Canon 5D MIV vs Sony A7S II
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Canon 5D MIV vs Sony A7S II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 30MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Canon EF Mount
- 890g - 151 x 116 x 76mm
- Introduced August 2016
- Previous Model is Canon 5D MIII
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 102400 (Raise to 409600)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 627g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
- Announced October 2015
- Succeeded the Sony A7S
- Replacement is Sony A7S III
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Following is a in depth comparison of the Canon 5D MIV and Sony A7S II, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the 5D MIV (30MP) and A7S II (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (Full frame).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 5D MIV was manufactured 11 months after the A7S II so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 5D MIV being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A7S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the 5D MIV scores vs the A7S II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Canon 5D MIV over the Sony A7S II
| 5D MIV | A7S II | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | August 2016 |  | October 2015 | More modern by 11 months |
| Display sizing | 3.2" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Display resolution | 1620k |  | 1229k | Crisper display (+391k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A7S II over the Canon 5D MIV
| A7S II | 5D MIV | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Canon 5D MIV and Sony A7S II
| 5D MIV | A7S II | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen |
Canon 5D MIV vs Sony A7S II Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon 5D MIV has got external 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 Sony A7S II has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).
Compare the Canon 5D MIV and Sony A7S II in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the 5D MIV versus the A7S II.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 5D MIV and A7S II is 55 and 68 respectively.
Canon 5D MIV vs Sony A7S II Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out specs. The picture here should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5D MIV and A7S II.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon 5D MIV to show greater detail due to its extra 18 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more recent 5D MIV will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
Canon 5D MIV vs Sony A7S II Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon 5D MIV vs Sony A7S II Specifications
| Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Sony Alpha A7S II | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Sony |
| Model | Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Sony Alpha A7S II |
| Type | Advanced DSLR | Pro Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2016-08-25 | 2015-10-12 |
| Physical type | Mid-size SLR | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Digic 6+ | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
| Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
| Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 847.3mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 30 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 6720 x 4480 | 4240 x 2832 |
| Max native ISO | 25600 | 102400 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 102400 | 409600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Min enhanced ISO | 50 | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 61 | 169 |
| Cross focus points | 41 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Canon EF | Sony E |
| Number of lenses | 250 | 121 |
| Crop factor | 1 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display sizing | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 1,620 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | 0.78x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
| Continuous shutter 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 | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 1/200s | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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) | 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p [60-100Mbps]), Full HD (1920 x 1080 @ 120p/60p/60i/30p/24p [50-100Mbps]), 720p (30p [16Mbps]) |
| Max video resolution | 4096x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
| 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 890 gr (1.96 lbs) | 627 gr (1.38 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 151 x 116 x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") | 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 91 | 85 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 24.8 | 23.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 13.6 | 13.3 |
| DXO Low light score | 2995 | 2993 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 900 images | 370 images |
| 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 shooting | With downloadable app | |
| Type of storage | CompactFlash + SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I enabled) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 2 | 1 |
| Price at release | $3,299 | $2,767 |
