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Canon EOS 5D Mark IV vs Nikon D810
Direct specification breakdown comparing Canon's 30.4MP Canon EF-mount body against Nikon's 36.3MP Nikon F-mount body.
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Advantages2 Spec Wins
- ✓More Phase-Detect AF Points (61pts vs 51pts)
- ✓Lighter Body (890g vs 980g)
Nikon D810 Advantages2 Spec Wins
- ✓Higher Sensor Resolution (36.3MP vs 30.4MP)
- ✓Longer CIPA Battery Endurance (1200shots vs 900shots)
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Sensor & Image Quality
Effective megapixel count, sensor readout architecture, and lens mount
Effective Sensor Resolution
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV30.4 MP
Nikon D81036.3 MP
✓ +5.9 MPSensor Architecture & Type
Canon EOS 5D Mark IVFull Frame CMOS
Nikon D810Full Frame FX CMOS (No OLPF)
Physical Sensor Dimensions
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV36.0 × 24.0 mm
Nikon D81035.9 × 24.0 mm
Aspect Ratios
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV3:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Nikon D8103:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Native Lens Mount
Canon EOS 5D Mark IVCanon EF
Nikon D810Nikon F
Image Processor
Canon EOS 5D Mark IVDIGIC 6+
Nikon D810EXPEED 4
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Autofocus & Shooting Speed
Phase-detect AF points, neural subject tracking, burst speeds, and IBIS stops
Autofocus System
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV61-Point High Density Reticular AF
Nikon D81051-Point Multi-CAM 3500FX AF
Phase-Detect AF Points / Zones
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV61 points
✓ +10 ptsNikon D81051 points
AI Subject Detection
Canon EOS 5D Mark IVDeep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Nikon D810Deep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Max Continuous Burst Speed
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV7 fps
Nikon D8107 fps
Mechanical Shutter Burst
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV7 fps
Nikon D8107 fps
Electronic Shutter Burst
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV7 fps
Nikon D8107 fps
Maximum Shutter Speed
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV1/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
Nikon D8101/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS)
Canon EOS 5D Mark IVNo Internal IBIS
Nikon D810No Internal IBIS
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Video Capabilities
Maximum recording resolution, frame rate capabilities, internal bit depth, and I/O
Max Video Resolution
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV4K30 DCI
Nikon D8101080p60 FHD
Supported Frame Rates
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV4K30 DCI at maximum sustained frame rate
Nikon D8101080p60 FHD at maximum sustained frame rate
Color Bit Depth & Sampling
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV8-bit 4:2:2 Motion JPEG / Log
Nikon D8108-bit 4:2:2 Uncompressed HDMI
Log Gamma & Cinema Profiles
Canon EOS 5D Mark IVFull Cinema Log Profile Suite
Nikon D810Full Cinema Log Profile Suite
Audio & HDMI I/O
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV3.5mm Stereo Microphone, 3.5mm Headphone Monitor, Clean HDMI Output
Nikon D8103.5mm Stereo Microphone, 3.5mm Headphone Monitor, Clean HDMI Output
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Hardware, Ergonomics & Pricing
Memory card slots, EVF optics, CIPA battery rating, weight, dimensions, and price
Memory Card Slots
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV1x CompactFlash + 1x SD UHS-I
Nikon D8101x CompactFlash + 1x SD UHS-I
Electronic Viewfinder (EVF)
Canon EOS 5D Mark IVOptical Viewfinder (100% coverage)
Nikon D810Optical Viewfinder (100% coverage)
Battery Life (CIPA Rated)
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV900 shots
Nikon D8101200 shots
✓ +300 shotsBody Weight (with Battery & Card)
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV890 g
✓ 90g LighterNikon D810980 g
Dimensions (W × H × D)
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV150.7 × 116.4 × 75.9 mm
Nikon D810146.0 × 123.0 × 81.5 mm
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