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Canon EOS 5D Mark IV vs Nikon D800

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

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Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Advantages5 Spec Wins
  • ✓More Phase-Detect AF Points (61pts vs 51pts)
  • ✓Faster Continuous Burst (7fps vs 4fps)
  • ✓Faster Mechanical Shutter (7fps vs 4fps)
  • ✓Faster Electronic Shutter (7fps vs 4fps)
  • ✓Lighter Body (890g vs 1000g)
Nikon D800 Advantages1 Spec Wins
  • ✓Higher Sensor Resolution (36.3MP vs 30.4MP)
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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 D80036.3 MP
✓ +5.9 MP
Sensor Architecture & Type
Canon EOS 5D Mark IVFull Frame CMOS
Nikon D800Full Frame FX CMOS
Physical Sensor Dimensions
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV36.0 × 24.0 mm
Nikon D80035.9 × 24.0 mm
Aspect Ratios
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV3:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Nikon D8003:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Native Lens Mount
Canon EOS 5D Mark IVCanon EF
Nikon D800Nikon F
Image Processor
Canon EOS 5D Mark IVDIGIC 6+
Nikon D800EXPEED 3
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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 D80051-Point Multi-CAM 3500FX AF
Phase-Detect AF Points / Zones
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV61 points
✓ +10 pts
Nikon D80051 points
AI Subject Detection
Canon EOS 5D Mark IVDeep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Nikon D800Deep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Max Continuous Burst Speed
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV7 fps
✓ +3 fps
Nikon D8004 fps
Mechanical Shutter Burst
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV7 fps
✓ +3 fps
Nikon D8004 fps
Electronic Shutter Burst
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV7 fps
✓ +3 fps
Nikon D8004 fps
Maximum Shutter Speed
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV1/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
Nikon D8001/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS)
Canon EOS 5D Mark IVNo Internal IBIS
Nikon D800No 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 D8001080p30 FHD
Supported Frame Rates
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV4K30 DCI at maximum sustained frame rate
Nikon D8001080p30 FHD at maximum sustained frame rate
Color Bit Depth & Sampling
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV8-bit 4:2:2 Motion JPEG / Log
Nikon D8008-bit 4:2:2 Uncompressed HDMI
Log Gamma & Cinema Profiles
Canon EOS 5D Mark IVFull Cinema Log Profile Suite
Nikon D800Full Cinema Log Profile Suite
Audio & HDMI I/O
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV3.5mm Stereo Microphone, 3.5mm Headphone Monitor, Clean HDMI Output
Nikon D8003.5mm 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 D8001x CompactFlash + 1x SD UHS-I
Electronic Viewfinder (EVF)
Canon EOS 5D Mark IVOptical Viewfinder (100% coverage)
Nikon D800Optical Viewfinder (100% coverage)
Battery Life (CIPA Rated)
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV900 shots
Nikon D800900 shots
Body Weight (with Battery & Card)
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV890 g
✓ 110g Lighter
Nikon D8001000 g
Dimensions (W × H × D)
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV150.7 × 116.4 × 75.9 mm
Nikon D800146.0 × 123.0 × 81.5 mm
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