Sensor and Image Quality
Full-Frame Sensor: The 5D Mark IV features a 30.4-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor, providing high-resolution images with excellent detail and color accuracy.
ISO Range: It has a native ISO range of 100-32,000, expandable up to 102,400, allowing for flexibility in a variety of lighting conditions.
Image Processor: The camera uses the DIGIC 6+ processor, which contributes to fast image processing and effective noise reduction.
Autofocus and Performance
Autofocus System: The camera boasts a 61-point autofocus system with 41 cross-type points, ensuring fast and accurate focusing in different situations, including low light.
Continuous Shooting: The 5D Mark IV can shoot at 7 frames per second, making it suitable for capturing fast action and sports.
Video Capabilities
4K Video Recording: It supports 4K DCI video recording at 30 frames per second, offering high-quality footage with advanced options like frame extraction and touch focus.
Additional Video Features: The camera has a 3.5mm microphone input, a headphone jack for audio monitoring, and supports both HDMI and USB 3.0 output for external recording and fast data transfer.
Design and Ergonomics
Build Quality: The 5D Mark IV has a durable magnesium alloy body with weather sealing, making it resistant to dust and moisture.
LCD Screen: It has a 3.2-inch touchscreen LCD with 1.62 million dots, offering Live View functionality and touch-based controls for intuitive operation.
Viewfinder: The optical pentaprism viewfinder provides 100% frame coverage, allowing precise framing of shots.
Lens Compatibility
EF Lens Mount: The camera uses the Canon EF lens mount, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of Canon lenses, from prime to zoom to specialty lenses.
Other Features
GPS and Wi-Fi: The camera includes built-in GPS for geotagging images and Wi-Fi for wireless image transfer and remote control via Canon’s app.
Dual Pixel RAW: This feature allows for micro-adjustments to focus and bokeh after shooting, providing additional flexibility in post-processing.