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Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D750

Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
85
Overall
79
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV front
 
Nikon D750 front
Portability
57
Imaging
71
Features
87
Overall
77

Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D750 Key Specs

Canon 5D MIV
(Full Review)
  • 30MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 890g - 151 x 116 x 76mm
  • Introduced August 2016
  • Earlier Model is Canon 5D MIII
Nikon D750
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 840g - 141 x 113 x 78mm
  • Announced September 2014
  • Old Model is Nikon D700
  • Updated by Nikon D780
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Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D750 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon 5D MIV versus Nikon D750, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the 5D MIV (30MP) and D750 (24MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The 5D MIV was brought out 24 months after the D750 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the 5D MIV scores vs the D750 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5D MIV over the Nikon D750

 5D MIV D750 
AnnouncedAugust 2016September 2014More modern by 24 months
Screen resolution1620k1229kSharper screen (+391k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D750 over the Canon 5D MIV

 D750 5D MIV 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Canon 5D MIV and Nikon D750

 5D MIV D750 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen sizing3.2"3.2"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D750 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon 5D MIV offers physical dimensions of 151mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") with a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) whilst the Nikon D750 has proportions of 141mm x 113mm x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of 840 grams (1.85 lbs).

See the Canon 5D MIV versus Nikon D750 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the 5D MIV vs the D750.

Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D750 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 5D MIV and D750 is 55 and 57 respectively.

Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D750 top view buttons comparison

Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D750 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading specs. The pic below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 5D MIV and D750.

All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon 5D MIV to offer more detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern 5D MIV provides an edge in sensor technology.

Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D750 sensor size comparison

Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D750 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D750 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Portrait photography factors
Nikon D750 Portrait photography factors
85
focusing manually
MP count great (30MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
82
manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 5D MIV as a Street photography camera
Nikon D750 as a Street photography camera
65
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
has focus via touch
weather proofing
very good high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
68
has a tilting screen
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Sports photography info
Nikon D750 Sports photography info
80
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count great (30 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
78
megapixel count good (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
great battery pack (1,230 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Travel photography information
Nikon D750 Travel photography information
67
weather proofing
has focus via touch
MP count great (30 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
69
great battery pack (1,230 shots)
weather proof
megapixel count good (24MP)
has built in flash
display is not selfie friendly
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 5D MIV
Landscape photography with Nikon D750
80
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
MP count great (30MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
79
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
megapixel count good (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
great battery pack (1,230 per charge)
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5D MIV as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D750 as a Vlogging camera
31
has touchscreen
features face detect autofocus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has mic port
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
30
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone jack
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D750 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5D MIV and Nikon D750
 Canon EOS 5D Mark IVNikon D750
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Nikon D750
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2016-08-25 2014-09-12
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 6+ Expeed 4
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 30 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 6720 x 4480 6016 x 4016
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 61 51
Cross type focus points 41 15
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF Nikon F
Amount of lenses 250 309
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3.2" 3.2"
Resolution of display 1,620k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per second 6.5 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, Auto FP high-speed sync, auto w/redeye reduction, auto slow sync, auto slow sync w/redeye reduction, fill flash, rear-curtain sync, rear-curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow sync, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 secs 1/200 secs
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 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 lb) 840g (1.85 lb)
Dimensions 151 x 116 x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") 141 x 113 x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 91 93
DXO Color Depth rating 24.8 24.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.6 14.5
DXO Low light rating 2995 2956
Other
Battery life 900 images 1230 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6 EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media CompactFlash + SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I enabled) SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots)
Storage slots Dual Dual
Cost at release $3,299 $2,000