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Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D810A

Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
85
Overall
79
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV front
 
Nikon D810A front
Portability
55
Imaging
75
Features
80
Overall
77

Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D810A Key Specs

Canon 5D MIV
(Full Review)
  • 30MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 890g - 151 x 116 x 76mm
  • Introduced August 2016
  • Old Model is Canon 5D MIII
Nikon D810A
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 880g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
  • Announced February 2015
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Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D810A Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon 5D MIV and Nikon D810A, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the 5D MIV (30MP) and the D810A (36MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (Full frame).

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The 5D MIV was manufactured 19 months after the D810A which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the 5D MIV matches up against the D810A with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5D MIV over the Nikon D810A

 5D MIV D810A 
AnnouncedAugust 2016February 2015More modern by 19 months
Screen resolution1620k1229kClearer screen (+391k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D810A over the Canon 5D MIV

 D810A 5D MIV 

Common features in the Canon 5D MIV and Nikon D810A

 5D MIV D810A 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3.2"3.2"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D810A Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon 5D MIV has physical dimensions of 151mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") with a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) while the Nikon D810A has proportions of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 880 grams (1.94 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the 5D MIV compared to the D810A.

Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D810A size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 5D MIV and D810A is 55 and 55 respectively.

Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D810A top view buttons comparison

Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D810A Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The pic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 5D MIV and D810A.

As you can tell, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Nikon D810A to resolve more detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer 5D MIV should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D810A sensor size comparison

Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D810A Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D810A Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 5D MIV
Portrait photography with Nikon D810A
85
has manual focus
high megapixels (30MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
85
manual focus
megapixel count excellent (36MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Street photography features
Nikon D810A Street photography features
65
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
boasts focus via touch
weather sealing
great high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
60
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather proof
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5D MIV as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D810A as a Sports photography camera
80
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
high megapixels (30MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count excellent (36MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery pack (1,200 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Travel photography advice
Nikon D810A Travel photography advice
67
weather sealing
boasts focus via touch
high megapixels (30 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
better than average battery pack (1,200 CIPA)
weather proof
megapixel count excellent (36 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Landscape photography information
Nikon D810A Landscape photography information
80
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
high megapixels (30 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
2 card slots
no image stabilization
80
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
megapixel count excellent (36MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather proof
better than average battery pack (1,200 shots)
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Vlogging advice
Nikon D810A Vlogging advice
31
built-in touchscreen
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone support
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
30
supports face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone port
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
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Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D810A Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5D MIV and Nikon D810A
 Canon EOS 5D Mark IVNikon D810A
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Nikon D810A
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2016-08-25 2015-02-10
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 6+ EXPEED 4
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor 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
Peak resolution 6720 x 4480 7360 x 4912
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 51200
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 50 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 61 51
Cross focus points 41 15
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF Nikon F
Total lenses 250 309
Crop factor 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 operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 file format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 890 gr (1.96 lb) 880 gr (1.94 lb)
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 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 1200 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 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 feature
Storage media CompactFlash + SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I enabled) SD/SDHC/SDXC, CompactFlash (UDMA compliant)
Storage slots 2 2
Price at release $3,299 $3,800