Canon 350D vs Canon 5D MIV

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Canon 350D and Canon 5D MIV, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are created by Canon. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the 350D (8MP) and 5D MIV (30MP) and the 350D (APS-C) and 5D MIV (Full frame) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The 350D was unveiled 12 years earlier than the 5D MIV and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon 350D being a Compact SLR camera and the Canon 5D MIV being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the 350D scores against the 5D MIV in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 350D & Canon EOS 5D Mark IV. The full galleries are available at Canon 350D Gallery & Canon 5D MIV Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon 350D has external dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 64mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Canon 5D MIV has proportions of 151mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") along with a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the 350D versus the 5D MIV.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 350D and 5D MIV is 70 and 55 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The graphic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 350D and 5D MIV.

Plainly, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 350D using its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Canon 5D MIV will deliver greater detail having an extra 22 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older 350D is going to be behind in sensor tech.