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| Predecessor: |
Canon XS
XS vs T3 |
Canon 5D Mark II
5D Mark II vs 5D Mark III |
| Successor: |
Canon T5
T3 vs T5 |
Canon 5D Mark IV
5D Mark III vs 5D Mark IV |
| General | ||
| Model Number: | T3 | 5D Mark III |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | SLR | Pro SLR |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
| Retail Price: | $599.99 | $3500.00 |
| Street Price: | $199.00 | $2,149.50 |
| Date Available: | 2011-03-15 | 2012-03-20 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
24.8 oz
(702 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
33.5 oz
(950 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
5.1 x
3.9 x
3.1 in. (130 x 100 x 78 mm) |
6.0 x
4.6 x
3.0 in. (152 x 116 x 76 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Canon | Canon |
| Effective Megapixels: | 12.2 | 22.3 |
| Sensor Format: | APS-C | 35mm |
| Sensor size: | 323.4mm2 (22.00mm x 14.70mm) | 864mm2 (36.00mm x 24.00mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 5.15 microns | 6.25 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.6x | 1.0x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | Fixed |
| Self-Cleaning: | No | Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 62 | 81 |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 21.9 | 24.0 |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 11.0 | 11.7 |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 755 | 2,293 |
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
4272 x 2848
(12.2 MP,
3:2), 3088 x 2056 (6.3 MP, 3:2), 2256 x 1504 (3.4 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1280 (2.5 MP, 3:2), 720 x 480 (0.3 MP, 3:2) |
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) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG, .CR2 RAW (14-bit), RAW+JPEG | JPEG (EXIF v2.3), RAW, M-RAW (10.5MP), S-RAW (5.5MP); 14-bit CR2 |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 2.9 | 6.0 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: | 1280x720 (30/25) |
1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p) 640x480 (30p/25p) |
| Movie File Format: | MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 video with mono linear PCM audio in MOV container | .MOV (MPEG-4 AVC / H.264), ALL-I and IPB modes |
| Composite Video Out: | No | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | n/a | Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | |
| HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | Canon EF/EF-S | Canon EF |
| Lens: | Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II | n/a |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 29 - 88mm | |
| Focal Length (actual): | 18 - 55mm | |
| Zoom Ratio: | 3.06x | |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5 - 22 (wide) / f/5.6 - 38 (tele) | |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity |
|
| Macro Focus Range: | ||
| Filter Thread: | 58.0mm | n/a |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | No |
| Digital Zoom: | No | |
| Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Phase Detect with TTL-CT-SIR AF-dedicated CMOS Sensor: 9 points; 1 cross-type f/5.6, 8 single-axis; Live View: Phase Detect, Contrast Detect, Face Detect modes | 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. |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | No |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD | Optical / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | SLR type; fixed eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.80x mag., 21mm eyepoint, -2.5 to +0.5 diopter | SLR type; fixed eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.71x magnification, 21mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter, fixed focusing screen, on demand grid |
| Focus Peaking: | No | No |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.50x | 0.71x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.80x | 0.71x |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 2.7 | 3.2 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 230,400 dots (76,800 px) | 1,044,000 dots (348,000 px) |
| Touchscreen: | No | No |
| Articulating Screen: | No | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
| Selfie Screen: | No | No |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 10.0x | 10.0x |
| Top Deck Display: | No | Yes |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 6400 | 25600 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 100 |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, 100 - 6400 in 1/3 or 1EV steps | Auto, 100-25600 in 1/3 or 1 EV steps, expandable to 50 (L), 51200 (H1) and 102400 (H2) |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Custom | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, Color Temperature |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 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 (linked to any AF point), Center-weighted, Partial (10%); iFCL with dual layer sensor | 63-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Partial (center, 7.2%), Spot (center, 1.5%) |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Creative Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports,Night portrait, Flash off, Auto Depth-of-field AE | n/a |
| Self Timer: | 10, 2, Continuous (2-10) seconds | 2, 10 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | No | |
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | No |
| Flash Modes: | E-TTL II: Auto, Manual flash; Red-Eye Reduction; Second Curtain Synchro | n/a |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 9.2 m / 30.2 ft. | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | Lens aperture dependent | n/a |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/200 | 1/200 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe | Hot Shoe, PC Sync |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | No | |
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | CF1 / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | No UHS support | No UHS support |
| Other Memory: | UDMA7 compliant | |
| Dual Card Slots: | No | Yes |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | .CR2 RAW (14-bit), RAW+JPEG | RAW, M-RAW (10.5MP), S-RAW (5.5MP); 14-bit CR2 |
| Movie File Format: | MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 video with mono linear PCM audio in MOV container | .MOV (MPEG-4 AVC / H.264), ALL-I and IPB modes |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
| NFC: | No | No |
| Bluetooth: | No | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No | Yes |
| Headphone Jack: | No | Yes |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional Wired (RS-60E3) | Optional Wired or Wireless |
| Connections (extended): | Mini (Type-C) HDMI-CEC, Wired Remote Jack | Mini HDMI (Type C), Remote Jack, Stereo Mic Jack, Stereo Monitor Jack, PC-Sync Terminal |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.42 | <0.3 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.42 | <0.3 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 4 | Unlimited |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 0.76 | <0.3 |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | No |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 2.9 | 6.0 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 17 | 63 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 2.0 | 6.0 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 3 | 18 |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 1.4 | 6.0 |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 1 | 7 |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.31 seconds | 0.12 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | 0.93 seconds | 0.78 seconds |
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | 0.099 seconds | 0.060 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.134 seconds | 0.095 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.32 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.113 seconds | 0.061 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | Optical Viewfinder: Wide-area AF lag: 0.190s Live View AF lags: Phase Detect = 1.244s Contrast Detect = 0.927s Prefocused = 0.099s | 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 |
| Startup Time: | 0.3 seconds | 0.5 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.3 seconds | 0.2 seconds |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 1.8 seconds | |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 220 shots | 200 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 700 shots | 950 shots |
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary LP-E10 | Proprietary LP-E6 |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeble | Lithium-ion Rechargeable or BG-E11 battery grip |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary LP-E10 Lithium-ion rechargeble | 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: | EOS Digital Solutions Disc (EOS Utility, ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser, Digital Photo Professional, Picture Style Editor, Movie Edit Task, Video Snapshot Task, PhotoStitch) | Canon EOS Digital Solution Disc |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows XP/Vista/7, Mac OS X 10.4+ | |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | Feature Guide, Basic + Function, Video Snapshot, 720p Movies. | 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. |
