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Canon 5D MIV vs Canon R

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Canon 5D MIV

30 MP | Full frame (36 x 24 mm) CMOS Sensor

Canon 5D MIV
$3,299.00
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Canon R

30 MP | Full frame (36 x 24 mm) CMOS Sensor

Canon R
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Canon 5D MIV vs Canon R Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two Canon cameras cameras with different body types: Canon 5D MIV, which was introduced in August 2016 is a Semi-Pro DSLR camera with a 30.0MP Full frame sensor whereas Canon R, which was introduced in September 2018 is a Pro Mirrorless camera with a 30.0MP Full frame sensor.

Despite some fundamental differences of these two body types, Mirrorless cameras are becoming serious alternatives to DSLR cameras thanks to their size/weight advantages and recent improvements in their focus speeds , which makes this comparison even more interesting.

Let's have a brief look at the main features of Canon 5D MIV and Canon R before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Canon 5D MIV Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2016-08-25
  • 30MP - Full frame CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 25600 ( expands to 50-102400)
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 3.2″ Fixed Type Screen
  • Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder
  • 7.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 4096 x 2160 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • Built-in GPS
  • 890g. 151 x 116 x 76 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body
  • Replaced Canon EOS 5D Mark III Compare

Canon R Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2018-09-05
  • 30MP - Full frame CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 40000
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 3.2 Fully Articulated Screen
  • 3690k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 8.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 660g. 136 x 98 x 84 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body
Reasons to choose Canon EOS 5D Mark IV over Canon EOS R
Battery Life 900 shots vs 370 shots 530 more frames with a single charge
Max Video Resolution 4096 x 2160 vs 3840 x 2160 Higher Resolution Video
Flash Sync Port Yes vs No Connect off-camera flash
NFC Connection Yes vs No Easy wireless connectivity with compatible devices
4K Photo Mode Yes vs No Extract 8MP photos from 4K Video
Storage Slot 2 vs 1 Extra storage slot
Autofocus at f/8 aperture 61 points vs none Autofocus with teleconverters
Reasons to choose Canon EOS R over Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Articulating Screen Yes vs No Flexible shooting positions
Max ISO 40.000 vs 25.600 56% higher Max ISO
Number of Focus Points 5655 vs 61 5594 more focus points
LCD Screen Resolution 2.100k dots vs 1.620k dots 29% higher resolution screen
Continuous Shooting 8.0fps vs 7.0fps 1 fps faster
Weight 660 g vs 890 g 230 g lighter
Price $2,299 vs $3,299 $1,000 cheaper
Selfie Friendly LCD Yes vs No Rotate LCD for taking Selfies
Bluetooth Yes vs No Connect your camera to other devices via Blueetooth
Min Focus Sensitivity EV -6 vs EV -3 Autofocus in lower light
Common Strengths of Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and Canon EOS R
Wireless Connection Yes vs Yes Better connectivity
External Flash Shoe Yes vs Yes Better for flash photography
Touch Screen Yes vs Yes Easy control of camera functions
Viewfinder Yes (Optical) vs Yes (Electronic) Better framing and control
RAW Support Yes vs Yes Better image quality
Face Detection Focus Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Max Resolution 30 MP vs 30 MP Bigger prints and more details
LCD Screen Size 3.2″ vs 3.2 Large display
LCD Screen Resolution 1.620k dots vs 2.100k dots Higher resolution screens
Continuous Shooting 7.0fps vs 8.0fps Fast shooting speeds
Microphone Port Yes vs Yes High quality audio recording option
Headphone Port Yes vs Yes better video control
Environmental Sealing Yes vs Yes shoot at tough conditions
Timelapse Recording Yes vs Yes creative shooting
Top LCD Display Yes vs Yes Help viewing and changing settings easily
AE Bracketing Yes vs Yes Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Smartphone Remote Control Yes vs Yes Remote control your camera with a smartphone
Support for UHS Memory Cards UHS-I vs UHS-II Read/Write in Ultra High Speeds
Common Weaknesses of Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and Canon EOS R
Image Stabilization No vs No No Built-in stabilization
Built-in Flash No vs No Require external flash
Canon 5D MIV vs Canon R: Physical Specs Comparison

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Canon 5D MIV and Canon R. Canon R is 15mm narrower and 18mm shorter than Canon 5D MIV but it is also 8mm thicker.

Canon 5D MIV vs Canon R Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Canon 5D MIV and Canon R.
Canon 5D MIV vs Canon R Camera Size Comparison - Top View

Canon 5D MIV vs Canon R Detailed Size Comparison

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Canon R is significantly lighter (230g ) than the Canon 5D MIV which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Also keep in mind that body weight is not the only deciding factor when comparing two interchangeable camera bodies, you have to also take into account the lenses that you will be using with these bodies. Since both Canon 5D MIV and Canon R have the same Full frame sized sensor, their lenses for a similar focal length and aperture will be similar in size and weight.

Weight Comparison

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Canon 5D MIV vs Canon R: Sensor Comparison

Both Canon 5D MIV and Canon R have 30.0 MP resolution sensors but Canon 5D MIV's sensor is Full frame (36 x 24 mm ) and Canon R's sensor is Full frame (36 x 24 mm ).

Since Canon R's has a larger sensor area with the same resolution, this means that it also has a larger pixel area hence better light collecting capacity for a given aperture compared to Canon 5D MIV.

