Canon 5D MII weighs
850 g (1.87 lb / 29.98 oz) and has external dimensions of
152 x 114 x 75 mm (5.98 x 4.49 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
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Thickness Comparison
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In order to give you a better idea about the real life size of Canon 5D MII, we have added an image of how it looks next to a credit card and an AA type battery.
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Physical size of the Canon 5D MII Body Compared to a Credit Card and an AA Battery
Now let's compare Canon 5D MII size with the camera that it replaced: Canon 5D.
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Comparison image of Canon 5D MII and Canon 5D Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View
Below you can find the comparison of the weight and thickness of Canon 5D MII with its main competitors:
Canon 5D MII Size Compared to Main Competitors
Weather Sealing
Canon 5D MII 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 MII will serve you well. If you attach one of these Canon 5D MII weather Sealed lenses to your camera, you will have a great all weather kit.