Canon 5D weighs
895 g (1.97 lb / 31.57 oz) and has external dimensions of
152 x 113 x 75 mm (5.98 x 4.45 x 2.95″). Considering that the average weight of DSLR type cameras is 773g, its weight is about average in its class. With a thickness of 75mm, it also has an average thickness.
Weight Comparison
DSLR Cameras
Thickness Comparison
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Here is the front and top view image of Canon 5D with the dimensions:
Front and Top View External Dimensions and Size of Canon 5D Camera Body
In order to give you a better idea about the real life size of Canon 5D, we have added an image of how it looks next to a credit card and an AA type battery.
Physical size of the Canon 5D Body Compared to a Credit Card and an AA Battery
Below you can find the comparison of the weight and thickness of Canon 5D with its main competitors:
Canon 5D Size Compared to Main Competitors
Weather Sealing
Canon 5D has environmental sealings on its body which makes it a weather resistant camera, providing resistance against the water and dust getting in to the camera. If you like outdoors photography and want to be able to use your camera in extreme conditions, Canon 5D will serve you well. If you attach one of these Canon 5D weather Sealed lenses to your camera, you will have a great all weather kit.