Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D7500
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Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D7500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 30MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Canon EF Mount
- 890g - 151 x 116 x 76mm
- Announced August 2016
- Old Model is Canon 5D MIII
(Full Review)
- 21MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 1640000)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 720g - 136 x 104 x 73mm
- Introduced April 2017
- Succeeded the Nikon D7200
Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D7500 Overview
Here, we will be reviewing the Canon 5D MIV and Nikon D7500, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the 5D MIV (30MP) and D7500 (21MP) and the 5D MIV (Full frame) and D7500 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.
Photography GlossaryThe 5D MIV was introduced 7 months before the D7500 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the 5D MIV matches up vs the D7500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D7500 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 5D Mark IV & Nikon D7500. The whole galleries are available at Canon 5D MIV Gallery & Nikon D7500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 5D MIV over the Nikon D7500
5D MIV | D7500 | |||
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Screen resolution | 1620k | 922k | Clearer screen (+698k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon D7500 over the Canon 5D MIV
D7500 | 5D MIV | |||
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Introduced | April 2017 | August 2016 | Newer by 7 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Canon 5D MIV and Nikon D7500
5D MIV | D7500 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen size | 3.2" | 3.2" | Same screen size | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D7500 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Canon 5D MIV provides exterior measurements 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 D7500 has specifications of 136mm x 104mm x 73mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 2.9") with a weight of 720 grams (1.59 lbs).
Look at the Canon 5D MIV and Nikon D7500 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the 5D MIV vs the D7500.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the 5D MIV and D7500 is 55 and 60 respectively.
Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D7500 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The image below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 5D MIV and D7500.
As you can tell, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 5D MIV using its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Canon 5D MIV will render greater detail using its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 5D MIV will be behind in sensor innovation.
Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D7500 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D7500 Specifications
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Nikon D7500 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Nikon D7500 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2016-08-25 | 2017-04-12 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 6+ | Expeed 5 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 30 megapixels | 21 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 6720 x 4480 | 5568 x 3712 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 51200 |
Max boosted ISO | 102400 | 1640000 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 50 | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 61 | 51 |
Cross focus points | 41 | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon EF | Nikon F |
Amount of lenses | 250 | 309 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3.2" | 3.2" |
Resolution of display | 1,620 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | 0.63x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames per second | 8.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 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 |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/200s | 1/250s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 4096x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Yes (Hot-shoe, Wireless plus sync connector) |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Built-in | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 890 grams (1.96 lbs) | 720 grams (1.59 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 151 x 116 x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") | 136 x 104 x 73mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 91 | 86 |
DXO Color Depth score | 24.8 | 24.3 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.6 | 14.0 |
DXO Low light score | 2995 | 1483 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 900 photographs | 950 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LP-E6 | EN-EL15a |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | CompactFlash + SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I enabled) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 2 | 1 |
Retail price | $3,299 | $1,247 |