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EOS 5D Mark IV

Name: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Brand: Canon
Price: 3499 USD
Availability: InStock

Pro 30MP full-frame DSLR still used for weddings, events, and studio work.

$3,499

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Last updated May 2026

Key specs at a glance

Resolution

30.4 MP

Sensor

Full Frame

ISO max

32,000

Burst

7 fps

30 fps

IBIS

Weight

890 g

Battery

900 shots

Sensor size

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV

36 × 24 mm · Full Frame

864 mm² area

Lens ecosystem

Canon EF mount

100

First-party

200

Third-party

300+

Total available

Mount introduced 1987

Body size

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV

151 × 116 × 76 mm

890 g (1.96 lb / 31.39 oz)

151 × 116 × 76 mm · 890 g (1.96 lb / 31.39 oz)

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Use-case scores

Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.

Portrait

Fair

5.0/ 10

· 30.4MP — ample resolution for portraits
· Full-frame sensor — shallow depth of field for subject isolation

Sports & Action

Limited

3.0/ 10

· Pre-Capture records before you press shutter
· Weather sealed for outdoor sports

Video & Hybrid

Fair

4.0/ 10

· 4K recording
· Log profile (Standard profiles) for grading latitude

Landscape

Good

6.5/ 10

· 30.4MP — ample resolution
· Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range

Travel

Fair

5.5/ 10

· 900 shots/charge — all-day shooting
· Weather sealed for varied conditions

Wildlife

Limited

3.0/ 10

· Weather sealed for field conditions
· Pre-Capture catches takeoff moments

Vlogging

Limited

2.0/ 10

· Mic jack for external audio

Pros

✓ 30MP proven sensor
✓ Dual Pixel AF in live view
✓ Rugged pro build
✓ Huge EF lens ecosystem

Cons

– DSLR platform aging
– 4K video limited
– Heavy

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Full specifications

Verified specs · Canon EOS 5D Mark IV

Sensor

Resolution30.4 MP

Sensor typeFull Frame CMOS

Sensor size36.0 × 24.0 mm

AA filterYes

Processor

ProcessorDIGIC 6+

ISO

ISO min (native)100

ISO max (native)32,000

ISO max (expanded)102,400

Shutter

Shutter typeMechanical focal-plane

Max mechanical speed1/8000 sec

Autofocus

AF system61-point phase-detect AF / Dual Pixel CMOS AF

AF points / zones61

AF low-light limit-3 EV

Eye AFNo

Animal / bird AFNo

Subject recognition

Burst

Burst (mechanical)7 fps

Burst (electronic)7 fps

Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseYes

RAW buffer depth120 frames

Video

Max resolution4K DCI

4K max frame rate30 fps

Max video bit rate150 Mbps

Internal RAW videoNo

Log profileStandard profiles

CodecsMotion JPEG, H.264

Stabilization

In-body stabilizationNo

IBIS effectiveness0 stops

Body

Weight890 g

Dimensions (W×H×D mm)150.7 × 116.4 × 75.9 mm

Weather sealingYes

Battery

BatteryLP-E6N

Battery life (CIPA)900 shots

Storage

Card slots2

Card typesCF, SD UHS-I

Viewfinder

Viewfinder typeOptical pentaprism

EVF magnification0.71 ×

LCD

LCD size3.2 in

LCD typeFixed

TouchscreenYes

Connectivity

USBUSB-C 3.2 Gen 2

HDMIFull HDMI (Type A)

Wi-FiYes

Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)

BluetoothNo

Microphone jack (3.5mm)Yes

Headphone jack (3.5mm)Yes

Lens Mount

Lens mountCanon EF