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Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D7100

Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
85
Overall
79
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV front
 
Nikon D7100 front
Portability
59
Imaging
64
Features
80
Overall
70

Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D7100 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
  • Released August 2016
  • Succeeded the Canon 5D MIII
Nikon D7100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 765g - 136 x 107 x 76mm
  • Released April 2013
  • Previous Model is Nikon D7000
  • New Model is Nikon D7200
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Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D7100 Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Canon 5D MIV and Nikon D7100, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the 5D MIV (30MP) and D7100 (24MP) and the 5D MIV (Full frame) and D7100 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The 5D MIV was announced 3 years after the D7100 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the 5D MIV grades vs the D7100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5D MIV over the Nikon D7100

 5D MIV D7100 
ReleasedAugust 2016April 2013Newer by 41 months
Screen resolution1620k1229kCrisper screen (+391k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D7100 over the Canon 5D MIV

 D7100 5D MIV 

Common features in the Canon 5D MIV and Nikon D7100

 5D MIV D7100 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3.2"3.2"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D7100 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon 5D MIV has outside 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) while the Nikon D7100 has proportions of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") and a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 5D MIV and Nikon D7100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the 5D MIV and the D7100.

Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D7100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 5D MIV and D7100 is 55 and 59 respectively.

Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D7100 top view buttons comparison

Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D7100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5D MIV and D7100.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 5D MIV using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon 5D MIV will show greater detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher 5D MIV is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D7100 sensor size comparison

Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D7100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D7100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 5D MIV
Portrait photography with Nikon D7100
85
you can focus manually
MP count high (30 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
78
focusing manually
decent MP (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Street photography advice
Nikon D7100 Street photography advice
65
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
weather proof
very good high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5D MIV as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D7100 as a Sports photography camera
80
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
MP count high (30 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
69
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
decent MP (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Travel photography highlights
Nikon D7100 Travel photography highlights
67
weather proof
boasts focus via touch
MP count high (30MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
66
weather proofing
decent MP (24MP)
has built in flash
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Landscape photography details
Nikon D7100 Landscape photography details
80
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
MP count high (30MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
has double storage slots
no image stabilization
76
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
decent MP (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Vlogging information
Nikon D7100 Vlogging information
31
touchscreen
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic port
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
30
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic jack
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
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Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D7100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5D MIV and Nikon D7100
 Canon EOS 5D Mark IVNikon D7100
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Nikon D7100
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2016-08-25 2013-04-25
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 6+ -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 30 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6720 x 4480 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 61 51
Cross type focus points 41 15
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF Nikon F
Number of lenses 250 309
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inches 3.2 inches
Screen resolution 1,620 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.63x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/250 seconds
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 890 gr (1.96 lbs) 765 gr (1.69 lbs)
Dimensions 151 x 116 x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") 136 x 107 x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 91 83
DXO Color Depth rating 24.8 24.2
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.6 13.7
DXO Low light rating 2995 1256
Other
Battery life 900 photos 950 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6 EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media CompactFlash + SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I enabled) SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots
Storage slots Two Two
Pricing at release $3,299 $800