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Canon 5D MIV vs Canon T7i

Portability
55
Imaging
75
Features
85
Overall
79
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV front
 
Canon EOS Rebel T7i front
Portability
67
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73

Canon 5D MIV vs Canon T7i Key Specs

Canon 5D MIV
(Full Review)
  • 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
Canon T7i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 532g - 131 x 100 x 76mm
  • Released February 2017
  • Additionally referred to as EOS 800D / Kiss X9i
  • Previous Model is Canon T6i
  • Refreshed by Canon T8i
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5D MIV over the Canon T7i

 5D MIV T7i 
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1620k1040kSharper screen (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Canon T7i over the Canon 5D MIV

 T7i 5D MIV 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon 5D MIV and Canon T7i

 5D MIV T7i 
ReleasedAugust 2016February 2017Similar 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).

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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.

Canon 5D MIV vs Canon T7i size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon 5D MIV vs Canon T7i Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5D MIV vs Canon T7i Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Portrait photography factors
Canon T7i Portrait photography factors
85
you can focus manually
MP count high (30MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect focus
supports RAW files
80
manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Street photography details
Canon T7i Street photography details
65
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
features touch to focus
weather proofing
good ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
73
fully articulated screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
features focus via touch
good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5D MIV as a Sports photography camera
Canon T7i as a Sports photography camera
80
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count high (30 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
66
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
low frames per second (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Travel photography info
Canon T7i Travel photography info
67
weather proofing
features touch to focus
MP count high (30MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
80
has bluetooth
features focus via touch
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5D MIV as a Landscape photography camera
Canon T7i as a Landscape photography camera
80
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inch)
MP count high (30 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
lack of image stabilization
77
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Vlogging highlights
Canon T7i Vlogging highlights
31
has touchscreen
features face detect focus
high video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
73
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone jack
no image stabilization
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Canon 5D MIV vs Canon T7i Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5D MIV and Canon T7i
 Canon EOS 5D Mark IVCanon EOS Rebel T7i
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