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Nikon Z6 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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Technical Spec Matrix
Green indicators highlight objective numerical advantages.
✓ Smart Win Highlighting Active
Nikon Z6 Advantages6 Spec Wins
- ✓More Phase-Detect AF Points (273pts vs 61pts)
- ✓Faster Continuous Burst (12fps vs 7fps)
- ✓Faster Mechanical Shutter (12fps vs 7fps)
- ✓Faster Electronic Shutter (12fps vs 7fps)
- ✓Superior In-Body Stabilization (5stops vs 0stops)
- ✓Lighter Body (675g vs 890g)
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Advantages2 Spec Wins
- ✓Higher Sensor Resolution (30.4MP vs 24.5MP)
- ✓Longer CIPA Battery Endurance (900shots vs 310shots)
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Sensor & Image Quality
Effective megapixel count, sensor readout architecture, and lens mount
Effective Sensor Resolution
Nikon Z624.5 MP
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV30.4 MP
✓ +5.9 MPSensor Architecture & Type
Nikon Z6Full Frame BSI CMOS
Canon EOS 5D Mark IVFull Frame CMOS
Physical Sensor Dimensions
Nikon Z635.9 × 23.9 mm
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV36.0 × 24.0 mm
Aspect Ratios
Nikon Z63:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV3:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Native Lens Mount
Nikon Z6Nikon Z
Canon EOS 5D Mark IVCanon EF
Image Processor
Nikon Z6EXPEED 6
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 Z6273-Point Hybrid Phase-Detection AF
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV61-Point High Density Reticular AF
Phase-Detect AF Points / Zones
Nikon Z6273 points
✓ +212 ptsCanon EOS 5D Mark IV61 points
AI Subject Detection
Nikon Z6Deep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Canon EOS 5D Mark IVDeep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Max Continuous Burst Speed
Nikon Z612 fps
✓ +5 fpsCanon EOS 5D Mark IV7 fps
Mechanical Shutter Burst
Nikon Z612 fps
✓ +5 fpsCanon EOS 5D Mark IV7 fps
Electronic Shutter Burst
Nikon Z612 fps
✓ +5 fpsCanon EOS 5D Mark IV7 fps
Maximum Shutter Speed
Nikon Z61/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV1/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS)
Nikon Z65 Stops (5-Axis)
✓ +5 stopsCanon 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 Z64K30 UHD
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV4K30 DCI
Supported Frame Rates
Nikon Z64K30 UHD at maximum sustained frame rate
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV4K30 DCI at maximum sustained frame rate
Color Bit Depth & Sampling
Nikon Z610-bit N-Log via HDMI
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV8-bit 4:2:2 Motion JPEG / Log
Log Gamma & Cinema Profiles
Nikon Z6Full Cinema Log Profile Suite
Canon EOS 5D Mark IVFull Cinema Log Profile Suite
Audio & HDMI I/O
Nikon Z63.5mm 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 Z6Single XQD / CFexpress Slot
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV1x CompactFlash + 1x SD UHS-I
Electronic Viewfinder (EVF)
Nikon Z63.69M-dot OLED EVF
Canon EOS 5D Mark IVOptical Viewfinder (100% coverage)
Battery Life (CIPA Rated)
Nikon Z6310 shots
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV900 shots
✓ +590 shotsBody Weight (with Battery & Card)
Nikon Z6675 g
✓ 215g LighterCanon EOS 5D Mark IV890 g
Dimensions (W × H × D)
Nikon Z6134.0 × 100.5 × 67.5 mm
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV150.7 × 116.4 × 75.9 mm
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