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Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D800E

Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
85
Overall
79
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV front
 
Nikon D800E front
Portability
54
Imaging
73
Features
80
Overall
75

Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D800E Key Specs

Canon 5D MIV
(Full Review)
  • 30MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Replaced the Canon 5D MIII
Nikon D800E
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 900g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
  • Announced June 2012
  • Old Model is Nikon D700
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Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D800E Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon 5D MIV versus Nikon D800E, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the 5D MIV (30MP) and the D800E (36MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor size (Full frame).

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The 5D MIV was revealed 4 years after the D800E which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the 5D MIV matches up against the D800E with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5D MIV over the Nikon D800E

 5D MIV D800E 
AnnouncedAugust 2016June 2012More modern by 52 months
Screen resolution1620k921kSharper screen (+699k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D800E over the Canon 5D MIV

 D800E 5D MIV 

Common features in the Canon 5D MIV and Nikon D800E

 5D MIV D800E 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3.2"3.2"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D800E Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon 5D MIV offers exterior measurements of 151mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") and a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) whilst the Nikon D800E has sizing of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 5D MIV versus Nikon D800E in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the 5D MIV compared to the D800E.

Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D800E size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 5D MIV and D800E is 55 and 54 respectively.

Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D800E top view buttons comparison

Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D800E Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The picture here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 5D MIV and D800E.

Plainly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Nikon D800E to offer more detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer 5D MIV should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D800E sensor size comparison

Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D800E Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D800E Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Portrait photography highlights
Nikon D800E Portrait photography highlights
85
focusing manually
megapixel count high (30 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW files
83
manual focus
MP count great (36 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Street photography info
Nikon D800E Street photography info
65
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
features focus via touch
environment proof
great high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
60
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Sports photography info
Nikon D800E Sports photography info
80
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count high (30MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
supports phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
74
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
MP count great (36MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
has phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5D MIV as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D800E as a Travel photography camera
67
environment proof
features focus via touch
megapixel count high (30MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
66
weather proofing
MP count great (36MP)
built-in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 5D MIV
Landscape photography with Nikon D800E
80
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
megapixel count high (30MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
2 card slots
lack of image stabilization
79
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
MP count great (36 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
supports RAW files
weather proofing
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Vlogging information
Nikon D800E Vlogging information
31
touchscreen
offers face detection focus
good video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic support
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
30
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D800E Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5D MIV and Nikon D800E
 Canon EOS 5D Mark IVNikon D800E
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Nikon D800E
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2016-08-25 2012-06-11
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 6+ Expeed 3
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 30 megapixel 36 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 5:4 and 3:2
Max resolution 6720 x 4480 7360 x 4912
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 102400 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 61 51
Cross focus points 41 15
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF Nikon F
Amount of lenses 250 309
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inches 3.2 inches
Screen resolution 1,620k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD with 170 degrees wide-viewing angle
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 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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, High-speed sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Built-in Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 890 grams (1.96 lbs) 900 grams (1.98 lbs)
Physical dimensions 151 x 116 x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") 146 x 123 x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 91 96
DXO Color Depth score 24.8 25.6
DXO Dynamic range score 13.6 14.3
DXO Low light score 2995 2979
Other
Battery life 900 photographs 900 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6 EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 to 20 sec, 1 to 9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2 or 3 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage CompactFlash + SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I enabled) Compact Flash (Type I), SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I compliant
Card slots Two Two
Price at release $3,299 $2,389