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Canon 5D MIV vs Canon 60D

Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
85
Overall
79
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV front
 
Canon EOS 60D front
Portability
59
Imaging
58
Features
80
Overall
66

Canon 5D MIV vs Canon 60D Key Specs

Canon 5D MIV
(Full Review)
  • 30MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase 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
Canon 60D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 755g - 145 x 106 x 79mm
  • Released November 2010
  • Replaced the Canon 50D
  • Renewed by Canon 70D
Photography Glossary

Canon 5D MIV vs Canon 60D Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon 5D MIV vs Canon 60D, both Advanced DSLR cameras and both of them are offered by Canon. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the 5D MIV (30MP) and 60D (18MP) and the 5D MIV (Full frame) and 60D (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The 5D MIV was brought out 5 years after the 60D which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the 5D MIV grades versus the 60D with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5D MIV over the Canon 60D

 5D MIV 60D 
ReleasedAugust 2016November 2010More modern by 71 months
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1620k1040kSharper screen (+580k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Canon 60D over the Canon 5D MIV

 60D 5D MIV 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon 5D MIV and Canon 60D

 5D MIV 60D 
Focus manually More exact focusing

Canon 5D MIV vs Canon 60D Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon 5D MIV comes with external measurements of 151mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") and a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) whilst the Canon 60D has proportions of 145mm x 106mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") having a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 5D MIV vs Canon 60D in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the 5D MIV compared to the 60D.

Canon 5D MIV vs Canon 60D size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 5D MIV and 60D is 55 and 59 respectively.

Canon 5D MIV vs Canon 60D top view buttons comparison

Canon 5D MIV vs Canon 60D Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The picture here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 5D MIV and 60D.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 5D MIV because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon 5D MIV will result in more detail having its extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The younger 5D MIV is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 5D MIV vs Canon 60D sensor size comparison

Canon 5D MIV vs Canon 60D Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5D MIV vs Canon 60D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 5D MIV
Portrait photography with Canon 60D
85
has manual focus
amazing MP (30MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
74
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (18MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Street photography factors
Canon 60D Street photography factors
65
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
provides focus via touch
environment sealing
great high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
66
screen articulates fully
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 5D MIV
Sports photography with Canon 60D
80
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
amazing MP (30 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
66
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
environment sealing
good battery pack (1,100 per charge)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5D MIV as a Travel photography camera
Canon 60D as a Travel photography camera
67
environment sealing
provides focus via touch
amazing MP (30MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
68
good battery pack (1,100 per charge)
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
lack of Timelapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Landscape photography information
Canon 60D Landscape photography information
80
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
amazing MP (30MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
2 card slots
lack of image stabilization
69
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
good battery pack (1,100 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Vlogging information
Canon 60D Vlogging information
31
touchscreen enabled
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone support
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
67
selfie friendly screen
supports face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone support
lack of image stabilization
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Canon 5D MIV vs Canon 60D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5D MIV and Canon 60D
 Canon EOS 5D Mark IVCanon EOS 60D
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model type Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Canon EOS 60D
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2016-08-25 2010-11-10
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 6+ Digic 4
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 22.3 x 14.9mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 332.3mm²
Sensor resolution 30MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6720 x 4480 5184 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 61 9
Cross type focus points 41 9
Lens
Lens support Canon EF Canon EF/EF-S
Total lenses 250 326
Focal length multiplier 1 1.6
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 1,620k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - Clear View TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.6x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 13.00 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 (29.97p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 29.97p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (119.9p) 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (59.94, 50 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 890g (1.96 pounds) 755g (1.66 pounds)
Dimensions 151 x 116 x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") 145 x 106 x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 91 66
DXO Color Depth rating 24.8 22.2
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.6 11.5
DXO Low light rating 2995 813
Other
Battery life 900 photos 1100 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6 LP-E6
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote)
Time lapse recording
Storage type CompactFlash + SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I enabled) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Two 1
Launch cost $3,299 $899