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Nikon D810 vs Canon EOS 5D Mark IV

Direct specification breakdown comparing Nikon's 36.3MP Nikon F-mount body against Canon's 30.4MP Canon EF-mount body.

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Nikon D810 Advantages2 Spec Wins
  • ✓Higher Sensor Resolution (36.3MP vs 30.4MP)
  • ✓Longer CIPA Battery Endurance (1200shots vs 900shots)
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Advantages2 Spec Wins
  • ✓More Phase-Detect AF Points (61pts vs 51pts)
  • ✓Lighter Body (890g vs 980g)
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Sensor & Image Quality

Effective megapixel count, sensor readout architecture, and lens mount

Effective Sensor Resolution
Nikon D81036.3 MP
✓ +5.9 MP
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV30.4 MP
Sensor Architecture & Type
Nikon D810Full Frame FX CMOS (No OLPF)
Canon EOS 5D Mark IVFull Frame CMOS
Physical Sensor Dimensions
Nikon D81035.9 × 24.0 mm
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV36.0 × 24.0 mm
Aspect Ratios
Nikon D8103:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV3:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Native Lens Mount
Nikon D810Nikon F
Canon EOS 5D Mark IVCanon EF
Image Processor
Nikon D810EXPEED 4
Canon EOS 5D Mark IVDIGIC 6+
02

Autofocus & Shooting Speed

Phase-detect AF points, neural subject tracking, burst speeds, and IBIS stops

Autofocus System
Nikon D81051-Point Multi-CAM 3500FX AF
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV61-Point High Density Reticular AF
Phase-Detect AF Points / Zones
Nikon D81051 points
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV61 points
✓ +10 pts
AI Subject Detection
Nikon D810Deep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Canon EOS 5D Mark IVDeep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Max Continuous Burst Speed
Nikon D8107 fps
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV7 fps
Mechanical Shutter Burst
Nikon D8107 fps
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV7 fps
Electronic Shutter Burst
Nikon D8107 fps
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV7 fps
Maximum Shutter Speed
Nikon D8101/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV1/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS)
Nikon D810No Internal IBIS
Canon EOS 5D Mark IVNo Internal IBIS
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Video Capabilities

Maximum recording resolution, frame rate capabilities, internal bit depth, and I/O

Max Video Resolution
Nikon D8101080p60 FHD
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV4K30 DCI
Supported Frame Rates
Nikon D8101080p60 FHD at maximum sustained frame rate
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV4K30 DCI at maximum sustained frame rate
Color Bit Depth & Sampling
Nikon D8108-bit 4:2:2 Uncompressed HDMI
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV8-bit 4:2:2 Motion JPEG / Log
Log Gamma & Cinema Profiles
Nikon D810Full Cinema Log Profile Suite
Canon EOS 5D Mark IVFull Cinema Log Profile Suite
Audio & HDMI I/O
Nikon D8103.5mm Stereo Microphone, 3.5mm Headphone Monitor, Clean HDMI Output
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV3.5mm 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
Nikon D8101x CompactFlash + 1x SD UHS-I
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV1x CompactFlash + 1x SD UHS-I
Electronic Viewfinder (EVF)
Nikon D810Optical Viewfinder (100% coverage)
Canon EOS 5D Mark IVOptical Viewfinder (100% coverage)
Battery Life (CIPA Rated)
Nikon D8101200 shots
✓ +300 shots
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV900 shots
Body Weight (with Battery & Card)
Nikon D810980 g
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV890 g
✓ 90g Lighter
Dimensions (W × H × D)
Nikon D810146.0 × 123.0 × 81.5 mm
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV150.7 × 116.4 × 75.9 mm
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