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Canon 5D MIV vs Canon 80D

Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
85
Overall
79
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV front
 
Canon EOS 80D front
Portability
59
Imaging
66
Features
92
Overall
76

Canon 5D MIV vs Canon 80D Key Specs

Canon 5D MIV
(Full Review)
  • 30MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 890g - 151 x 116 x 76mm
  • Announced August 2016
  • Old Model is Canon 5D MIII
Canon 80D
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 730g - 139 x 105 x 79mm
  • Revealed February 2016
  • Older Model is Canon 70D
  • New Model is Canon 90D
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Canon 5D MIV vs Canon 80D Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon 5D MIV and Canon 80D, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Canon. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the 5D MIV (30MP) and 80D (24MP) and the 5D MIV (Full frame) and 80D (APS-C) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The 5D MIV was revealed 7 months later than the 80D so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the 5D MIV scores vs the 80D in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5D MIV over the Canon 80D

 5D MIV 80D 
RevealedAugust 2016February 2016Fresher by 7 months
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1620k1040kCrisper screen (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Canon 80D over the Canon 5D MIV

 80D 5D MIV 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon 5D MIV and Canon 80D

 5D MIV 80D 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon 5D MIV vs Canon 80D Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The Canon 5D MIV enjoys outer measurements of 151mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") along with a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) whilst the Canon 80D has specifications of 139mm x 105mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the 5D MIV against the 80D.

Canon 5D MIV vs Canon 80D size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 5D MIV and 80D is 55 and 59 respectively.

Canon 5D MIV vs Canon 80D top view buttons comparison

Canon 5D MIV vs Canon 80D Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 5D MIV and 80D.

To sum up, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 5D MIV having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon 5D MIV will deliver greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger 5D MIV provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon 5D MIV vs Canon 80D sensor size comparison

Canon 5D MIV vs Canon 80D Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5D MIV vs Canon 80D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Portrait photography features
Canon 80D Portrait photography features
85
manual focus
sensor resolution is fantastic (30MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW formats
79
manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Street photography details
Canon 80D Street photography details
65
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
provides touch focus
environment proofing
good ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
69
fully articulated screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
offers focus via touch
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5D MIV as a Sports photography camera
Canon 80D as a Sports photography camera
80
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
sensor resolution is fantastic (30 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
75
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Travel photography highlights
Canon 80D Travel photography highlights
67
environment proofing
provides touch focus
sensor resolution is fantastic (30MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
76
environment sealing
offers focus via touch
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 5D MIV
Landscape photography with Canon 80D
80
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inches)
sensor resolution is fantastic (30 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
76
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Vlogging advice
Canon 80D Vlogging advice
31
built-in touchscreen
supports face detection focus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone jack
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
70
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic support
lack of image stabilization
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Canon 5D MIV vs Canon 80D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5D MIV and Canon 80D
 Canon EOS 5D Mark IVCanon EOS 80D
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Canon EOS 80D
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2016-08-25 2016-02-18
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 6+ DIGIC 6
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 22.5 x 15mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 337.5mm²
Sensor resolution 30MP 24MP
Anti aliasing 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 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 25600 16000
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 61 45
Cross focus points 41 45
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF Canon EF/EF-S
Available lenses 250 326
Focal length multiplier 1 1.6
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,620k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.6x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes no built-in flash -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 (60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 890 gr (1.96 lb) 730 gr (1.61 lb)
Physical dimensions 151 x 116 x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") 139 x 105 x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 91 79
DXO Color Depth score 24.8 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score 13.6 13.2
DXO Low light score 2995 1135
Other
Battery life 900 shots 960 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6 LP-E6N
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage CompactFlash + SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I enabled) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support)
Card slots Two 1
Pricing at release $3,299 $1,199