8 MP, 16:9), 3468 x 2048 (7.1 MP, Other), 2736 x 1536 (4.2 MP, 16:9), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 720 x 408 (0.3 MP, Other), 3648 x 3648 (13.3 MP, 1:1), 2432 x 2432 (5.9 MP, 1:1), 1824 x 1824 (3.3 MP, 1:1), 1280 x 1280 (1.6 MP, 1:1), 480 x 480 (0.2 MP, 1:1)
Image File Format:	JPEG (EXIF v2.3), RAW, M-RAW (10.5MP), S-RAW (5.5MP); 14-bit CR2	JPEG (EXIF 2.3), 14-bit .CR2 RAW, mRAW, sRAW, RAW+JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	6.0	6.7
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p) 1280x720 (60p/50p) 640x480 (30p/25p)	1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p) 1280x720 (60p/50p) 640x480 (30p/25p)
Movie File Format:	.MOV (MPEG-4 AVC / H.264), ALL-I and IPB modes	MOV (Video: H.264 Intra-Frame / Inter-Frame, Audio: Stereo Linear PCM)
Composite Video Out:	Yes	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	Yes	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:		Yes
HD Video Out:	Yes	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Canon EF	Canon EF/EF-S
Lens:	n/a	Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):		29 - 216mm
Focal Length (actual):		18 - 135mm
Zoom Ratio:		7.50x
Aperture Range:		f/3.5 - f/22 (wide) / f/5.6 - f/36 (tele)
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:		39 cm to Infinity 15.4 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:
Filter Thread:	n/a	67.0mm
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	No	Yes
Digital Zoom:		Yes
Digital Zoom Values:		3-10x available during movie recording only
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Phase Detect : 61-point (up to 41 cross-type points); One to five cross-type AF points at f/2.8, 10 to 20 cross-type AF points at f/4, and 15 to 21 cross-type AF points at f/5.6.	OVF: AF-dedicated CMOS sensor, 19-points, all cross-type AF points, center dual cross-type point for f/2.8; Live View: Dual-Pixel CMOS AF
Auto Focus Assist Light?	No	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	Optical / LCD	Optical / LCD
Viewfinder Type:	SLR type; fixed eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.71x magnification, 21mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter, fixed focusing screen, on demand grid	SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 98% coverage, 0.95x magnification, 22mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter
Focus Peaking:	No	No
EVF Resolution:	n/a	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):	0.71x	0.59x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):	0.71x	0.95x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.2	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	1,044,000 dots (348,000 px)	1,040,000 dots (346,600 px)
Touchscreen:	No	Yes
Articulating Screen:	No	Yes
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No	Yes
Selfie Screen:	No	Yes
Max Playback Zoom:	10.0x	10.0x
Top Deck Display:	Yes	Yes

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	25600	12800
Minimum ISO (native):	100	100
ISO Settings:	Auto, 100-25600 in 1/3 or 1 EV steps, expandable to 50 (L), 51200 (H1) and 102400 (H2)	Auto, 100 - 12800 in 1/3 or 1EV steps, Expandable to 25600
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, Color Temperature	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, Kelvin 2,500K - 10,000K
Shutter Speed Range:	1/8000 - 30 sec	1/8000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	63-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Partial (center, 7.2%), Spot (center, 1.5%)	63-zone (dual layer) Evaluative, Center-weighted, Partial (7.7%), Spot (3.0%)
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	n/a	Creative Auto, Scene (Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, Handheld Night Scene, HDR Backlight Control), No Flash, Custom User Setting, High Dynamic Range, Multiple Exposure, Creative Filters (Art Bold, Fish-eye, Water-painting, Grainy Black and White, Soft Focus, Toy Camera and Miniature)
Self Timer:	2, 10 seconds	10 or 2 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):		No
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	No	Yes
Flash Modes:	n/a	E-TTL II, Manual; wireless slave flash supported via built-in flash
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	n/a	12.0 m / 39.4 ft.
