Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D7200

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D7200, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the 5D MIV (30MP) and D7200 (24MP) and the 5D MIV (Full frame) and D7200 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The 5D MIV was brought out 19 months after the D7200 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the 5D MIV scores against the D7200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and Nikon D7200. The entire galleries are available at Canon 5D MIV Gallery and Nikon D7200 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon 5D MIV has got physical dimensions 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 D7200 has proportions of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") with a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs).

Contrast the Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D7200 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the 5D MIV and the D7200.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 5D MIV and D7200 is 55 and 59 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The pic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5D MIV and D7200.

Plainly, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 5D MIV because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon 5D MIV will resolve extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer 5D MIV will have a benefit in sensor innovation.