Camera Shelf

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 · released 2005-09-22
Lowest now
$154
MSRP
$3,299
5% of MSRP
Lowest price we've ever observed

Lowest price we've ever observed. This at $154 matches the lowest we've ever recorded for this body. That's 5% of the $3,299 MSRP. Prices have been steady this month.

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Nikon

Nikon D3

Nikon D-series Pro · released 2007-08-23
Lowest now
$324
MSRP
$4,999
6% of MSRP
Prices are rising

Used prices have been rising recently. Prices are up 103.8% over the last 30 days. The 90-day low was $159, $165 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
Megapixels 12.8 MP 12.1 MP
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 $154 $324
% of MSRP 5% of MSRP 6% of MSRP

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