Flash Range Description:	n/a	Lens aperture dependent; GN= 12m (39.4 ft.) at ISO 100, works out to about 11.2 feet at f/3.5 and 7 feet at f/5.6
Max Flash Sync:	1/200	1/250
Flash Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	Hot Shoe, PC Sync	Hot Shoe
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:	No	Full TTL exposure
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	CF1 / SD / SDHC / SDXC	SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:	No UHS support	UHS-I
Other Memory:	UDMA7 compliant
Dual Card Slots:	Yes	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	Yes
Uncompressed Format:	RAW, M-RAW (10.5MP), S-RAW (5.5MP); 14-bit CR2	14-bit .CR2 RAW, mRAW, sRAW, RAW+JPEG
Movie File Format:	.MOV (MPEG-4 AVC / H.264), ALL-I and IPB modes	MOV (Video: H.264 Intra-Frame / Inter-Frame, Audio: Stereo Linear PCM)
Included Memory:	No memory included	No memory included
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No	Yes
NFC:	No	No
Bluetooth:	No	No
Built-In GPS:	No	No
Microphone Jack:	Yes	Yes
Headphone Jack:	Yes	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed	USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Optional Wired or Wireless	Optional wired, IR wireless or Wi-Fi
Connections (extended):	Mini HDMI (Type C), Remote Jack, Stereo Mic Jack, Stereo Monitor Jack, PC-Sync Terminal	Mini (Type-C) HDMI, 3.5mm Microphone Jack, Wired Remote Jack

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	<0.3	<0.3
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):	<0.3	0.33
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):	Unlimited	Unlimited
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):	<0.3	0.32
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	No	No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	6.0	6.7
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	63	65
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	6.0	6.7
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):	18	14
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	6.0	6.7
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):	7	7
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.12 seconds	0.08 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):	0.78 seconds	0.65 seconds
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):	0.060 seconds	0.059 seconds
Shutter Lag (manual focus):	0.095 seconds	0.075 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):		0.16 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.061 seconds	0.059 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):	Optical Viewfinder: Full AF shutter lag, wide-area mode: 0.142s Live View: Full AF shutter lag, phase-detect: 0.823s Full AF shutter lag, contrast-detect: 0.780s Prefocused: 0.060	OVF: Auto Selection AF lag = 0.093s LV: "Quick Mode"(Phase Detect) Single-point AF lag = 0.506s FlexiZone AF, Single-point AF lag = 0.652s Prefocused lag = 0.059s
Startup Time:	0.5 seconds	0.7 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	0.2 seconds	0.1 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:		1.2 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):	200 shots	210 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):	950 shots	920 shots
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary LP-E6	Proprietary
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion Rechargeable or BG-E11 battery grip	LP-E6 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary LP-E6 Lithium-ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary LP-E6 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:	Yes	Yes
Internal Charging Supported:	No	No
Software
Included Software:	Canon EOS Digital Solution Disc	Canon Solutions Disc (EOS Utility, ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser, Digital Photo Professional.Picture Style Editor, Movie Edit Task, PhotoStitch, Memory Card utility,)
OS Compatibility:		Windows, Mac OS X
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	New 22.3-megapixel Full-frame CMOS Sensor, DIGIC 5+ Processor, 61-point AF System, 63-zone iFCL Metering System, 6fps Bursts, Full HD video, 100% OVF, 3.2" 1.04M-dot LCD, Dual Card Slots (SD+CF), HDR Mode, Multiple Exposure Support, Scene Intelligent Auto, Comparative Playback, Dual-Axis Electronic Level, Auto Lighting Optimizer, In-Camera RAW Processing.	New 20.2-megapixel APS-C Canon CMOS sensor, Dual-Pixel CMOS AF system for Live View and movie modes, Full HD 1080p videos at up to 30fps in ALL-I or IPB, DIGIC 5+ image processor, 7fps burst mode, built-in Wi-Fi.