SIDE-BY-SIDE HARDWARE MATRIX
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV vs Sony Alpha 7 IV
Direct specification breakdown comparing Canon's 30.4MP Canon EF-mount body against Sony's 33MP Sony E-mount body.
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Technical Spec Matrix
Green indicators highlight objective numerical advantages.
✓ Smart Win Highlighting Active
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Advantages1 Spec Wins
- ✓Longer CIPA Battery Endurance (900shots vs 580shots)
Sony Alpha 7 IV Advantages7 Spec Wins
- ✓Higher Sensor Resolution (33MP vs 30.4MP)
- ✓More Phase-Detect AF Points (759pts vs 61pts)
- ✓Faster Continuous Burst (10fps vs 7fps)
- ✓Faster Mechanical Shutter (10fps vs 7fps)
- ✓Faster Electronic Shutter (10fps vs 7fps)
- ✓Superior In-Body Stabilization (5.5stops vs 0stops)
- ✓Lighter Body (658g vs 890g)
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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
Sony Alpha 7 IV33 MP
✓ +2.6 MPSensor Architecture & Type
Canon EOS 5D Mark IVFull Frame CMOS
Sony Alpha 7 IVFull Frame Exmor R BSI CMOS
Physical Sensor Dimensions
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV36.0 × 24.0 mm
Sony Alpha 7 IV35.9 × 23.9 mm
Aspect Ratios
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV3:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Sony Alpha 7 IV3:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Native Lens Mount
Canon EOS 5D Mark IVCanon EF
Sony Alpha 7 IVSony E
Image Processor
Canon EOS 5D Mark IVDIGIC 6+
Sony Alpha 7 IVBIONZ XR
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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
Sony Alpha 7 IV759-Point Phase-Detection AF
Phase-Detect AF Points / Zones
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV61 points
Sony Alpha 7 IV759 points
✓ +698 ptsAI Subject Detection
Canon EOS 5D Mark IVDeep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Sony Alpha 7 IVDeep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Max Continuous Burst Speed
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV7 fps
Sony Alpha 7 IV10 fps
✓ +3 fpsMechanical Shutter Burst
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV7 fps
Sony Alpha 7 IV10 fps
✓ +3 fpsElectronic Shutter Burst
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV7 fps
Sony Alpha 7 IV10 fps
✓ +3 fpsMaximum Shutter Speed
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV1/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
Sony Alpha 7 IV1/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS)
Canon EOS 5D Mark IVNo Internal IBIS
Sony Alpha 7 IV5.5 Stops (5-Axis)
✓ +5.5 stops03
Video Capabilities
Maximum recording resolution, frame rate capabilities, internal bit depth, and I/O
Max Video Resolution
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV4K30 DCI
Sony Alpha 7 IV4K60 7K-Oversampled
Supported Frame Rates
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV4K30 DCI at maximum sustained frame rate
Sony Alpha 7 IV4K60 7K-Oversampled at maximum sustained frame rate
Color Bit Depth & Sampling
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV8-bit 4:2:2 Motion JPEG / Log
Sony Alpha 7 IV10-bit 4:2:2 S-Log3 / S-Cinetone
Log Gamma & Cinema Profiles
Canon EOS 5D Mark IVFull Cinema Log Profile Suite
Sony Alpha 7 IVFull Cinema Log Profile Suite
Audio & HDMI I/O
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV3.5mm Stereo Microphone, 3.5mm Headphone Monitor, Clean HDMI Output
Sony Alpha 7 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
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV1x CompactFlash + 1x SD UHS-I
Sony Alpha 7 IV1x CFexpress Type A/SD + 1x SD UHS-II
Electronic Viewfinder (EVF)
Canon EOS 5D Mark IVOptical Viewfinder (100% coverage)
Sony Alpha 7 IV3.69M-dot OLED EVF (120fps)
Battery Life (CIPA Rated)
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV900 shots
✓ +320 shotsSony Alpha 7 IV580 shots
Body Weight (with Battery & Card)
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV890 g
Sony Alpha 7 IV658 g
✓ 232g LighterDimensions (W × H × D)
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV150.7 × 116.4 × 75.9 mm
Sony Alpha 7 IV131.3 × 96.4 × 79.8 mm
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