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Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon Z9

Portability
55 Imaging
75 Features
85 Overall
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Canon EOS 5D Mark IV front
 
Nikon Z9 front
Portability
51 Imaging
81 Features
90 Overall
84

Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon Z9 Key Specs

Canon 5D MIV
(Full Review)
  • 30MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 890g - 151 x 116 x 76mm
  • Revealed August 2016
  • Succeeded the Canon 5D MIII
Nikon Z9
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 1340g - 149 x 150 x 91mm
  • Released October 2021
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Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon Z9 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Canon 5D MIV and Nikon Z9, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the 5D MIV (30MP) and Z9 (46MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The 5D MIV was announced 6 years prior to the Z9 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon 5D MIV being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon Z9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the 5D MIV scores versus the Z9 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5D MIV over the Nikon Z9

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Nikon Z9 over the Canon 5D MIV

		

		

			
 Z9 5D MIV 
ReleasedOctober 2021August 2016Fresher by 63 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution2089k1620kClearer screen (+469k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon 5D MIV and Nikon Z9

		

		

			
 5D MIV Z9 
Manually focus  Very exact focus
Screen size3.2"3.2"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon Z9 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon 5D MIV has got 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 Z9 has proportions of 149mm x 150mm x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6") having a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs).
Contrast the Canon 5D MIV and Nikon Z9 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the 5D MIV compared to the Z9.
Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon Z9 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 5D MIV and Z9 is 55 and 51 respectively.
Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon Z9 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon Z9 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The graphic here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 5D MIV and Z9.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Nikon Z9 to give more detail with its extra 16MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older 5D MIV is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
	
			Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon Z9 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon Z9 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon Z9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon 5D MIV Portrait photography features
Nikon Z9 Portrait photography features
85
 manual focus
 high  resolution (30 megapixels)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 supports face detect focus
 saves RAW files
88
 manual focus
 great megapixels (46MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 provides face detect focusing
 delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon 5D MIV
Street photography with Nikon Z9
65
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 saves RAW files
 supports touch focus
 weather proof
 above average high ISO (25,600)
 no articulating screen
 does not have image stabilization
70
 screen tilts up and down
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 delivers RAW files
 features touch to focus
 environment proof
 good high ISO (25,600)
 more heavy than competition in class (1,340g)
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Sports Comparison
Canon 5D MIV Sports photography advice
Nikon Z9 Sports photography advice
80
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
 high  resolution (30 megapixels)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 supports tracking focus
 weather proof
 supports phase detect auto focus
 does not have image stabilization
90
 silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
 fast shooting (30.0 frames/s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 great megapixels (46 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 provides tracking focus
 environment proof
 better than average battery life (740 shots)
 supports phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon 5D MIV Travel photography factors
Nikon Z9 Travel photography factors
67
 weather proof
 supports touch focus
 high  resolution (30MP)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
65
 better than average battery life (740 CIPA)
 environment proof
 supports bluetooth
 features touch to focus
 great megapixels (46 megapixels)
 more heavy than competition in class (1,340g)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon 5D MIV
Landscape photography with Nikon Z9
80
 manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
 pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
 high  resolution (30 megapixels)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 above average high ISO (25,600)
 saves RAW files
 weather proof
 two card slots
 does not have image stabilization
87
 manual focus
 swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 great megapixels (46MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 good high ISO (25,600)
 delivers RAW files
 environment proof
 better than average battery life (740 per charge)
 has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon 5D MIV
Vlogging with Nikon Z9
31
 has touchscreen
 supports face detect focus
 video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
 comes with microphone socket
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 does not have image stabilization
32
 screen is touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 provides face detect focusing
 high quality video (7680 x 4320 resolution)
 comes with microphone jack
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 more heavy than competition in class (1,340 grams)
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Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon Z9 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5D MIV and Nikon Z9
 Canon EOS 5D Mark IVNikon Z9
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Nikon Z9
Category Advanced DSLR Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2016-08-25 2021-10-28
Body design Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 6+ -
Sensor type CMOS Stacked CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 30 megapixels 46 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 6720 x 4480 8256 x 5504
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Max enhanced ISO 102400 102400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW format    
Min enhanced ISO 50 32
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points 61 493
Cross focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF Nikon Z
Available lenses 250 29
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3.2" 3.2"
Screen resolution 1,620k dot 2,089k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,686k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.8x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 900s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s -
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 30.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Front-curtain sync, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync Off
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Fastest flash sync 1/200s 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) 7680 x 4320 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, L
Max video resolution 4096x2160 7680x4320
Video file format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG H.264, H.265
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Built-in Built-in
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 890 gr (1.96 pounds) 1340 gr (2.95 pounds)
Physical dimensions 151 x 116 x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") 149 x 150 x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6")
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 740 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6 EN-EL18d
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature    
Storage media CompactFlash + SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I enabled) Dual CFexpress Type B slots
Storage slots Two Two
Launch price $3,299 $5,500