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SENSOR Effective pixels: 22 megapixels
SENSOR Max resolution: 5760 x 3840
SENSOR Sensor size: Full frame (36 x 24 mm)
SENSOR Sensor photo detectors: 23 megapixels
IMAGE ISO: Auto, 100 - 25600 in 1/3 stops, plus 50, 51200, 102400 as option
IMAGE Boosted ISO (maximum): 102400
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen size: 3.2″
OPTICS & FOCUS Number of focus points: 61
PHYSICAL Battery Life (CIPA): 950
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PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Subject / scene modes: Yes
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Built-in flash: Yes (Pop-up)
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Continuous drive: 7.0 fps
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Articulated LCD: Fully articulated
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Touch screen: Yes
VIDEOGRAPHY FEATURES Microphone: Stereo
PHYSICAL Dimensions: 139 x 104 x 79 mm (5.47 x 4.11 x 3.09″)
CONNECTIVITY Wireless: Built-In
Summary
The Canon EOS 5D Mark III highest resolution of 5760 x 3840 pixels (22 megapixels) is better than the EOS 70D highest resolution of 5472 x 3648 pixels (20 megapixels). The Canon EOS 5D Mark III is produced with bigger sensor than the EOS 70D: Full frame (36 x 24 mm) versus APS-C (22.5 x 15 mm). It is very significant difference between these models because large sensor allows you to produce photos of the more professional quality. The Canon EOS 5D Mark III has a wider ISO range of 100-25600 than 100-12800 ISO range of the EOS 70D. Such ISO numbers let the photographer to produce better photos in more difficult conditions. The Canon EOS 5D Mark III offers more number of focus points than the EOS 70D: 61 vs 19. More number of focus points means more convenience when attempting to focus on subjects that are not centred.
The Canon EOS 70D is produced with swiveling LCD that will let you to capture pictures from any odd angle. The Canon EOS 5D Mark III is produced with bigger size of the display - 3 inches. The Canon EOS 70D is equipped with a touch screen.
The EOS 70D is equipped with built-in flash. The Canon EOS 70D is produced with built-in Wi-Fi that will help the photographer to transfer photos quick and easy. The Canon EOS 5D Mark III battery life is better than the EOS 70D battery life. According to CIPA standards you will be able to capture 950 photos with the EOS 5D Mark III and only 920 with the EOS 70D.
Considering the above-mentioned differences the EOS 5D Mark III will become the best choice. Get the list of the best offers on Amazon