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Comparison of Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and Nikon D780 [S]ave

Attribute
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV ×
Nikon D780 ×
General
ModelCanon EOS 5D Mark IVNikon D780
BrandCanonNikon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/https://www.nikonusa.com/
Model number5D Mark IVD780
Camera formatPro SLRSLR
Release year (year)20162020
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)151144
Width (mm)7676
Height (mm)116116
Weight (g)890840
Waterproof--
PredecessorCanon 5D Mark IIINikon D750
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerCanon-
Effective megapixels (MP)30.424.5
Sensor format35mm35mm
Sensor area (mm²)864858.01
Sensor width (mm)3635.9
Sensor height (mm)2423.9
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)5.365.94
Focal Length Multiplier (x)11
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect++
Dxo sensor score91-
Dxo color depth score (bit)24.8-
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)13.6-
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)2,995-
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1280 x 1280(1.6 mp 1:1)
  • 1696 x 1280(2.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 1920 x 1280(2.5 mp 3:2)
  • 2240 x 2240(5.0 mp 1:1)
  • 2976 x 2240(6.7 mp 4:3)
  • 2976 x 2976(8.9 mp 1:1)
  • 3360 x 1888(6.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3360 x 2240(7.5 mp 3:2)
  • 3360 x 3360(11.3 mp 1:1)
  • 3968 x 2976(11.8 mp 4:3)
  • 4464 x 2512(11.2 mp 16:9)
  • 4464 x 2976(13.3 mp 3:2)
  • 4480 x 3360(15.1 mp 4:3)
  • 4480 x 4480(20.1 mp 1:1)
  • 480 x 480(0.2 mp 1:1)
  • 5040 x 2836(14.3 mp 16:9)
  • 5040 x 3360(16.9 mp 3:2)
  • 5952 x 4480(26.7 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 6720 x 3776(25.4 mp 16:9)
  • 6720 x 4480(30.1 mp 3:2)
  • 720 x 408(0.3 mp other)
  • 720 x 480(0.3 mp 3:2)
  • 1968 x 1312(2.6 mp 3:2)
  • 2000 x 2000(4.0 mp 1:1)
  • 2944 x 1968(5.8 mp 3:2)
  • 3008 x 3008(9.0 mp 1:1)
  • 3014 x 2016(6.1 mp 3:2)
  • 3024 x 1696(5.1 mp 16:9)
  • 3936 x 2624(10.3 mp 3:2)
  • 4016 x 4016(16.1 mp 1:1)
  • 4528 x 2544(11.5 mp 16:9)
  • 4528 x 3016(13.7 mp 3:2)
  • 6048 x 3400(20.6 mp 16:9)
  • 6048 x 4024(24.3 mp 3:2)
Image file format
  • 14-bit cr2
  • dual-pixel raw
  • jpeg (exif v2.3)
  • m-raw (16.9mp)
  • raw
  • s-raw (7.5mp)
  • compressed 14 or 12-bit
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • lossless compressed
  • raw (nef)
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)712
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 4096x2160
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
Movie max framerate (fps)120120
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (4K Video: Motion JPEG; Full HD and HD Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: Linear PCM), MP4 (Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: AAC)MOV (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC video with Linear PCM audio)
Composite video out--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountCanon EFNikon F
Lens-Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR; 17 elements in 13 groups, including 3 aspherical and 2 ED elements
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)-24.00 - 120.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)-24.00 - 120.00
Zoom ratio (x)-5
Aperture range (f)-0.05 - 0.25
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)-45
Filter thread (mm)-77
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom--
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typePhase Detect: OVF: 61-point (up to 41 cross-type points); Up to 5 dual cross-type AF points at f/2.8 and f/5.6OVF: 51-point (15 cross-type
Auto focus assist light--
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDOptical / LCD
Viewfinder typeSLR type; fixed eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.71x magnification, 21mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter, fixed focusing screen, on demand gridSLR type; fixed eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.70x magnification, 21mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter
Focus peaking-+
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.710.7
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.710.7
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)3.23.2
Rear display resolution (dots)1,620,0002,359,296
Touchscreen++
Articulating screen-+
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)10-
Top deck display++
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)32,00051,200
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settingsAuto, 100-32000 in 1/3 or 1 EV steps, expandable to 50 (L), 51200 (H1) and 102400 (H2)ISO 100 - 51,200, Lo-1 (ISO 50), Hi-1 (ISO 102,400), Hi-2 (ISO 204,800), Auto (adjustable)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto (ambience priority/white priority)
  • cloudy
  • color temperature
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • shade
  • tungsten light
  • white fluorescent light
  • 000k)
  • all except choose color temperature with fine-tuning
  • auto (3 types)
  • choose color temperature (2500k-10
  • cloudy
  • direct sunlight
  • flash
  • fluorescent (7 types)
  • incandescent
  • natural light auto
  • preset manual (up to 6 values can be stored
  • shade
  • spot white balance measurement available during live view photography)
Shutter speed range (s)1/8000 - 301/8000 - 900
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes150K-pixel RGB+IR metering sensor, 252-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Partial (center 6.1% of frame), Spot (center 1.3% of frame)180,000-pixel RGB sensor; 3D Color Matrix Metering II (type G, E, and D lenses), Color Matrix Metering II (other CPU lenses)
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesCustom shooting mode C1, C2, C3; Multiple-exposure; HDREFCT Special effect modes: night vision; super vivid; pop; photo illustration; toy camera effect; miniature effect
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 5
  • 10
  • 20
Time lapse (intervalometer)++
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash--
Flash modes-
  • front-curtain sync
  • rear-curtain sync
  • red-eye reduction
  • red-eye reduction with slow sync
  • slow sync
Max flash sync (s)1/2001/200
Flash exposure compensation+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot Shoe, PC SyncISO-type Hot Shoe
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • cf1
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-IUHS-II
Other memorySD: UHS-I, CF: UDMA7-
Dual card slots++
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • 14-bit cr2
  • dual-pixel raw
  • m-raw (16.9mp)
  • raw
  • s-raw (7.5mp)
  • compressed 14 or 12-bit
  • lossless compressed
  • raw (nef)
  • raw+jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi++
NFC+-
Bluetooth-+
Built-in gps+-
Microphone jack++
Headphone jack++
External connections
  • usb 3.0 super speed
  • wifi
  • bluetooth
  • usb 3.0 super speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • optional wired or wireless
  • optional wired or wireless
  • via wi-fi/bluetooth
Connections (extended)
  • mini hdmi (type c)
  • pc-sync terminal
  • remote jack
  • stereo mic jack
  • stereo monitor jack
  • 3.5mm stereo headphone jack
  • 3.5mm stereo mic jack
  • accessory terminal
  • built-in wi-fi
  • type-c mini hdmi
  • usb 3.1 gen1 usb-c
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.37-
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.37-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)712
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)712
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)19-
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)712
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)12-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.17-
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - dslr) (s)0.06-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.08-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.06-
Startup time (s)0.5-
Play -> record time (s)0.2-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)300-
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)9002,260
Battery form factorProprietary LP-E6NProprietary EN-EL15b/EN-EL15a/EN-EL15
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable or bg-e20 battery grip
  • lithium-ion rechargeable (ext. battery grip not supported)
Batteries included1 x Proprietary LP-E6N Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary EN-EL15b Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included++
Internal charging supported-+
Software
Included software
  • canon eos digital solution disc
  • nikon software available for download
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresNew 30.4-megapixel full-frame sensor, Dual Pixel CMOS AF, DIGIC 6+ processor, 61-point AF system, 7fps burst mode, DCI 4K video, Dual Pixel RAW-



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