SIDE-BY-SIDE HARDWARE MATRIX
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV vs Nikon D780
Direct specification breakdown comparing Canon's 30.4MP Canon EF-mount body against Nikon's 24.5MP Nikon F-mount body.
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Technical Spec Matrix
Green indicators highlight objective numerical advantages.
✓ Smart Win Highlighting Active
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Advantages2 Spec Wins
- ✓Higher Sensor Resolution (30.4MP vs 24.5MP)
- ✓More Phase-Detect AF Points (61pts vs 51pts)
Nikon D780 Advantages5 Spec Wins
- ✓Faster Continuous Burst (12fps vs 7fps)
- ✓Faster Mechanical Shutter (12fps vs 7fps)
- ✓Faster Electronic Shutter (12fps vs 7fps)
- ✓Longer CIPA Battery Endurance (2260shots vs 900shots)
- ✓Lighter Body (840g 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
✓ +5.9 MPNikon D78024.5 MP
Sensor Architecture & Type
Canon EOS 5D Mark IVFull Frame CMOS
Nikon D780Full Frame FX BSI CMOS
Physical Sensor Dimensions
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV36.0 × 24.0 mm
Nikon D78035.9 × 23.9 mm
Aspect Ratios
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV3:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Nikon D7803:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Native Lens Mount
Canon EOS 5D Mark IVCanon EF
Nikon D780Nikon F
Image Processor
Canon EOS 5D Mark IVDIGIC 6+
Nikon D780EXPEED 6
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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
Nikon D78051-Point OVF AF + 273-Point Live View Phase AF
Phase-Detect AF Points / Zones
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV61 points
✓ +10 ptsNikon D78051 points
AI Subject Detection
Canon EOS 5D Mark IVDeep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Nikon D780Deep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Max Continuous Burst Speed
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV7 fps
Nikon D78012 fps
✓ +5 fpsMechanical Shutter Burst
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV7 fps
Nikon D78012 fps
✓ +5 fpsElectronic Shutter Burst
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV7 fps
Nikon D78012 fps
✓ +5 fpsMaximum Shutter Speed
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV1/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
Nikon D7801/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS)
Canon EOS 5D Mark IVNo Internal IBIS
Nikon D780No 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 5D Mark IV4K30 DCI
Nikon D7804K30 Uncropped
Supported Frame Rates
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV4K30 DCI at maximum sustained frame rate
Nikon D7804K30 Uncropped at maximum sustained frame rate
Color Bit Depth & Sampling
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV8-bit 4:2:2 Motion JPEG / Log
Nikon D78010-bit N-Log via HDMI
Log Gamma & Cinema Profiles
Canon EOS 5D Mark IVFull Cinema Log Profile Suite
Nikon D780Full Cinema Log Profile Suite
Audio & HDMI I/O
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV3.5mm Stereo Microphone, 3.5mm Headphone Monitor, Clean HDMI Output
Nikon D7803.5mm 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
Nikon D780Dual SD UHS-II Slots
Electronic Viewfinder (EVF)
Canon EOS 5D Mark IVOptical Viewfinder (100% coverage)
Nikon D780Optical Viewfinder (100% coverage)
Battery Life (CIPA Rated)
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV900 shots
Nikon D7802260 shots
✓ +1360 shotsBody Weight (with Battery & Card)
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV890 g
Nikon D780840 g
✓ 50g LighterDimensions (W × H × D)
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV150.7 × 116.4 × 75.9 mm
Nikon D780143.5 × 115.5 × 76.0 mm
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