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Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D780

Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
85
Overall
79
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV front
 
Nikon D780 front
Portability
57
Imaging
76
Features
89
Overall
81

Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D780 Key Specs

Canon 5D MIV
(Full Review)
  • 30MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 890g - 151 x 116 x 76mm
  • Introduced August 2016
  • Old Model is Canon 5D MIII
Nikon D780
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 840g - 144 x 116 x 76mm
  • Revealed January 2020
  • Succeeded the Nikon D750
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Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D780 Overview

Let's look closer at the Canon 5D MIV and Nikon D780, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the 5D MIV (30MP) and the D780 (25MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The 5D MIV was manufactured 4 years before the D780 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the 5D MIV scores vs the D780 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5D MIV over the Nikon D780

 5D MIV D780 

Reasons to pick Nikon D780 over the Canon 5D MIV

 D780 5D MIV 
RevealedJanuary 2020August 2016More recent by 41 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution2359k1620kSharper display (+739k dot)

Common features in the Canon 5D MIV and Nikon D780

 5D MIV D780 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display size3.2"3.2"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D780 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon 5D MIV has got outside dimensions of 151mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") and a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) while the Nikon D780 has dimensions of 144mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.0") with a weight of 840 grams (1.85 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the 5D MIV against the D780.

Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D780 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 5D MIV and D780 is 55 and 57 respectively.

Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D780 top view buttons comparison

Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D780 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The visual here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 5D MIV and D780.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon 5D MIV to produce greater detail due to its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older 5D MIV will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D780 sensor size comparison

Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D780 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D780 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Portrait photography features
Nikon D780 Portrait photography features
85
has manual focus
sensor resolution is amazing (30MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW formats
85
has manual focus
MP count fantastic (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Street photography information
Nikon D780 Street photography information
65
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
supports focus by touch
weather sealing
good ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
71
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
includes touch to focus
environment proof
very good ISO range (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Sports photography advice
Nikon D780 Sports photography advice
80
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is amazing (30MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
81
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
MP count fantastic (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
great battery (2,260 shots)
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5D MIV as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D780 as a Travel photography camera
67
weather sealing
supports focus by touch
sensor resolution is amazing (30MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
71
great battery (2,260 per charge)
environment proof
has bluetooth
includes touch to focus
MP count fantastic (25 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Landscape photography information
Nikon D780 Landscape photography information
80
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
sensor resolution is amazing (30MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
81
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
MP count fantastic (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
environment proof
great battery (2,260 shots)
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 5D MIV
Vlogging with Nikon D780
31
touchscreen functionality
includes face detection focus
good video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
32
built-in touchscreen
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has mic port
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
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Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D780 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5D MIV and Nikon D780
 Canon EOS 5D Mark IVNikon D780
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Nikon D780
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2016-08-25 2020-01-07
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 6+ Expeed 6
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 30 megapixel 25 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6720 x 4480 6048 x 4024
Maximum native ISO 25600 51200
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 204800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Min boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 61 51
Cross focus points 41 15
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF Nikon F
Total lenses 250 309
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3.2 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of display 1,620k dot 2,359k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 900 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) Yes
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 890 gr (1.96 pounds) 840 gr (1.85 pounds)
Physical dimensions 151 x 116 x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") 144 x 116 x 76mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 91 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 2995 not tested
Other
Battery life 900 images 2260 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6 EN-EL15b
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media CompactFlash + SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I enabled) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots Dual Dual
Retail pricing $3,299 $2,297