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Canon EOS 5D vs Nikon D3

Side-by-side used price and spec comparison. Lowest current prices pulled daily from the major used-gear sites.

Canon

Canon EOS 5D

Canon EOS 5D · 2005
Lowest now
$159
MSRP
$3,299
5% of MSRP
Prices are rising

Used prices have been rising recently. Prices are up 23.3% over the last 30 days. The 90-day low was $124, $35 below today. Currently 5% of the $3,299 MSRP.

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Nikon

Nikon D3

Nikon D-series Pro · 2007
Lowest now
$319
MSRP
$4,999
6% of MSRP
Prices are rising

Used prices have been rising recently. Prices are up 100.6% over the last 30 days. The 90-day low was $159, $160 below today. Currently 6% of the $4,999 MSRP.

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Specs side by side

Canon EOS 5D Nikon D3
Brand Canon Nikon
Family Canon EOS 5D Nikon D-series Pro
Category body body
Body type DSLR DSLR
Mount EF F
Sensor Full Frame Full Frame
Sensor family Canon FF 12.8MP CMOS (5D) · 12.8MP full-frame CMOS Nikon FX 12MP CMOS (D3/D700) · 12.1MP full-frame CMOS
Megapixels 12.8 MP 12.1 MP
Autofocus Phase Detection Phase Detection
IBIS
Weather sealed
Max video
Max native ISO
Body weight
Dimensions
Body material
Released 2005-09-22 2007-08-23
Discontinued
Status discontinued discontinued
MSRP $3,299 $4,999
Current low $159 $319
% of MSRP 5% of MSRP 6% of MSRP

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