Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D7000

In this article, we are analyzing the Canon 5D MIV and Nikon D7000, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the 5D MIV (30MP) and D7000 (16MP) and the 5D MIV (Full frame) and D7000 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The 5D MIV was released 5 years after the D7000 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the 5D MIV grades versus the D7000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and Nikon D7000. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon 5D MIV Gallery and Nikon D7000 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and size. The Canon 5D MIV has exterior measurements of 151mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") and a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) while the Nikon D7000 has specifications of 132mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") along with a weight of 780 grams (1.72 lbs).

Examine the Canon 5D MIV and Nikon D7000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the 5D MIV versus the D7000.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 5D MIV and D7000 is 55 and 59 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 5D MIV and D7000.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 5D MIV due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon 5D MIV will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern 5D MIV will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.