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Canon 5D MIV vs Fujifilm S5 Pro

Portability
55
Imaging
75
Features
85
Overall
79
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro front
Portability
55
Imaging
44
Features
43
Overall
43

Canon 5D MIV vs Fujifilm S5 Pro Key Specs

Canon 5D MIV
(Full Review)
  • 30MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 890g - 151 x 116 x 76mm
  • Revealed August 2016
  • Replaced the Canon 5D MIII
Fujifilm S5 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 920g - 147 x 113 x 74mm
  • Revealed July 2007
  • Superseded the Fujifilm S3 Pro
Photography Glossary

Canon 5D MIV vs Fujifilm S5 Pro Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Canon 5D MIV versus Fujifilm S5 Pro, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Pro DSLR by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the 5D MIV (30MP) and Fujifilm S5 Pro (6MP) and the 5D MIV (Full frame) and Fujifilm S5 Pro (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The 5D MIV was released 9 years after the Fujifilm S5 Pro which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon 5D MIV being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Fujifilm S5 Pro being a Large SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the 5D MIV scores against the Fujifilm S5 Pro in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5D MIV over the Fujifilm S5 Pro

 5D MIV Fujifilm S5 Pro 
RevealedAugust 2016July 2007More modern by 112 months
Display dimension3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1620k230kSharper display (+1390k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S5 Pro over the Canon 5D MIV

 Fujifilm S5 Pro 5D MIV 

Common features in the Canon 5D MIV and Fujifilm S5 Pro

 5D MIV Fujifilm S5 Pro 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon 5D MIV vs Fujifilm S5 Pro Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Canon 5D MIV features external dimensions of 151mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S5 Pro has specifications of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") along with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs).

Compare the Canon 5D MIV versus Fujifilm S5 Pro in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the 5D MIV against the Fujifilm S5 Pro.

Canon 5D MIV vs Fujifilm S5 Pro size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 5D MIV and Fujifilm S5 Pro is 55 and 55 respectively.

Canon 5D MIV vs Fujifilm S5 Pro top view buttons comparison

Canon 5D MIV vs Fujifilm S5 Pro Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The pic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 5D MIV and Fujifilm S5 Pro.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 5D MIV because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Canon 5D MIV will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 24 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more modern 5D MIV should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon 5D MIV vs Fujifilm S5 Pro sensor size comparison

Canon 5D MIV vs Fujifilm S5 Pro Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5D MIV vs Fujifilm S5 Pro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm S5 Pro Portrait photography highlights
85
you can focus manually
great sensor resolution (30MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW files
50
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
low MP (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 5D MIV as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm S5 Pro as a Street photography camera
65
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
features focus via touch
weather sealing
above average high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
54
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than others (920 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 5D MIV
Sports photography with Fujifilm S5 Pro
80
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
great sensor resolution (30 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
47
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm S5 Pro Travel photography highlights
67
weather sealing
features focus via touch
great sensor resolution (30MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
46
lighter than others (920g)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
low MP (6 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 5D MIV
Landscape photography with Fujifilm S5 Pro
80
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is decent (3.2")
great sensor resolution (30 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
two card slots
no image stabilization
45
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
small screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 5D MIV
Vlogging with Fujifilm S5 Pro
31
touchscreen
has face detection focus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic socket
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
9
can't shoot video
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Canon 5D MIV vs Fujifilm S5 Pro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5D MIV and Fujifilm S5 Pro
 Canon EOS 5D Mark IVFujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
Category Advanced DSLR Pro DSLR
Revealed 2016-08-25 2007-07-05
Body design Mid-size SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 6+ -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 23 x 15.5mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 356.5mm²
Sensor resolution 30MP 6MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 6720 x 4480 4256 x 2848
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 61 -
Cross type focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF Nikon F
Number of lenses 250 309
Crop factor 1 1.6
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 1,620 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.63x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) -
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 None
Video data format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 890g (1.96 lb) 920g (2.03 lb)
Dimensions 151 x 116 x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") 147 x 113 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 91 65
DXO Color Depth rating 24.8 21.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.6 13.5
DXO Low light rating 2995 448
Other
Battery life 900 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E6 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media CompactFlash + SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I enabled) Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots 2 Single
Price at release $3,299 $548