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Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon Df

Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
85
Overall
79
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV front
 
Nikon Df front
Portability
59
Imaging
64
Features
62
Overall
63

Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon Df Key Specs

Canon 5D MIV
(Full Review)
  • 30MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 890g - 151 x 116 x 76mm
  • Launched August 2016
  • Succeeded the Canon 5D MIII
Nikon Df
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 204800)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 760g - 144 x 110 x 67mm
  • Revealed December 2013
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Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon Df Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon 5D MIV versus Nikon Df, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the 5D MIV (30MP) and Df (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (Full frame).

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The 5D MIV was launched 2 years after the Df which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the 5D MIV scores vs the Df with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5D MIV over the Nikon Df

 5D MIV Df 
RevealedAugust 2016December 2013More modern by 33 months
Screen resolution1620k921kCrisper screen (+699k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon Df over the Canon 5D MIV

 Df 5D MIV 

Common features in the Canon 5D MIV and Nikon Df

 5D MIV Df 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3.2"3.2"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon Df Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Canon 5D MIV offers outer 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) whilst the Nikon Df has measurements of 144mm x 110mm x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6") having a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

Check out the Canon 5D MIV versus Nikon Df in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the 5D MIV and the Df.

Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon Df size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 5D MIV and Df is 55 and 59 respectively.

Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon Df top view buttons comparison

Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon Df Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at specs. The pic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 5D MIV and Df.

All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon 5D MIV to give more detail utilizing its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The more recent 5D MIV provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon Df sensor size comparison

Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon Df Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Portrait photography factors
Nikon Df Portrait photography factors
85
focusing manually
MP count excellent (30 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
78
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Street photography features
Nikon Df Street photography features
65
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
environment proof
very good ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
60
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 5D MIV
Sports photography with Nikon Df
80
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
MP count excellent (30MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
69
megapixel count good (16MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (1,400 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
max frames per second very slow (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Travel photography advice
Nikon Df Travel photography advice
67
environment proof
provides focus via touch
MP count excellent (30MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
60
better than average battery pack (1,400 shots)
environment proofing
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Landscape photography information
Nikon Df Landscape photography information
80
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inches)
MP count excellent (30 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
71
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inch)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (1,400 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Vlogging features
Nikon Df Vlogging features
31
screen is touchscreen
features face detect autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone port
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
9
can't shoot video
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Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon Df Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5D MIV and Nikon Df
 Canon EOS 5D Mark IVNikon Df
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Nikon Df
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2016-08-25 2013-12-20
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 36 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 860.4mm²
Sensor resolution 30MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 6720 x 4480 4928 x 3280
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Max enhanced ISO 102400 204800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 61 39
Cross focus points 41 9
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF Nikon F
Amount of lenses 250 309
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inch 3.2 inch
Display resolution 1,620k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT-LCD
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 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto FP High-speed sync, front-curtain sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction,
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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) -
Max video resolution 4096x2160 None
Video format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
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) 760 grams (1.68 lbs)
Physical dimensions 151 x 116 x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") 144 x 110 x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 91 89
DXO Color Depth score 24.8 24.6
DXO Dynamic range score 13.6 13.1
DXO Low light score 2995 3279
Other
Battery life 900 pictures 1400 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6 EN-EL14,EN-EL14a
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2, 5, 10, or 20 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage CompactFlash + SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I enabled) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Two Single
Retail cost $3,299 $2,747