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Canon 5D MIV vs Canon R5

Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
85
Overall
79
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV front
 
Canon EOS R5 front
Portability
59
Imaging
80
Features
90
Overall
84

Canon 5D MIV vs Canon R5 Key Specs

Canon 5D MIV
(Full Review)
  • 30MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 890g - 151 x 116 x 76mm
  • Released August 2016
  • Replaced the Canon 5D MIII
Canon R5
(Full Review)
  • 45MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 8192 x 4320 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 738g - 138 x 98 x 88mm
  • Released July 2020
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Canon 5D MIV vs Canon R5 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Canon 5D MIV vs Canon R5, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless and they are both sold by Canon. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the 5D MIV (30MP) and R5 (45MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (Full frame).

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The 5D MIV was launched 4 years prior to the R5 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon 5D MIV being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Canon R5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the 5D MIV grades versus the R5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5D MIV over the Canon R5

 5D MIV R5 

Reasons to pick Canon R5 over the Canon 5D MIV

 R5 5D MIV 
ReleasedJuly 2020August 2016Newer by 47 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution2100k1620kCrisper screen (+480k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon 5D MIV and Canon R5

 5D MIV R5 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen sizing3.2"3.2"Equivalent screen size
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon 5D MIV vs Canon R5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon 5D MIV has got external measurements of 151mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") with a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) and the Canon R5 has sizing of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") having a weight of 738 grams (1.63 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the 5D MIV against the R5.

Canon 5D MIV vs Canon R5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 5D MIV and R5 is 55 and 59 respectively.

Canon 5D MIV vs Canon R5 top view buttons comparison

Canon 5D MIV vs Canon R5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The picture below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 5D MIV and R5.

To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Canon R5 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 15MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged 5D MIV will be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon 5D MIV vs Canon R5 sensor size comparison

Canon 5D MIV vs Canon R5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5D MIV vs Canon R5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Portrait photography advice
Canon R5 Portrait photography advice
85
manual focus
megapixel count great (30 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
88
manual focus
MP count high (45 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 5D MIV as a Street photography camera
Canon R5 as a Street photography camera
65
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
has touch focus
weather proofing
very good high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
78
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
provides focus by touch
weather proofing
very good ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Sports photography highlights
Canon R5 Sports photography highlights
80
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count great (30MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
84
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count high (45MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
not so great battery life (320 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 5D MIV
Travel photography with Canon R5
67
weather proofing
has touch focus
megapixel count great (30MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
68
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
provides focus by touch
MP count high (45MP)
selfie friendly screen
no Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (320 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Landscape photography advice
Canon R5 Landscape photography advice
80
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is decent (3.2")
megapixel count great (30MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
79
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count high (45 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
has double storage slots
not so great battery life (320 shots)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Vlogging features
Canon R5 Vlogging features
31
built-in touchscreen
supports face detect autofocus
great video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has mic port
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
79
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focus
great video quality (8192 x 4320 resolution)
does have microphone port
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Canon 5D MIV vs Canon R5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5D MIV and Canon R5
 Canon EOS 5D Mark IVCanon EOS R5
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model type Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Canon EOS R5
Class Advanced DSLR Pro Mirrorless
Released 2016-08-25 2020-07-09
Body design Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 6+ Digic X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 30 megapixels 45 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6720 x 4480 8192 x 5464
Highest native ISO 25600 51200
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 61 1053
Cross type focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF Canon RF
Available lenses 250 17
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3.2 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of display 1,620 thousand dot 2,100 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.76x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200 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) 8192x4320 (30p/​24/​23.98p) 7680x4320 (30p/​23.98p) |4096x2160 (120p/​60p/​30p/​24p/​23.98p) |3840x2160 (120p/​60p/​30p/​23.98p) |1920x1080 (60p/​30p/​23.98p)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 8192x4320
Video file format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) Yes
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 890 grams (1.96 lbs) 738 grams (1.63 lbs)
Dimensions 151 x 116 x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 91 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2995 not tested
Other
Battery life 900 shots 320 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6 LP-E6NH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage CompactFlash + SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I enabled) CFexpress and SD (UHS-II) slots
Storage slots 2 2
Retail pricing $3,299 $3,899