Canon EOS 5D Mark IV vs Canon EOS 5D Mark III

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Canon EOS 5D Mark III
      BrandCanonCanon
      ModelEOS 5D Mark IVEOS 5D Mark III
      Predecessor ModelCanon EOS 5D Mark III Canon EOS 5D Mark II
      Successor ModelCanon EOS 5D Mark IV
      MSRP$3499 (body only), $4399 (w/24-70 F4L lens), $4599 (w/24-105 F4L IS USM lens)Body only: $3499, €3299, £2999 with 24-105mm: $4299
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Canon EOS 5D Mark III
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeFull FrameFull Frame
      Sensor Dimensions36 x 24 mm36 x 24 mm
      Total Pixels31.7 Megapixel23.4 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels30.4 Megapixel22.3 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 32,000100 - 25,600
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 102,40050 - 102,400
      Photo Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Canon EOS 5D Mark III
      ProcessorDIGIC 6+DIGIC 5+
      Max Image Resolution6720 x 44805760 x 3840
      Other Resolutions3840 x 2560, 2880 x 1920, 1920 x 1280, 720 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:93:2
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normalFine, Normal
      Bit Depth14-Bit14-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGBsRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (White), Shade, Tungsten
      WB Bracketing3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Focus Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Canon EOS 5D Mark III
      Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AFDual Pixel CMOS AF
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-3 to +18 EV-2 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points6161
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points4141
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenFixed, with information Transparent LCD overlayFixed
      Optics Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Canon EOS 5D Mark III
      Lens MountCanon EFCanon EF
      Crop Factor1x1x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Canon EOS 5D Mark III
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDClear View II TFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.2"3.2"
      Screen Resolution1,620k dot1,040k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Canon EOS 5D Mark III
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Optical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.71x0.71x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.71x0.71x
      Viewfinder Eyepoint21 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1-3 to +1
      Depth-of-field previewEnabled with depth-of-field preview button
      Shutter Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Canon EOS 5D Mark III
      Shutter TypeElectronic, Mechanical Focal PlaneElectronically Controlled Vertical-travel Mechanical Focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting7.0 fps6.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 7 fps at 30 MP for up to 21 Frames (Raw) / Unlimited Frames (JPEG)
      Flash Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Canon EOS 5D Mark III
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesE-TTL II Auto Flash
      Metered Manual
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/200 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemE-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless optical multi-flash supportE-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless multi-flash support
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC TerminalHot Shoe, PC Terminal
      Exposure Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Canon EOS 5D Mark III
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Shutter Priority(1) Program AE for movie shooting (2) Manual exposure
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV+1 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) ±3 EV (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure LockAuto: In the One-Shot AF mode with evaluative metering, AE lock takes effect when focus is achieved
      Manual: By AE lock button in P, Av, Tv and M modes      		(1) Auto AE lock
      In the One-Shot AF mode with evaluative metering, AE lock takes effect when focus is achieved.
      (2) Manual AE lock
      With AE lock button. (AE lock is updated each time you press the button.) Enabled in all metering modes.
      DXO Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Canon EOS 5D Mark III
      DxO Low Light ISO29952293
      DxO Color Depth24.824.0
      DxO Dynamic Range13.611.7
      DxO Overall Score9181
      Video Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Canon EOS 5D Mark III
      Movie File FormatMP4, MOV
      Audio File FormatLPCM, AAC
      Internal Recording ModesM-JPEG 4:2:2 8-Bit
      DCI 4K: 4096 x 2160 @ 23.98/24/29.97 fps [500 Mbps]

      MOV
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/24/29.97/59.94 fps [30 to 180 Mbps]
      HD: 1280 x 720 [160 Mbps]

      MP4
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/24/29.97/59.94 fps [12 to 60 Mbps]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, Motion JPEGH.264
      Max Video Resolution4096 x 21601920 x 1080
      External Recording ModesFull HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/24.00/29.97/59.94 fps
      HD: 1280 x 720
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min - 59.94 fps or less
      7 min, 30 sec - 119.9/100 fps      		30 min
      Terminals Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Canon EOS 5D Mark III
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Other I/O1 x Canon N3 Control Input
      1 x Micro-USB (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Output
      1 x PC Sync Socket Input
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Mini
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Canon EOS 5D Mark III
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi via optional WFT-E7 transmitter
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control wired, wireless, or smartphone Remote control with N3 type contact, Wireless Controller LC-5, Remote Controller RC-6
      Environmental Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Canon EOS 5D Mark III
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Canon EOS 5D Mark III
      Dimensions151 x 116 x 76 mm (5.94 x 4.57 x 2.99")152 x 116 x 76 mm (5.98 x 4.57 x 2.99")
      Weight (inc. batteries)890 g (1.96 lb / 31.39 oz)950 g (2.09 lb / 33.51 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9.8 x 7.35 x 5.85"
      Package Weight3.4 lb4.45 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Canon EOS 5D Mark III
      Battery PackLP-E6LP-E6
      Battery Life900 shots950 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSlot 1: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Slot 2: CompactFlash (UDMA 7)      		Slot 1: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Slot 2: CompactFlash (Type I, UDMA 7)
      Other Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Canon EOS 5D Mark III
      Self Timer 2 or 10 secs, custom 2 or 10 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium AlloyMagnesium Alloy body covers
      Electronic Level Gauge


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