Canon 5D MIV vs Canon 7D MII

Its time to look more in depth at the Canon 5D MIV versus Canon 7D MII, both Advanced DSLR cameras and both of them are manufactured by Canon. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the 5D MIV (30MP) and 7D MII (20MP) and the 5D MIV (Full frame) and 7D MII (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The 5D MIV was introduced 24 months after the 7D MII which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the 5D MIV matches up against the 7D MII with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 5D Mark IV & Canon EOS 7D Mark II. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 5D MIV Gallery & Canon 7D MII Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon 5D MIV comes with outer measurements of 151mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") with a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) whilst the Canon 7D MII has measurements of 149mm x 112mm x 78mm (5.9" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the 5D MIV against the 7D MII.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 5D MIV and 7D MII is 55 and 55 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching specs. The image below will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 5D MIV and 7D MII.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 5D MIV with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Canon 5D MIV will render extra detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent 5D MIV will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.