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Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D7500

Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
85
Overall
79
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV front
 
Nikon D7500 front
Portability
60
Imaging
66
Features
92
Overall
76

Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D7500 Key Specs

Canon 5D MIV
(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
Nikon D7500
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5D MIV over the Nikon D7500

 5D MIV D7500 
Screen resolution1620k922kClearer screen (+698k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D7500 over the Canon 5D MIV

 D7500 5D MIV 
IntroducedApril 2017August 2016Newer by 7 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Canon 5D MIV and Nikon D7500

 5D MIV D7500 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen size3.2"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).

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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.

Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D7500 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 5D MIV and D7500 is 55 and 60 respectively.

Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D7500 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D7500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D7500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 5D MIV
Portrait photography with Nikon D7500
85
focusing manually
sensor resolution is high (30MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect focus
supports RAW formats
79
you can focus manually
good megapixels (21 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Street photography features
Nikon D7500 Street photography features
65
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
supports touch to focus
environment proofing
great ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
76
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
has touch to focus
environment sealing
above average high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Sports photography factors
Nikon D7500 Sports photography factors
80
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is high (30 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
83
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization
good megapixels (21MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5D MIV as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D7500 as a Travel photography camera
67
environment proofing
supports touch to focus
sensor resolution is high (30MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
70
environment sealing
has bluetooth
has touch to focus
good megapixels (21MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5D MIV as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D7500 as a Landscape photography camera
80
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inches)
sensor resolution is high (30MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
2 card slots
no image stabilization
82
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
has image stabilization
good megapixels (21 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
above average high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Vlogging advice
Nikon D7500 Vlogging advice
31
built-in touchscreen
has face detect focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic support
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
35
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization
provides face detection focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D7500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5D MIV and Nikon D7500
 Canon EOS 5D Mark IVNikon D7500
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