Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D500
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Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D500 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed August 2016
- Succeeded the Canon 5D MIII
(Full Review)
- 21MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 1640000)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 860g - 147 x 115 x 81mm
- Launched January 2016
- Older Model is Nikon D300S
Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D500 Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon 5D MIV versus Nikon D500, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the 5D MIV (30MP) and D500 (21MP) and the 5D MIV (Full frame) and D500 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 5D MIV was released 8 months later than the D500 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the 5D MIV scores vs the D500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D500 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 5D Mark IV & Nikon D500. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon 5D MIV Gallery & Nikon D500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 5D MIV over the Nikon D500
5D MIV | D500 | |||
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Launched | August 2016 | January 2016 | Fresher by 8 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon D500 over the Canon 5D MIV
D500 | 5D MIV | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 2359k | 1620k | Clearer screen (+739k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 5D MIV and Nikon D500
5D MIV | D500 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focusing | |||
Screen size | 3.2" | 3.2" | Same screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D500 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon 5D MIV enjoys physical measurements of 151mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") along with a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) whilst the Nikon D500 has proportions of 147mm x 115mm x 81mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 860 grams (1.90 lbs).
Check out the Canon 5D MIV versus Nikon D500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the 5D MIV and the D500.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 5D MIV and D500 is 55 and 56 respectively.
Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D500 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The photograph here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 5D MIV and D500.
As you have seen, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 5D MIV because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Canon 5D MIV will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger 5D MIV will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
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Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D500 Specifications
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Nikon D500 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Nikon D500 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2016-08-25 | 2016-01-05 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 6+ | Expeed 5 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 30 megapixel | 21 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 6720 x 4480 | 5568 x 3712 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 51200 |
Max boosted ISO | 102400 | 1640000 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 50 | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 61 | 153 |
Cross type focus points | 41 | 99 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF | Nikon F |
Number of lenses | 250 | 309 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3.2 inches | 3.2 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,620 thousand dot | 2,359 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | 0.66x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/200s | 1/250s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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) | 4K (UHD) 30p/25p/24p, 1080/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p, 720/60p/50p |
Max video resolution | 4096x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | Built-in | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 890g (1.96 lbs) | 860g (1.90 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 151 x 116 x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") | 147 x 115 x 81mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 91 | 84 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.8 | 24.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.6 | 14.0 |
DXO Low light rating | 2995 | 1324 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 900 photographs | 1240 photographs |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E6 | EN-EL15 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | CompactFlash + SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I enabled) | XQD/SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compliant) |
Storage slots | Dual | Dual |
Cost at launch | $3,299 | $1,497 |