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Canon 5D MII vs Canon 5D MIV

Portability
56
Imaging
65
Features
70
Overall
67
Canon EOS 5D Mark II front
 
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV front
Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
85
Overall
79

Canon 5D MII vs Canon 5D MIV Key Specs

Canon 5D MII
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 850g - 152 x 114 x 75mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Replaced the Canon 5D
  • Refreshed by Canon 5D MIII
Canon 5D MIV
(Full Review)
  • 30MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 890g - 151 x 116 x 76mm
  • Launched August 2016
  • Replaced the Canon 5D MIII
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Canon 5D MII vs Canon 5D MIV Overview

Here, we are comparing the Canon 5D MII versus Canon 5D MIV, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and both of them are offered by Canon. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the 5D MII (21MP) and 5D MIV (30MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (Full frame).

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The 5D MII was revealed 8 years before the 5D MIV and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the 5D MII matches up vs the 5D MIV in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5D MII over the Canon 5D MIV

 5D MII 5D MIV 

Reasons to pick Canon 5D MIV over the Canon 5D MII

 5D MIV 5D MII 
LaunchedAugust 2016February 2009More recent by 91 months
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1620k920kCrisper display (+700k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon 5D MII and Canon 5D MIV

 5D MII 5D MIV 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon 5D MII vs Canon 5D MIV Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon 5D MII offers outer measurements of 152mm x 114mm x 75mm (6.0" x 4.5" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) and the Canon 5D MIV has measurements of 151mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") having a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the 5D MII compared to the 5D MIV.

Canon 5D MII vs Canon 5D MIV size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 5D MII and 5D MIV is 56 and 55 respectively.

Canon 5D MII vs Canon 5D MIV top view buttons comparison

Canon 5D MII vs Canon 5D MIV Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by going over specs. The photograph here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 5D MII and 5D MIV.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon 5D MIV to offer more detail because of its extra 9MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older 5D MII is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 5D MII vs Canon 5D MIV sensor size comparison

Canon 5D MII vs Canon 5D MIV Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5D MII vs Canon 5D MIV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 5D MII
Portrait photography with Canon 5D MIV
79
you can focus manually
good resolution (21MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
85
manual focus
great sensor resolution (30 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 5D MII Street photography information
Canon 5D MIV Street photography information
59
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
65
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
has touch to focus
weather proof
good ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 5D MII
Sports photography with Canon 5D MIV
70
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
good resolution (21 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
has phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
80
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
great sensor resolution (30MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5D MII Travel photography features
Canon 5D MIV Travel photography features
55
weather proofing
good resolution (21 megapixels)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
67
weather proof
has touch to focus
great sensor resolution (30MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5D MII Landscape photography information
Canon 5D MIV Landscape photography information
70
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good resolution (21 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
80
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
great sensor resolution (30MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proof
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5D MII Vlogging advice
Canon 5D MIV Vlogging advice
29
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic support
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
31
touch screen
provides face detection focusing
good video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic jack
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
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Canon 5D MII vs Canon 5D MIV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5D MII and Canon 5D MIV
 Canon EOS 5D Mark IICanon EOS 5D Mark IV
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model Canon EOS 5D Mark II Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2009-02-13 2016-08-25
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Digic 6+
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 21MP 30MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5616 x 3744 6720 x 4480
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 61
Cross focus points - 41
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF Canon EF
Number of lenses 250 250
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3.2 inch
Screen resolution 920k dot 1,620k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT liquid-crystal color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 98 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 secs 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 4096 x 2160 (29.97p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 29.97p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (119.9p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 850 grams (1.87 pounds) 890 grams (1.96 pounds)
Physical dimensions 152 x 114 x 75mm (6.0" x 4.5" x 3.0") 151 x 116 x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 79 91
DXO Color Depth score 23.7 24.8
DXO Dynamic range score 11.9 13.6
DXO Low light score 1815 2995
Other
Battery life 850 photographs 900 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6 LP-E6
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Microdrive CompactFlash + SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I enabled)
Storage slots Single Dual
Launch pricing $1,190 $3,299