Nikon D750 vs Canon 5D Mark IV

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Nikon D750 vs Canon 5D Mark IV

35mm 861.6mm²
24.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

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35mm 864.0mm²
30.4 megapixels
ISO 100 - 32,000

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Differences

Nikon D750 advantages over Canon 5D Mark IV

Less expensive
$2200 vs $3249
Save money for lenses or accessories
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

1230 vs 900 shots
Capture more photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Canon 5D Mark IV advantages over Nikon D750

Shoot 4K video
4K (DCI) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
More cross-type AF points
41 vs 15
Cross-type AF points improve autofocus performance
Higher-res screen
540k vs 307k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
More pixels
30.4 vs 24.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 40 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/8000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
102400 vs 51200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Top deck display
Both provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Pentaprism viewfinder
Both provide
Much better viewfinder picture fidelity
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Dual card slots
Both provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Both provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity

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Review Excerpt

Outstanding image quality with great dynamic range and high ISO performance; Class-leading burst rate; Very good 51-pt AF system; AF system works in very low light; Deep, comfortable handgrip; Articulated LCD monitor; Excellent battery life; Uncompressed 4:2:2 HDMI video output; Built-in Wi-Fi.
Buffer fills quickly with 14-bit RAW; Sluggish Live View AF; Shutter speed tops out at 1/4000s; OVF coverage closer to 97%; Weak low-pass filter is great for detail but higher risk of moire.
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Superb image quality from RAW files; Improved dynamic range; Excellent high ISO performance; Fast 7fps burst rate with unlimited JPEG buffer; High-quality cinema 4K video; Built-in Wi-Fi; Dual Pixel CMOS AF is very good.
JPEG files look soft at default settings; 1/200s flash sync; 4K video codec is cumbersome; 29:59 continuous video recording limit.
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The Competition

Compared to Canon 5D Mark III

Nikon D750

Canon 5D Mark III

$1700
35mm

Tiltable Screen
Built-in Wi-Fi

$2299
35mm

More cross-type AF points
Less shutter lag

Compare Nikon D750 vs Canon 5D Mark III

Canon 5D Mark IV

Canon 5D Mark III

$2499
35mm

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

$2299
35mm

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon 5D Mark IV vs Canon 5D Mark III

Compared to Nikon D810

Nikon D750

Nikon D810

$1700
35mm

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

$2346
35mm

More pixels
Lacks anti-aliasing filter

Compare Nikon D750 vs Nikon D810

Canon 5D Mark IV

Nikon D810

$2499
35mm

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

$2346
35mm

Longer stills battery life
Internal flash

Compare Canon 5D Mark IV vs Nikon D810

Compared to Nikon D600

Nikon D750

Nikon D600

$1700
35mm

Tiltable Screen
Built-in Wi-Fi

$1900
35mm

Less expensive
Fast startup

Compare Nikon D750 vs Nikon D600

Canon 5D Mark IV

Nikon D600

$2499
35mm

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

$1900
35mm

Less expensive
Fast startup

Compare Canon 5D Mark IV vs Nikon D600

Compared to Canon 6D

Nikon D750

Canon 6D

$1700
35mm

Tiltable Screen
Higher effective ISO

$1699
35mm

Built-in GPS
Bigger JPEG buffer

Compare Nikon D750 vs Canon 6D

Canon 5D Mark IV

Canon 6D

$2499
35mm

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

$1699
35mm

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon 5D Mark IV vs Canon 6D

Compared to Nikon D610

Nikon D750

Nikon D610

$1700
35mm

Tiltable Screen
Built-in Wi-Fi

$1261
35mm

Fast startup

Compare Nikon D750 vs Nikon D610

Canon 5D Mark IV

Nikon D610

$2499
35mm

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

$1261
35mm

Less expensive
Fast startup

Compare Canon 5D Mark IV vs Nikon D610

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