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Nikon D800 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 D800 Advantages1 Spec Wins
  • ✓Higher Sensor Resolution (36.3MP vs 30.4MP)
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)
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Sensor & Image Quality

Effective megapixel count, sensor readout architecture, and lens mount

Effective Sensor Resolution
Nikon D80036.3 MP
✓ +5.9 MP
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV30.4 MP
Sensor Architecture & Type
Nikon D800Full Frame FX CMOS
Canon EOS 5D Mark IVFull Frame CMOS
Physical Sensor Dimensions
Nikon D80035.9 × 24.0 mm
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV36.0 × 24.0 mm
Aspect Ratios
Nikon D8003:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV3:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Native Lens Mount
Nikon D800Nikon F
Canon EOS 5D Mark IVCanon EF
Image Processor
Nikon D800EXPEED 3
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 D80051-Point Multi-CAM 3500FX AF
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV61-Point High Density Reticular AF
Phase-Detect AF Points / Zones
Nikon D80051 points
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV61 points
✓ +10 pts
AI Subject Detection
Nikon D800Deep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Canon EOS 5D Mark IVDeep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Max Continuous Burst Speed
Nikon D8004 fps
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV7 fps
✓ +3 fps
Mechanical Shutter Burst
Nikon D8004 fps
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV7 fps
✓ +3 fps
Electronic Shutter Burst
Nikon D8004 fps
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV7 fps
✓ +3 fps
Maximum Shutter Speed
Nikon D8001/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV1/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS)
Nikon D800No Internal IBIS
Canon EOS 5D Mark IVNo Internal IBIS
03

Video Capabilities

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

Max Video Resolution
Nikon D8001080p30 FHD
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV4K30 DCI
Supported Frame Rates
Nikon D8001080p30 FHD at maximum sustained frame rate
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV4K30 DCI at maximum sustained frame rate
Color Bit Depth & Sampling
Nikon D8008-bit 4:2:2 Uncompressed HDMI
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV8-bit 4:2:2 Motion JPEG / Log
Log Gamma & Cinema Profiles
Nikon D800Full Cinema Log Profile Suite
Canon EOS 5D Mark IVFull Cinema Log Profile Suite
Audio & HDMI I/O
Nikon D8003.5mm 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 D8001x CompactFlash + 1x SD UHS-I
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV1x CompactFlash + 1x SD UHS-I
Electronic Viewfinder (EVF)
Nikon D800Optical Viewfinder (100% coverage)
Canon EOS 5D Mark IVOptical Viewfinder (100% coverage)
Battery Life (CIPA Rated)
Nikon D800900 shots
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV900 shots
Body Weight (with Battery & Card)
Nikon D8001000 g
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV890 g
✓ 110g Lighter
Dimensions (W × H × D)
Nikon D800146.0 × 123.0 × 81.5 mm
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV150.7 × 116.4 × 75.9 mm
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