Below you can see the 5D MIV and R sensor size comparison.

Canon 5D MIV vs Canon R Sensor Size Comparison


Canon 5D MIV and Canon R have sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

What types of Photography are Canon 5D MIV and Canon R Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Canon 5D MIV and Canon R for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Canon 5D MIV for Portrait Photography

EXCELLENT

Canon R for Portrait Photography

GOOD
Large Full frame (36 x 24 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 30.0MP
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization
Read the details
Large Full frame (36 x 24 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 30.0MP
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization
Read the details

Canon 5D MIV for Street Photography

GOOD

Canon R for Street Photography

GOOD
Large Full frame (36 x 24 mm) sensor
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
No Image Stabilization
Large Body
Read the details
Large Full frame (36 x 24 mm) sensor
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fully Articulated LCD Screen
Medium sized Body
No Image Stabilization
Read the details

Canon 5D MIV for Sports Photography

EXCELLENT

Canon R for Sports Photography

GOOD
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Fast Continuous Shooting: 7.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/8000s
41 Cross Type Focus sensors
61 Focus Points
Good Battery Life: 900 shots
Good Low Light ISO
Wireless Connection
No Image Stabilization
Read the details
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Fast Continuous Shooting: 8.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/8000s
5655 Focus Points
Good Low Light ISO
Wireless Connection
No Image Stabilization
Read the details

Canon 5D MIV for Daily Photography

GOOD

Canon R for Daily Photography

EXCELLENT
Large Full frame (36 x 24 mm) sensor
Environmental Sealings
Large Body
890g
Body Thickness 76mm
Read the details
Large Full frame (36 x 24 mm) sensor
Environmental Sealings
Medium size Body
660g
Body Thickness 84mm
Read the details

Canon 5D MIV for Landscape Photography

GOOD

Canon R for Landscape Photography

GOOD
Large Full frame (36 x 24 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 30.0MP
Environmental Sealings
Live-view
Read the details
Large Full frame (36 x 24 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 30.0MP
Environmental Sealings
Live-view
Read the details


Canon R vs Canon 5D MIV Comparison of Available Lenses
Which camera has more lenses?

Number of available lenses is a big decision factor while choosing your interchangeable lens camera. When we look at the available lenses for these two cameras, we see that Canon 5D MIV has an advantage over Canon R There are 268 lenses for Canon 5D MIV's Canon EF mount, on the other hand there are only 10 lenses for Canon R's Canon RF lens mount.

Another important factor is the availability of image stabilization. None of these bodies have sensor based image stabilization so you have to buy lenses with Optical stabilization feature. Currently there are 65 lenses for Canon EF mount and 2 lenses for Canon RF mount with IS.

Lens Type # of Canon 5D MIV Lenses # of Canon R Lenses
Standard Zoom 25 2 (2 Full Frame)
Standard Prime 16 2 (2 Full Frame)
Wideangle Zoom 28 n/a
Wideangle Prime 44 1 (1 Full Frame)
Telephoto Zoom 52 n/a
Telephoto Prime 41 n/a
SuperZoom 17 n/a
Wideangle Fisheye Prime 3 n/a
Macro Prime 25 n/a
Perspective Control Prime 16 n/a
Telephoto Mirror Prime 1 n/a
TOTAL 268 10 (5 Full Frame)
Canon 5D MIV vs Canon R: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Canon 5D MIV and Canon R, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Canon 5D MIV and Canon R scores compare:

Canon 5D MIV
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #10 out of 93 in Mid-size SLR cameras
Ranked #28 out of 1166 in all Cameras
Canon R
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #7 out of 60 in SLR-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #17 out of 1166 in all Cameras

Canon R is the clear winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Canon 5D MIV in all criterias.
It has better general image quality, more features, more compact body and offers more value for the money

Canon 5D MIV
Canon 5D MIV
$3,299.00

Canon R
Canon R
$2,299.00

Canon R vs Canon 5D MIV Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Canon EOS R
Brand Canon Canon
Announced 2016-08-25 2018-09-05
Body Type Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Price $3,299.00 $2,299.00
Sensor
Type CMOS CMOS
Size Full frame Full frame
Dimensions 36 x 24 mm 36 x 24 mm
Area 864.00mm2 864.00mm2
Megapixels 30 megapixels 30 megapixels
Max Resolution 6720 x 4480 6720 x 4480
Max Native Light sensitivity 25,600 ISO 40,000 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity 102400 ISO 102400 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 100 ISO
Min Boosted Light Sensitivity 50 ISO 50 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 61 5655
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount Canon EF Canon RF
Number of Available Lenses 268 10
Screen
Type Fixed type Fully Articulated
Size 3.2″ 3.2
Resolution 1,620k dots 2,100k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder 3,690k dots
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.71 0.76
Photography Features
Max Shutter Speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization No No
Built-in Flash
Max Flash Sync 1/200s no built-in flash
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 7.0 fps 8.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 4096 x 2160 3840 x 2160
Video Formats MPEG-4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 890g 660g
Dimensions 151 x 116 x 76mm 136 x 98 x 84mm
Battery Life 900 shots 370 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS Built-in None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score 91 not tested
DxO Color Depth 24.8 not tested
DxO Dynamic Range 13.6 not tested
DxO Low Light ISO 2995 not tested
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