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Canon 5D MIV vs Canon 70D

Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
85
Overall
79
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV front
 
Canon EOS 70D front
Portability
59
Imaging
63
Features
84
Overall
71

Canon 5D MIV vs Canon 70D Key Specs

Canon 5D MIV
(Full Review)
  • 30MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 890g - 151 x 116 x 76mm
  • Announced August 2016
  • Older Model is Canon 5D MIII
Canon 70D
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 755g - 139 x 104 x 79mm
  • Revealed October 2013
  • Succeeded the Canon 60D
  • Updated by Canon 80D
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Canon 5D MIV vs Canon 70D Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Canon 5D MIV and Canon 70D, both Advanced DSLR cameras and both are produced by Canon. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the 5D MIV (30MP) and 70D (20MP) and the 5D MIV (Full frame) and 70D (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The 5D MIV was revealed 2 years after the 70D which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the 5D MIV matches up against the 70D when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5D MIV over the Canon 70D

 5D MIV 70D 
RevealedAugust 2016October 2013More modern by 35 months
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1620k1040kClearer display (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Canon 70D over the Canon 5D MIV

 70D 5D MIV 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon 5D MIV and Canon 70D

 5D MIV 70D 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon 5D MIV vs Canon 70D Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon 5D MIV provides physical dimensions of 151mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") along with a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) while the Canon 70D has measurements of 139mm x 104mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs).

Analyze the Canon 5D MIV and Canon 70D in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the 5D MIV against the 70D.

Canon 5D MIV vs Canon 70D size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 5D MIV and 70D is 55 and 59 respectively.

Canon 5D MIV vs Canon 70D top view buttons comparison

Canon 5D MIV vs Canon 70D Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by going through specs. The pic here may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5D MIV and 70D.

All in all, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 5D MIV with its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Canon 5D MIV will provide more detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher 5D MIV will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon 5D MIV vs Canon 70D sensor size comparison

Canon 5D MIV vs Canon 70D Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5D MIV vs Canon 70D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Portrait photography highlights
Canon 70D Portrait photography highlights
85
has manual focus
high megapixels (30 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
77
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 5D MIV
Street photography with Canon 70D
65
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
offers touch to focus
environment proofing
great ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
68
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Sports photography factors
Canon 70D Sports photography factors
80
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
high megapixels (30 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
74
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Travel photography info
Canon 70D Travel photography info
67
environment proofing
offers touch to focus
high megapixels (30 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
69
environment sealing
provides focus by touch
megapixel count good (20MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Landscape photography details
Canon 70D Landscape photography details
80
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen is a good size (3.2")
high megapixels (30MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
2 card slots
no image stabilization
69
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
good sized screen (3")
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Vlogging features
Canon 70D Vlogging features
31
built-in touchscreen
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic support
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
69
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone socket
does not have image stabilization
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Canon 5D MIV vs Canon 70D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5D MIV and Canon 70D
 Canon EOS 5D Mark IVCanon EOS 70D
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model type Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Canon EOS 70D
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2016-08-25 2013-10-31
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 6+ Digic 5+
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 22.5 x 15mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 337.5mm²
Sensor resolution 30 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6720 x 4480 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Highest boosted ISO 102400 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 61 19
Cross type focus points 41 19
Lens
Lens support Canon EF Canon EF/EF-S
Total lenses 250 326
Focal length multiplier 1 1.6
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3.2" 3"
Display resolution 1,620k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - Clear View II TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.6x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest 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)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in Optional
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") 139 x 104 x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 91 68
DXO Color Depth rating 24.8 22.5
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.6 11.6
DXO Low light rating 2995 926
Other
Battery life 900 pictures 920 pictures
Form of battery 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 shooting
Storage type CompactFlash + SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I enabled) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 2 Single
Retail pricing $3,299 $758