Canon EOS 5D Mark IV

Hardware Engineering Overview: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV

The Canon EOS 5D Mark IV is a Full Frame dslr camera engineered with a 30.4 MP Full Frame CMOS sensor (36.0 × 24.0 mm) and native Canon EF lens mount. Designed for demanding still and motion capture workflows, it delivers up to 7 fps burst shooting with lens-based optical stabilization and 4K30 DCI recording capability.

Sensor & Optical Architecture

30.4 Megapixel Full Frame CMOS (36.0 × 24.0 mm) driven by the DIGIC 6+ image engine, supporting 3:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1 aspect ratios.

Autofocus & Continuous Speed

61-Point High Density Reticular AF with 61 phase-detect points. Captures 7 fps burst speed with Deep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft).

In-Body Image Stabilization

No mechanical in-body sensor shift; relies on optical lens stabilization (OIS).

Video & Motion Capabilities

4K30 DCI internal recording at 8-bit 4:2:2 Motion JPEG / Log. Features Full Cinema Log Profile Suite and 3.5mm Stereo Microphone, 3.5mm Headphone Monitor, Clean HDMI Output.

Chassis, Storage & Battery Rating

Weighs 890g in a 150.7 × 116.4 × 75.9 mm body. Features 1x CompactFlash + 1x SD UHS-I, Optical Viewfinder (100% coverage), and CIPA rated for 900 shots per full charge.