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Canon 5D vs Canon 5D MIV

Portability
55
Imaging
55
Features
41
Overall
49
Canon EOS 5D front
 
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV front
Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
85
Overall
79

Canon 5D vs Canon 5D MIV Key Specs

Canon 5D
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 895g - 152 x 113 x 75mm
  • Launched November 2005
  • Refreshed by Canon 5D MII
Canon 5D MIV
(Full Review)
  • 30MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 890g - 151 x 116 x 76mm
  • Released August 2016
  • Superseded the Canon 5D MIII
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Canon 5D vs Canon 5D MIV Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Canon 5D versus Canon 5D MIV, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and both of them are produced by Canon. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the 5D (13MP) and 5D MIV (30MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The 5D was released 11 years prior to the 5D MIV and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the 5D matches up against the 5D MIV in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5D over the Canon 5D MIV

 5D 5D MIV 

Reasons to pick Canon 5D MIV over the Canon 5D

 5D MIV 5D 
ReleasedAugust 2016November 2005More recent by 131 months
Display dimensions3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1620k230kClearer display (+1390k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon 5D and Canon 5D MIV

 5D 5D MIV 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Canon 5D vs Canon 5D MIV Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Canon 5D has outer measurements of 152mm x 113mm x 75mm (6.0" x 4.4" x 3.0") with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) and the Canon 5D MIV has proportions of 151mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") with a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the 5D versus the 5D MIV.

Canon 5D vs Canon 5D MIV size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 5D and 5D MIV is 55 and 55 respectively.

Canon 5D vs Canon 5D MIV top view buttons comparison

Canon 5D vs Canon 5D MIV Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 5D and 5D MIV.

As you can see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon 5D MIV to give more detail as a result of its extra 17 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older 5D is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 5D vs Canon 5D MIV sensor size comparison

Canon 5D vs Canon 5D MIV Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5D Portrait photography highlights
Canon 5D MIV Portrait photography highlights
65
you can focus manually
MP count good (13MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
85
focusing manually
excellent megapixels (30 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 5D
Street photography with Canon 5D MIV
56
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
fixed screen
no image stabilization
65
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
has focus via touch
weather sealing
very good high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5D Sports photography advice
Canon 5D MIV Sports photography advice
55
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count good (13 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
weather proof
supports phase detect autofocus
no liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low battery life (800 per charge)
80
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
excellent megapixels (30 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5D Travel photography advice
Canon 5D MIV Travel photography advice
49
weather proof
MP count good (13 megapixels)
no Time Lapse mode
low battery life (800 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly display
67
weather sealing
has focus via touch
excellent megapixels (30 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5D Landscape photography features
Canon 5D MIV Landscape photography features
54
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
MP count good (13 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no liveview
no image stabilization
low battery life (800 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
80
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2")
excellent megapixels (30MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5D Vlogging highlights
Canon 5D MIV Vlogging highlights
9
no video recording
31
built-in touchscreen
provides face detection focus
high video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone port
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Canon 5D vs Canon 5D MIV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5D and Canon 5D MIV
 Canon EOS 5DCanon EOS 5D Mark IV
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model Canon EOS 5D Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2005-11-12 2016-08-25
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic II Digic 6+
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixels 30 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4368 x 2912 6720 x 4480
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Max boosted ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 61
Cross focus points - 41
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF Canon EF
Number of lenses 250 250
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 3.2"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 1,620 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT liquid-crystal color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 96% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes External no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200s 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution None 4096x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 895 gr (1.97 lb) 890 gr (1.96 lb)
Physical dimensions 152 x 113 x 75mm (6.0" x 4.4" x 3.0") 151 x 116 x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 71 91
DXO Color Depth score 22.9 24.8
DXO Dynamic range score 11.1 13.6
DXO Low light score 1368 2995
Other
Battery life 800 shots 900 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-511A LP-E6
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) CompactFlash + SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I enabled)
Storage slots Single Two
Cost at launch $2,780 $3,299