Canon
EOS 5D Mark IV
Pro 30MP full-frame DSLR still used for weddings, events, and studio work.
$3,499
Launch priceReleased Aug 2016
Nikon
D810
36MP full-frame DSLR workhorse prized for landscape, studio, and commercial stills.
$3,299
Launch priceReleased Jun 2014
EOS 5D Mark IV is 2.2 years newer.
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Wins
EOS 5D Mark IV
Wins
D810
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BD810 has higher IBIS effectiveness (7 stops vs 0 stops)
- AEOS 5D Mark IV has higher Max video bit rate (150 Mbps vs 42 Mbps)
- BD810 has higher Burst (electronic) (20 fps vs 7 fps)
- AEOS 5D Mark IV has higher ISO max (native) (32,000 vs 12,800)
- BD810 has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 30 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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EOS 5D Mark IV
151 × 116 × 76 mm
890 g (1.96 lb / 31.39 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
D810
146 × 123 × 82 mm
980 g (2.16 lb / 34.57 oz)
EOS 5D Mark IV is 7mm shorter and 6mm thinner than D810 but it is also 5mm wider.
EOS 5D Mark IV is 90 g lighter than D810.
Depth (front-to-back): 76mm EOS 5D Mark IV · 82mm D810
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS 5D Mark IV
151 × 116 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
D810
146 × 123 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS 5D Mark IV
151 × 76 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
D810
146 × 82 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS 5D Mark IV
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
D810
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS 5D Mark IV
✓ more lensesCanon EF
300+
native lenses available
D810
Nikon F
270+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
EOS 5D Mark IV
AF low-light limit
-3 EV vs -2 EV — lower is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 150.7, 116.4, 75.9
Card types
Adds CF, SD UHS-I
Max video bit rate
150 Mbps vs 42 Mbps — higher is better
ISO max (native)
32,000 vs 12,800 — higher is better
AA filter
Only EOS 5D Mark IV supports it
Codecs
Adds Motion JPEG
Touchscreen
Only EOS 5D Mark IV supports it
Reasons to choose
D810
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
IBIS effectiveness
7 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 146, 123, 81.5
Card types
Adds SD, CompactFlash
Burst (electronic)
20 fps vs 7 fps — higher is better
Eye AF
Only D810 supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only D810 supports it
4K max frame rate
60 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓RAW buffer depth — Both 120 frames
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Card slots — Both 2
- ✓Microphone jack (3.5mm) — Both support microphone jack (3.5mm)
- ✓Headphone jack (3.5mm) — Both support headphone jack (3.5mm)
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS 5D Mark IV
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
D810
Pros
- ✓36MP no OPLF
- ✓Excellent dynamic range
- ✓Pro F-mount ecosystem
Cons
- –Superseded by D850
- –Slow live view AF
- –Heavy
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, EOS 5D Mark IV or D810?
D810 scores 9.0/10 versus 3.0/10 for EOS 5D Mark IV — 20fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS 5D Mark IV and D810?
EOS 5D Mark IV is 30.4 MP and D810 is 36.3 MP, so the D810 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the EOS 5D Mark IV and D810?
EOS 5D Mark IV does not have IBIS, while D810 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS 5D Mark IV or the D810?
EOS 5D Mark IV reaches 7 fps electronic. D810 reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS 5D Mark IV and D810?
EOS 5D Mark IV weighs 890 g and D810 weighs 980 g, so the EOS 5D Mark IV is 90 g lighter.
Do the EOS 5D Mark IV and D810 record 4K video?
EOS 5D Mark IV: 4K up to 30p. D810: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS 5D Mark IV and D810 weather sealed?
EOS 5D Mark IV: Yes. D810: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 900 shots (CIPA) for the EOS 5D Mark IV and 640 shots for the D810, giving the EOS 5D Mark IV the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS 5D Mark IV launched at $3,499 and D810 at $3,299. The D810 is $200 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed September 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Nikon press materials.