Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D3100

Its time to look much closer at the Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D3100, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the 5D MIV (30MP) and D3100 (14MP) and the 5D MIV (Full frame) and D3100 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The 5D MIV was announced 5 years after the D3100 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon 5D MIV being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon D3100 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the 5D MIV matches up against the D3100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and Nikon D3100. The whole galleries are available at Canon 5D MIV Gallery and Nikon D3100 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon 5D MIV offers physical 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 Nikon D3100 has measurements of 124mm x 96mm x 75mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).

Check out the Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D3100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the 5D MIV compared to the D3100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 5D MIV and D3100 is 55 and 68 respectively.

Normally, its hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The pic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 5D MIV and D3100.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 5D MIV using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Canon 5D MIV will provide more detail with its extra 16MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent 5D MIV will have an edge in sensor innovation.