Canon 5D MIV vs Canon T7i
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Canon 5D MIV vs Canon T7i Key Specs
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- 30MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Canon EF Mount
- 890g - 151 x 116 x 76mm
- Announced August 2016
- Replaced the Canon 5D MIII
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Canon 5D MIV vs Canon T7i Overview
In this write-up, we will be matching up the Canon 5D MIV versus Canon T7i, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are built by Canon. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the 5D MIV (30MP) and T7i (24MP) and the 5D MIV (Full frame) and T7i (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

The 5D MIV was introduced 5 months earlier than the T7i so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the 5D MIV grades vs the T7i in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon 5D MIV vs Canon T7i Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and Canon EOS Rebel T7i. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 5D MIV Gallery and Canon T7i Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 5D MIV over the Canon T7i
5D MIV | T7i | |||
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Screen sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 1040k | Sharper screen (+580k dot) |
Reasons to pick Canon T7i over the Canon 5D MIV
T7i | 5D MIV | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Canon 5D MIV and Canon T7i
5D MIV | T7i | |||
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Released | August 2016 | ![]() | February 2017 | Similar generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Canon 5D MIV vs Canon T7i Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon 5D MIV has got physical measurements of 151mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") having a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) while the Canon T7i has dimensions of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 532 grams (1.17 lbs).
Compare the Canon 5D MIV versus Canon T7i in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the 5D MIV and the T7i.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 5D MIV and T7i is 55 and 67 respectively.

Canon 5D MIV vs Canon T7i Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The pic here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 5D MIV and T7i.
As you have seen, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 5D MIV with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Canon 5D MIV will offer more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively.

Canon 5D MIV vs Canon T7i Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 5D MIV vs Canon T7i Specifications
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Canon EOS Rebel T7i | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Canon EOS Rebel T7i |
Otherwise known as | - | EOS 800D / Kiss X9i |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2016-08-25 | 2017-02-15 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 6+ | DIGIC 7 |
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 | 30 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
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 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Highest boosted ISO | 102400 | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Min boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 61 | 45 |
Cross type focus points | 41 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF | Canon EF/EF-S |
Number of lenses | 250 | 326 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 3.2" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,620k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | 0.51x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | no built-in flash | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/200 secs | 1/200 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 890 grams (1.96 pounds) | 532 grams (1.17 pounds) |
Dimensions | 151 x 116 x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") | 131 x 100 x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photographs | 600 photographs |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E6 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | CompactFlash + SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I enabled) | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) |
Storage slots | 2 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $3,299 | $749 |