Canon 5D MIV vs Sony A700

On this page, we will be comparing the Canon 5D MIV versus Sony A700, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the 5D MIV (30MP) and A700 (12MP) and the 5D MIV (Full frame) and A700 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The 5D MIV was introduced 8 years later than the A700 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the 5D MIV grades against the A700 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The whole galleries are available at Canon 5D MIV Gallery and Sony A700 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon 5D MIV enjoys outer dimensions of 151mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") having a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) whilst the Sony A700 has dimensions of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

See the Canon 5D MIV versus Sony A700 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the 5D MIV vs the A700.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 5D MIV and A700 is 55 and 58 respectively.

Generally, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The photograph here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 5D MIV and A700.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 5D MIV having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon 5D MIV will produce greater detail using its extra 18 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern 5D MIV provides a benefit in sensor tech.