Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D7100

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.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 5D Mark IV & Nikon D7100. The whole galleries are provided at Canon 5D MIV Gallery & Nikon D7100 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.