Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Detailed Review

In additional EOS 5D Mark IV was introduced by Canon in August 2016. It belongs to the Professional DSLRs category.

Canon is well-known and shouldn’t require further introduction, please see our manufacturer’s page for more digital cameras by Canon.

The EOS 5D Mark IV has a Full frame CMOS sensor with size of 36 x 24 mm² (1.42″ x 0.94″).

Picture of EOS 5D Mark IV’s sensor compared to popular format.

The 1-Euro coin has a diameter of 23.25mm.

The EOS 5D Mark IV’s image sensor has an effective resolution of around 30 megapixel. The resolution is far above average and will easily be sufficient for years to come. Photos with this resolution can easily be printed in A2 size or larger, even if unwanted parts of the photo have to be cropped.

The EOS 5D Mark IV features a mechanism for automatic sensor cleaning.

The EOS 5D Mark IV has an optical viewfinder with a penta prism. Viewfinders with a penta prism are typical for enthusiast and professional DSLRs. The viewfinder covers 100% of the field of view and has a magnification of 0.71x, an above average value for a viewfinder like this.

The EOS 5D Mark IV’s shutter speed varies from 1/8000s to 30s.

The EOS 5D Mark IV’s sensitivity is from 100 ISO and 32000 ISO.

Also, Canon’s sensitivity can be boosted to 102400. Therefore, ISO boosting will lead to growth noise.

The EOS 5D Mark IV supports all general exposure modes.

The Canon allows spot exposure for the difficult occasion.

The EOS 5D Mark IV’s auto focus processor uses 61 AF points (or sensors). A basic rule of thumb says that the more AF points you have, the better. More AF points mean a better chance to have a point at the location of interest in a scene, a big plus in challenging situations (e.g. in sports).

Manual focus is also possible with the Canon, a plus in tricky situations or for some creative freedom.

The EOS 5D Mark IV doesn’t feature a built-in flash. That is not unsusual in this camera category.

A flash or a trigger for remote flashes can be attached to the Canon’s hotshoe.

The EOS 5D Mark IV features a monitor with a diagonal of 81.00mm (3.2 in.) and a resolution of c. 1.62 megapixel. A resonable value that will make it easy to evaluate images directly in-camera.

Unfortunately, the EOS 5D Mark IV’s monitor is not articulated. That can make it tricky to frame your subject in some situations, e.g. when taking selfies.

The EOS 5D Mark IV’s monitor can work as a touch screen, just like a smartphone. That can be very useful, for example to pick AF points, but keep in mind that touch screens usually don’t work when wearing gloves.

Display characteristics at a glance:

EOS 5D Mark IV video supported the resolution with 4096 x 2160 pixel.

Also the camera is equipped with an external microphone.

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Video parameters:

The EOS 5D Mark IV has Wifi connectivity already built-in. Use Wifi to transfer images to a smartphone or computer and to remote control the camera. With NFC, camera and smartphone can be paired without the need for passwords.

Eventually, if the wifi connection is disabled the wired connection may be used.

Connect the Canon to a monitor or TV set over HDMI.

USB 3.0 is already supported by the Canon. USB 3.0 greatly speeds up transferring images and videos to the computer.

Connection parameters:

The camera uses CompactFlash cards.

The camera supports SD HC and SD XC cards.

Memory cards characteristics:

The Canon EOS 5D Mark IV has a LP-E6N LiIon battery. The battery provides a shooting life of 900 shots. It`s enough for one day or more.

The EOS 5D Mark IV’s battery battery parameters:

The Canon EOS 5D Mark IV’s dimensions are 150.7 x 116.4 x 75.9mm³. (5.9″ x 4.6″ x 3.0″). That’s the body only, without lens. The camera’s weight is a rather considerable 800 grams (25.8 oz.). Add to this the weight of the lens.

Here is front and top view of the EOS 5D Mark IV:

For a better idea of the size of the camera, takes a look off camera and ID card comparison image.