Decision tools · Compare
EOS 5D Mark III vs EOS 5D Mark IV
Quick take: The EOS 5D Mark IV has the highest resolution at 30MP; the EOS 5D Mark III is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·14 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
Price buttons are affiliate links — GearFrame may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. It never affects a score. Learn more
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | EOS 5D Mark IIICanon · 2012 | EOS 5D Mark IVCanon · 2016 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £219Best | £446 |
| Sensor | 22.3MP full-frame CMOS | 30.4MP full-frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 22.3MP | 30.4MPBest |
| Video | Full HD 1080p/30, 720p/60 | 4K (4096×2160) /30p Motion JPEG (1.64× crop), 1080p/60, 720p/120 |
| Autofocus | 61-point phase-detect (41 cross-type) via viewfinder; contrast AF with face detection in live view | 61-point phase-detect (41 cross-type) via viewfinder; Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face tracking in live view |
| Stabilisation | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | 7fpsBest |
| Battery Life | ~950 shots (CIPA)Best | ~900 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 950g (with battery) | 890g (with battery)Best |
| Dimensions | 152 × 116.4 × 76.4mm | 150.7 × 116.4 × 75.9mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.71x | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.71x |
| Screen | 3.2" fixed LCD, 1.04M dots | 3.2" fixed touchscreen, 1.62M dots |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Memory Cards | Dual slots: CompactFlash + SD | Dual slots: CompactFlash + SD |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, mini HDMI, AV out, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks, N3 remote | USB 3.0, mini HDMI, Wi-Fi, NFC, GPS, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks, N3 remote |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
EOS 5D Mark III
EOS 5D Mark IV
Portrait
6.1/10
6.3/10
Street
4.6/10
4.8/10
Travel
4.7/10
4.9/10
Wedding & Events
6.7/10
6.7/10
Documentary
5.4/10
5.8/10
Sports & Action
6.0/10
6.1/10
Landscape
5.5/10
6.0/10
Wildlife
6.0/10
6.1/10
Casual
2.8/10
3.6/10
Food
4.2/10
4.8/10
Macro
3.8/10
4.2/10
Architecture
5.1/10
5.7/10
Astrophotography
5.9/10
6.2/10
Filmmaking
—
5.5/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
Next
More comparisons with EOS 5D Mark III
Camera family history