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Nikon Zf vs Canon EOS 5D Mark IV

Direct specification breakdown comparing Nikon's 24.5MP Nikon Z-mount body against Canon's 30.4MP Canon EF-mount body.

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Nikon Zf Advantages6 Spec Wins
  • ✓More Phase-Detect AF Points (293pts vs 61pts)
  • ✓Faster Continuous Burst (30fps vs 7fps)
  • ✓Faster Mechanical Shutter (14fps vs 7fps)
  • ✓Faster Electronic Shutter (30fps vs 7fps)
  • ✓Superior In-Body Stabilization (8stops vs 0stops)
  • ✓Lighter Body (710g vs 890g)
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Advantages2 Spec Wins
  • ✓Higher Sensor Resolution (30.4MP vs 24.5MP)
  • ✓Longer CIPA Battery Endurance (900shots vs 380shots)
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Sensor & Image Quality

Effective megapixel count, sensor readout architecture, and lens mount

Effective Sensor Resolution
Nikon Zf24.5 MP
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV30.4 MP
✓ +5.9 MP
Sensor Architecture & Type
Nikon ZfFull Frame BSI CMOS
Canon EOS 5D Mark IVFull Frame CMOS
Physical Sensor Dimensions
Nikon Zf35.9 × 23.9 mm
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV36.0 × 24.0 mm
Aspect Ratios
Nikon Zf3:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV3:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Native Lens Mount
Nikon ZfNikon Z
Canon EOS 5D Mark IVCanon EF
Image Processor
Nikon ZfEXPEED 7
Canon EOS 5D Mark IVDIGIC 6+
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Autofocus & Shooting Speed

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

Autofocus System
Nikon Zf293-Point Hybrid AF with 3D Tracking
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV61-Point High Density Reticular AF
Phase-Detect AF Points / Zones
Nikon Zf293 points
✓ +232 pts
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV61 points
AI Subject Detection
Nikon ZfDeep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Canon EOS 5D Mark IVDeep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Max Continuous Burst Speed
Nikon Zf30 fps
✓ +23 fps
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV7 fps
Mechanical Shutter Burst
Nikon Zf14 fps
✓ +7 fps
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV7 fps
Electronic Shutter Burst
Nikon Zf30 fps
✓ +23 fps
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV7 fps
Maximum Shutter Speed
Nikon Zf1/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV1/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS)
Nikon Zf8 Stops (5-Axis)
✓ +8 stops
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 Zf4K60 6K-Oversampled
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV4K30 DCI
Supported Frame Rates
Nikon Zf4K60 6K-Oversampled at maximum sustained frame rate
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV4K30 DCI at maximum sustained frame rate
Color Bit Depth & Sampling
Nikon Zf10-bit 4:2:2 N-Log / HLG
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV8-bit 4:2:2 Motion JPEG / Log
Log Gamma & Cinema Profiles
Nikon ZfFull Cinema Log Profile Suite
Canon EOS 5D Mark IVFull Cinema Log Profile Suite
Audio & HDMI I/O
Nikon Zf3.5mm 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 Zf1x SD UHS-II + 1x MicroSD UHS-I
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV1x CompactFlash + 1x SD UHS-I
Electronic Viewfinder (EVF)
Nikon Zf3.69M-dot OLED EVF
Canon EOS 5D Mark IVOptical Viewfinder (100% coverage)
Battery Life (CIPA Rated)
Nikon Zf380 shots
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV900 shots
✓ +520 shots
Body Weight (with Battery & Card)
Nikon Zf710 g
✓ 180g Lighter
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV890 g
Dimensions (W × H × D)
Nikon Zf144.0 × 103.0 × 49.0 mm
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV150.7 × 116.4 × 75.9 mm
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