Canon 5D MIII weighs
950 g (2.09 lb / 33.51 oz) and has external dimensions of
152 x 116 x 76 mm (5.98 x 4.57 x 2.99″). Considering that the average weight of DSLR type cameras is 773g, Canon 5D MIII is a significantly heavy camera for its class. With a thickness of 76mm, it has an average thickness.
Weight Comparison
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Thickness Comparison
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Here is the front and top view image of Canon 5D MIII with the dimensions:
Front and Top View External Dimensions and Size of Canon 5D MIII Camera Body
In order to give you a better idea about the real life size of Canon 5D MIII, 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 MIII Body Compared to a Credit Card and an AA Battery
Now let's compare Canon 5D MIII size with the camera that it replaced: Canon 5D MII.
Comparison image of Canon 5D MIII and Canon 5D MII Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View
Below you can find the comparison of the weight and thickness of Canon 5D MIII with its main competitors:
Canon 5D MIII Size Compared to Main Competitors
Weather Sealing
Canon 5D MIII 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 MIII will serve you well. If you attach one of these Canon 5D MIII weather Sealed lenses to your camera, you will have a great all weather kit.