Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D810
Portability
55 Imaging
76 Features
85 Overall
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55 Imaging
76 Features
85 Overall
79
Portability
54 Imaging
75 Features
78 Overall
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54 Imaging
75 Features
78 Overall
76
Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D810 Key Specs
Canon 5D MIV
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 30MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Canon EF Mount
- 890g - 151 x 116 x 76mm
- Revealed August 2016
- Replaced the Canon 5D MIII
Nikon D810
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(Full Review)
- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 980g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
- Launched June 2014
- Old Model is Nikon D800
- Replacement is Nikon D850
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Following is a extended review of the Canon 5D MIV and Nikon D810, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the 5D MIV (30MP) and the D810 (36MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (Full frame).
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Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the 5D MIV scores vs the D810 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Photography Glossary Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D810 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 5D Mark IV & Nikon D810. The complete galleries are available at Canon 5D MIV Gallery & Nikon D810 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 5D MIV over the Nikon D810
| 5D MIV | D810 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | August 2016 |  | June 2014 | More modern by 27 months |
| Display resolution | 1620k |  | 1229k | Crisper display (+391k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon D810 over the Canon 5D MIV
| D810 | 5D MIV |
|---|
Common features in the Canon 5D MIV and Nikon D810
| 5D MIV | D810 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3.2" |  | 3.2" | Equal display sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen |
Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D810 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon 5D MIV has outer 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 D810 has measurements of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 980 grams (2.16 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the 5D MIV and the D810.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 5D MIV and D810 is 55 and 54 respectively.
Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D810 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5D MIV and D810.
As you can see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon D810 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer 5D MIV will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D810 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon 5D MIV
Portrait photography with Nikon D810
focusing manually
great megapixels (30MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW files
focusing manually
sensor resolution is excellent (36MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Canon 5D MIV Street photography details
Nikon D810 Street photography details
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
features touch focus
weather proof
great high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (980g)
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Canon 5D MIV Sports photography advice
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max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
great megapixels (30MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
supports phase detect AF
no image stabilization
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is excellent (36MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery life (1,200 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
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Travel photography with Canon 5D MIV
Travel photography with Nikon D810
weather proof
features touch focus
great megapixels (30 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
good battery life (1,200 shots)
environment proofing
sensor resolution is excellent (36 megapixels)
built-in flash
heavier than competition in class (980 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Canon 5D MIV Landscape photography info
Nikon D810 Landscape photography info
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is decent (3.2")
great megapixels (30MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proof
2 card slots
no image stabilization
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inches)
sensor resolution is excellent (36MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
good battery life (1,200 shots)
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
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Vlogging with Canon 5D MIV
Vlogging with Nikon D810
built-in touchscreen
includes face detection focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic support
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic jack
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (980 grams)
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Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D810 Specifications
| Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Nikon D810 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | Nikon |
| Model type | Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Nikon D810 |
| Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Revealed | 2016-08-25 | 2014-06-26 |
| 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 dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
| Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 861.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 30 megapixel | 36 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 5:4 and 3:2 |
| Peak resolution | 6720 x 4480 | 7360 x 4912 |
| Highest native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 102400 | 51200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Lowest enhanced ISO | 50 | 32 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 61 | 51 |
| Cross type focus points | 41 | 15 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Canon EF | Nikon F |
| Amount of lenses | 250 | 309 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3.2" | 3.2" |
| Screen resolution | 1,620k dot | 1,229k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT-LCD (WRGB) |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | 0.7x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 7.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash options | no built-in flash | Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/200s | 1/250s |
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) |
| Highest video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Optional |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
| GPS | Built-in | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 890 grams (1.96 lb) | 980 grams (2.16 lb) |
| 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 rating | 91 | 97 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 24.8 | 25.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.6 | 14.8 |
| DXO Low light rating | 2995 | 2853 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 900 photos | 1200 photos |
| 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 for up to 9 shots) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | CompactFlash + SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I enabled) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, CompactFlash (UDMA compliant) |
| Storage slots | Two | Two |
| Price at release | $3,299 | $1,999 |
