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Canon EOS R5 C vs Canon EOS 5D Mark IV

Direct specification breakdown comparing Canon's 45MP Canon RF-mount body against Canon's 30.4MP Canon EF-mount body.

Canon EOS R5 C Advantages6 Spec Wins
  • ✓Higher Sensor Resolution (45MP vs 30.4MP)
  • ✓More Phase-Detect AF Points (1053pts vs 61pts)
  • ✓Faster Continuous Burst (20fps vs 7fps)
  • ✓Faster Mechanical Shutter (14fps vs 7fps)
  • ✓Faster Electronic Shutter (20fps vs 7fps)
  • ✓Lighter Body (770g vs 890g)
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Advantages1 Spec Wins
  • ✓Longer CIPA Battery Endurance (900shots vs 350shots)
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Sensor & Image Quality

Effective megapixel count, sensor readout architecture, and lens mount

Effective Sensor Resolution
Canon EOS R5 C45 MP
✓ +14.6 MP
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV30.4 MP
Sensor Architecture & Type
Canon EOS R5 CFull Frame Dual Pixel CMOS
Canon EOS 5D Mark IVFull Frame CMOS
Physical Sensor Dimensions
Canon EOS R5 C36.0 × 24.0 mm
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV36.0 × 24.0 mm
Aspect Ratios
Canon EOS R5 C3:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV3:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Native Lens Mount
Canon EOS R5 CCanon RF
Canon EOS 5D Mark IVCanon EF
Image Processor
Canon EOS R5 CDIGIC X
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
Canon EOS R5 CDual Pixel CMOS AF II
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV61-Point High Density Reticular AF
Phase-Detect AF Points / Zones
Canon EOS R5 C1,053 points
✓ +992 pts
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV61 points
AI Subject Detection
Canon EOS R5 CDeep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Canon EOS 5D Mark IVDeep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Max Continuous Burst Speed
Canon EOS R5 C20 fps
✓ +13 fps
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV7 fps
Mechanical Shutter Burst
Canon EOS R5 C14 fps
✓ +7 fps
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV7 fps
Electronic Shutter Burst
Canon EOS R5 C20 fps
✓ +13 fps
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV7 fps
Maximum Shutter Speed
Canon EOS R5 C1/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV1/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS)
Canon EOS R5 CNo 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
Canon EOS R5 C8K60 Cinema RAW Light
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV4K30 DCI
Supported Frame Rates
Canon EOS R5 C8K60 Cinema RAW Light at maximum sustained frame rate
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV4K30 DCI at maximum sustained frame rate
Color Bit Depth & Sampling
Canon EOS R5 C12-bit RAW / 10-bit 4:2:2 XF-AVC
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV8-bit 4:2:2 Motion JPEG / Log
Log Gamma & Cinema Profiles
Canon EOS R5 CFull Cinema Log Profile Suite
Canon EOS 5D Mark IVFull Cinema Log Profile Suite
Audio & HDMI I/O
Canon EOS R5 C3.5mm Stereo Microphone, 3.5mm Headphone Monitor, Clean HDMI Output
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV3.5mm Stereo Microphone, 3.5mm Headphone Monitor, Clean HDMI Output
04

Hardware, Ergonomics & Pricing

Memory card slots, EVF optics, CIPA battery rating, weight, dimensions, and price

Memory Card Slots
Canon EOS R5 C1x CFexpress Type B + 1x SD UHS-II
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV1x CompactFlash + 1x SD UHS-I
Electronic Viewfinder (EVF)
Canon EOS R5 C5.76M-dot OLED EVF (120fps)
Canon EOS 5D Mark IVOptical Viewfinder (100% coverage)
Battery Life (CIPA Rated)
Canon EOS R5 C350 shots
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV900 shots
✓ +550 shots
Body Weight (with Battery & Card)
Canon EOS R5 C770 g
✓ 120g Lighter
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV890 g
Dimensions (W × H × D)
Canon EOS R5 C142.0 × 101.0 × 111.0 mm
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV150.7 × 116.4 × 75.9 mm
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