Detailed Full-Frame Imaging
The 30.4MP full-frame CMOS sensor supports high-resolution photography across an ISO 100–32000 range, expandable from ISO 50 to 102400.
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Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
A 30MP full-frame DSLR known for durability, color, and professional reliability. It remains widely used for weddings, portraits, and commercial work.
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Product Highlights
Responsive Shooting and 4K Video
Capture continuous stills at up to 7 fps with 61 autofocus points, or record DCI 4K video at 4096 × 2160.
Durable, Connected DSLR Body
Weather sealing, built-in Wi-Fi, NFC and GPS, dual CF and SD-family card support, and a 3.2-inch touchscreen suit varied shooting workflows.
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV is a weather-sealed, professional full-frame DSLR camera released in September 2016. It features a 30.4-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor, DIGIC 6+ image processor, and Canon EF lens mount that excludes EF-S and EF-M lenses. The EOS 5D Mark IV supports continuous shooting at up to 7 frames per second, a native ISO range of 100–32,000 expandable to ISO 50–102,400, and a 61-point autofocus system with 41 cross-type AF points. It records DCI 4K video at up to 30 fps and supports Dual Pixel CMOS AF for Live View and video recording. The camera also includes a 3.2-inch touchscreen LCD, built-in Wi-Fi, NFC, and GPS.
Media Reviews
DPReview87/100
Striding Forth: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Review
The Canon EOS 5D Mark IV is a versatile, highly capable all-around full-frame camera that serves as a worthy upgrade from the 5D Mark III, earning a Gold Award for its improvements in sensor performance, autofocus, and features.
PCMag4.5/5
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Review
The 5D Mark IV is a versatile, pro-grade camera that balances resolution and performance effectively, making it an excellent all-around choice for professional photographers and earning an Editors' Choice award.
Amateur Photographer
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Review
The 5D Mark IV is an exceptional, well-rounded full-frame DSLR that offers great value, particularly given its high-ISO performance and improved dynamic range, though it may be a harder sell for those already satisfied with their 5D Mark III.
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Digital Trends
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV review
The camera is a superb all-around performer for stills with excellent color depth and ISO capabilities, though videographers may find its heavy 4K crop factor and lack of advanced video features limiting.
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Attributes
| Attribute | Specification | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Autofocus Points | 61 | |
| Battery Life | 900 shots | shots |
| Body Type | DSLR (mid-size SLR / full-frame DSLR) | |
| Burst Shooting Speed | 7 fps | fps |
| Connectivity Options | Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11b/g/n), NFC (Dynamic NFC support), GPS (built-in), SuperSpeed USB 3.0, HDMI mini OUT | |
| Display Type And Size | 3.2-inch Clear View LCD II touchscreen (TFT color LCD, approx. 1.62 million dots) | inches |
| Image Stabilization | None (no in-body stabilization) | |
| Iso Range | ISO 100-32000 (expandable to L:50, H1: 51200, H2: 102400) | |
| Lens Type | Interchangeable; Canon EF mount (excluding EF-S/EF-M lenses) | |
| Max Frame Rate | 119.9 fps | fps |
| Optical Zoom | 1 x | x |
| Sensor Resolution | 30.4 MP | MP |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | |
| Storage Support | CF cards (Type I; UDMA Mode 7 supported), SD, SDHC, SDXC (UHS-I supported) | |
| Video Resolution | 4K (4096 x 2160 DCI 4K) | |
| Viewfinder Type | Eye-level pentaprism (optical) | |
| Weather Sealing | Yes | |
| Weight | 890 g | g |
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