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Canon 5D Mark IV vs Nikon D750 – Comparison

canon-5d-mark-iv-vs-nikon-d750Let’s see how the latest Canon 5D Mark IV compares to the Nikon D750. Both cameras are excellent for studio/portrait/landscape photography but are also quite good when it comes to action, so let’s see which one offers a better deal for the price.

Our comparison table below covers all the important specifications of each camera. Below that, we specifically talk about the new improvements and which model is better suited for your needs.

Canon 5D IVNikon D750
Megapixels30.424.3
Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
Sensor FormatFull FrameFull Frame (FX)
Crop FactorNoneNone
AA FilterYesYes
Image Resolution6720 x 44806016 x 4016
Body Image StabilizationNoNo
Lens MountCanon EFNikon FX
ISO100 - 32,000100 - 12,800
Expanded ISO50 - 102,40050 - 51,200
AF Points6151
Cross-type AF Points4115
Continuous Mode7fps6.5fps
LCD3.2" - Fixed3.2" - Articulating
LCD Resolution1,620,000 dots1,229,000 dots
TouchscreenYesNo
Focus PeakingNoNo
Top LCD DisplayYesYes
Viewfinder TypeOpticalOptical
Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
Viewfinder Magnification0.71x0.70x
Video Resolution4096x2160 (30/25/24p)1920x1080 (60/50/30/25/24p)
 1920x1080 (60/50/30/25/24p)1280x720 (60/50p)
Microphone JackYesYes
Headphone JackYesYes
Memory Card TypeCF + SDSD + SD
Dual Card SlotsYesYes
SD UHS SupportUHS-I & UDMA7UHS-I
Fastest Shutter Speed1/80001/4000
Slowest Shutter Speed30"30"
Bulb ModeYesYes
JPEG Buffer SizeUnlimited40
RAW Buffer Size1910
Time LapseYesYes
Built-in FlashNoYes
Max Flash Sync Speed1/2001/250
Startup Time0.5s0.5s
Built-in Wi-FiYesYes
Built-in GPSYesNo
Built- in NFCYesNo
BluetoothNoNo
USB TypeUSB 3.0USB 2.0
Environmentally SealedYesYes
Battery Life (CIPA)900 shots1230 shots
Battery IncludedYes (LP-E6N)Yes (EN-EL15)
Weight31.4 oz (890g)26.5 oz (750g)
Size5.9 x 4.6 x 3.0"5.5 x 4.4 x 3.1"
PriceAmazonAmazon
Release Date20162014

 

Canon 5D Mark IV Advantages:

  • Sensor – Newer sensor with 6 more megapixels
  • More ISO Range – The lowest ISO setting is slightly lower, while the expanded one goes 1 stop higher
  • Auto Focus – The 5D IV as 10 more points, and 41 of those 61 are cross-type, compared to only 15 on the D750
  • 7 vs 6.5fps – Just a tad faster, you’ll only appreciate the difference when shooting for more than a few seconds straight
  • LCD Resolution – The screen sports a higher resolution
  • Touchscreen – The 5D IV supports touchscreen so you can navigate through the menus or select the focus point directly on the screen itself
  • Dual Pixel AF – Canon’s DPAF technology results in faster and more accurate video focusing, especially for moving subjects
  • 4K Video – Available in 30/25/24p
  • Faster Max Shutter Speed – 1/8000 vs 1/4000
  • Buffer – Unlimited JPEG buffer versus 40, 19 vs 10 for RAW
  • Connections – The 5D IV features built-in GPS and NFC connections
  • USB 3.0 vs 2.0 – Faster file transferring out of the camera
  • Weight – The 5D IV is almost 100g lighter

By paying a lot more, you get a bump in resolution, higher ISO range, a more sophisticated AF system and 4K video.

The added connections, bigger buffer and DPAF are all nice things to have, but we recommend you to only get the Canon 5D IV if you really need the advantages.

Take a look at our Best Lenses for Canon 5D Mark IV.

You can buy it at Amazon or read more reviews here.

Nikon D750 Advantages:

  • LCD Screen – It’s fully articulated and better for shooting subjects below or above you
  • Built-in flash
  • Battery Life – 300 shots longer battery life
  • Size & Weight – The D750 is smaller and weighs 140g less
  • Less expensive – The D750 body costs around $1600 less

Nikon D750 is 2 years older and obviously doesn’t offer anything close to 4K video, but its video features are still pretty good. Photography wise, it’s just as an amazing camera and offers a relatively longer battery life, which is more or less its only big advantage.

Oh, it’s also more than $1600 cheaper which could get you a couple of good lenses!

You can buy it at Amazon or read more reviews here.

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