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Canon 5D MIV vs Sony A7

Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
85
Overall
79
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV front
 
Sony Alpha A7 front
Portability
78
Imaging
71
Features
80
Overall
74

Canon 5D MIV vs Sony A7 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
  • Previous Model is Canon 5D MIII
Sony A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 474g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Replacement is Sony A7 II
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Canon 5D MIV vs Sony A7 Overview

The following is a extended assessment of the Canon 5D MIV versus Sony A7, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the 5D MIV (30MP) and A7 (24MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The 5D MIV was announced 2 years after the A7 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon 5D MIV being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the 5D MIV matches up versus the A7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5D MIV over the Sony A7

 5D MIV A7 
IntroducedAugust 2016January 2014Newer by 32 months
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1620k1230kSharper screen (+390k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7 over the Canon 5D MIV

 A7 5D MIV 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Canon 5D MIV and Sony A7

 5D MIV A7 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Canon 5D MIV vs Sony A7 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon 5D MIV provides physical dimensions 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 Sony A7 has specifications of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the 5D MIV against the A7.

Canon 5D MIV vs Sony A7 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 5D MIV and A7 is 55 and 78 respectively.

Canon 5D MIV vs Sony A7 top view buttons comparison

Canon 5D MIV vs Sony A7 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The pic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5D MIV and A7.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon 5D MIV to offer more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer 5D MIV will have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon 5D MIV vs Sony A7 sensor size comparison

Canon 5D MIV vs Sony A7 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5D MIV vs Sony A7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 5D MIV
Portrait photography with Sony A7
85
manual focus
resolution is amazing (30 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
82
focusing manually
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 5D MIV
Street photography with Sony A7
65
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
environment sealing
good ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
79
has a tilting screen
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
lighter than competition in class (474g)
great high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Sports photography advice
Sony A7 Sports photography advice
80
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
resolution is amazing (30 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
66
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
environment sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (340 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Travel photography features
Sony A7 Travel photography features
67
environment sealing
boasts focus by touch
resolution is amazing (30 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition in class (474 grams)
environment sealing
MP count good (24 megapixels)
bad battery (340 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 5D MIV
Landscape photography with Sony A7
80
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inch)
resolution is amazing (30MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
76
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (340 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 5D MIV
Vlogging with Sony A7
31
touchscreen enabled
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone jack
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
36
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic support
lighter than competition in class (474 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Canon 5D MIV vs Sony A7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5D MIV and Sony A7
 Canon EOS 5D Mark IVSony Alpha A7
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Sony Alpha A7
Type Advanced DSLR Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2016-08-25 2014-01-22
Physical type Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 6+ Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 30MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6720 x 4480 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 50
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 61 117
Cross focus points 41 25
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF Sony E
Available lenses 250 121
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,620k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s 5.0 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 options no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 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, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 890 gr (1.96 lb) 474 gr (1.04 lb)
Physical dimensions 151 x 116 x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 91 90
DXO Color Depth score 24.8 24.8
DXO Dynamic range score 13.6 14.2
DXO Low light score 2995 2248
Other
Battery life 900 shots 340 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage type CompactFlash + SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I enabled) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 2 Single
Price at launch $3,299 $798