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Canon EOS 5D Mark IV vs Nikon Z7
Direct specification breakdown comparing Canon's 30.4MP Canon EF-mount body against Nikon's 45.7MP Nikon Z-mount body.
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Technical Spec Matrix
Green indicators highlight objective numerical advantages.
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Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Advantages1 Spec Wins
- ✓Longer CIPA Battery Endurance (900shots vs 330shots)
Nikon Z7 Advantages7 Spec Wins
- ✓Higher Sensor Resolution (45.7MP vs 30.4MP)
- ✓More Phase-Detect AF Points (493pts vs 61pts)
- ✓Faster Continuous Burst (9fps vs 7fps)
- ✓Faster Mechanical Shutter (9fps vs 7fps)
- ✓Faster Electronic Shutter (9fps vs 7fps)
- ✓Superior In-Body Stabilization (5stops vs 0stops)
- ✓Lighter Body (675g vs 890g)
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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 Z745.7 MP
✓ +15.3 MPSensor Architecture & Type
Canon EOS 5D Mark IVFull Frame CMOS
Nikon Z7Full Frame BSI CMOS
Physical Sensor Dimensions
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV36.0 × 24.0 mm
Nikon Z735.9 × 23.9 mm
Aspect Ratios
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV3:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Nikon Z73:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Native Lens Mount
Canon EOS 5D Mark IVCanon EF
Nikon Z7Nikon Z
Image Processor
Canon EOS 5D Mark IVDIGIC 6+
Nikon Z7EXPEED 6
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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 Z7493-Point Hybrid Phase-Detection AF
Phase-Detect AF Points / Zones
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV61 points
Nikon Z7493 points
✓ +432 ptsAI Subject Detection
Canon EOS 5D Mark IVDeep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Nikon Z7Deep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Max Continuous Burst Speed
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV7 fps
Nikon Z79 fps
✓ +2 fpsMechanical Shutter Burst
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV7 fps
Nikon Z79 fps
✓ +2 fpsElectronic Shutter Burst
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV7 fps
Nikon Z79 fps
✓ +2 fpsMaximum Shutter Speed
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV1/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
Nikon Z71/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS)
Canon EOS 5D Mark IVNo Internal IBIS
Nikon Z75 Stops (5-Axis)
✓ +5 stops03
Video Capabilities
Maximum recording resolution, frame rate capabilities, internal bit depth, and I/O
Max Video Resolution
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV4K30 DCI
Nikon Z74K30 UHD
Supported Frame Rates
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV4K30 DCI at maximum sustained frame rate
Nikon Z74K30 UHD at maximum sustained frame rate
Color Bit Depth & Sampling
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV8-bit 4:2:2 Motion JPEG / Log
Nikon Z710-bit N-Log via HDMI
Log Gamma & Cinema Profiles
Canon EOS 5D Mark IVFull Cinema Log Profile Suite
Nikon Z7Full Cinema Log Profile Suite
Audio & HDMI I/O
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV3.5mm Stereo Microphone, 3.5mm Headphone Monitor, Clean HDMI Output
Nikon Z73.5mm 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 Z7Single XQD / CFexpress Slot
Electronic Viewfinder (EVF)
Canon EOS 5D Mark IVOptical Viewfinder (100% coverage)
Nikon Z73.69M-dot OLED EVF
Battery Life (CIPA Rated)
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV900 shots
✓ +570 shotsNikon Z7330 shots
Body Weight (with Battery & Card)
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV890 g
Nikon Z7675 g
✓ 215g LighterDimensions (W × H × D)
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV150.7 × 116.4 × 75.9 mm
Nikon Z7134.0 × 100.5 × 67.5 mm
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