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Canon 5D MIV vs Casio EX-Z400

Portability
55
Imaging
75
Features
85
Overall
79
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30

Canon 5D MIV vs Casio EX-Z400 Key Specs

Canon 5D MIV
(Full Review)
  • 30MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 890g - 151 x 116 x 76mm
  • Launched August 2016
  • Older Model is Canon 5D MIII
Casio EX-Z400
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-7.0) lens
  • 130g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Canon 5D MIV vs Casio EX-Z400 Overview

Following is a detailed review of the Canon 5D MIV vs Casio EX-Z400, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Casio. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the 5D MIV (30MP) and EX-Z400 (12MP) and the 5D MIV (Full frame) and EX-Z400 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The 5D MIV was manufactured 7 years after the EX-Z400 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon 5D MIV being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the 5D MIV matches up against the EX-Z400 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5D MIV over the Casio EX-Z400

 5D MIV EX-Z400 
AnnouncedAugust 2016January 2009More modern by 93 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1620k230kCrisper display (+1390k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Canon 5D MIV

 EX-Z400 5D MIV 

Common features in the Canon 5D MIV and Casio EX-Z400

 5D MIV EX-Z400 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Canon 5D MIV vs Casio EX-Z400 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon 5D MIV enjoys physical dimensions of 151mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") along with a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z400 has proportions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Analyze the Canon 5D MIV vs Casio EX-Z400 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the 5D MIV and the EX-Z400.

Canon 5D MIV vs Casio EX-Z400 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 5D MIV and EX-Z400 is 55 and 95 respectively.

Canon 5D MIV vs Casio EX-Z400 top view buttons comparison

Canon 5D MIV vs Casio EX-Z400 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The pic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5D MIV and EX-Z400.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 5D MIV due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon 5D MIV will render greater detail due to its extra 18 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern 5D MIV provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 5D MIV vs Casio EX-Z400 sensor size comparison

Canon 5D MIV vs Casio EX-Z400 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5D MIV vs Casio EX-Z400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Portrait photography info
Casio EX-Z400 Portrait photography info
85
focusing manually
resolution is high (30MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
20
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Street photography advice
Casio EX-Z400 Street photography advice
65
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
offers focus via touch
weather sealing
above average high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 5D MIV
Sports photography with Casio EX-Z400
80
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
resolution is high (30 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Travel photography advice
Casio EX-Z400 Travel photography advice
67
weather sealing
offers focus via touch
resolution is high (30 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
58
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5D MIV as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-Z400 as a Landscape photography camera
80
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
resolution is high (30 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
two card slots
no image stabilization
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Vlogging details
Casio EX-Z400 Vlogging details
31
built-in touchscreen
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Canon 5D MIV vs Casio EX-Z400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5D MIV and Casio EX-Z400
 Canon EOS 5D Mark IVCasio Exilim EX-Z400
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model type Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Casio Exilim EX-Z400
Category Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Launched 2016-08-25 2009-01-08
Body design Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 6+ -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 30 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 6720 x 4480 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 25600 1600
Max enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 61 -
Cross type focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.6-7.0
Amount of lenses 250 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,620 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 1/2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash options no built-in flash -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 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) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) none
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 890 grams (1.96 lb) 130 grams (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 151 x 116 x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E6 NP-40
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage media CompactFlash + SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I enabled) SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible
Storage slots Dual One
Launch cost $3,299 $0