Canon 5D Mark IV vs Nikon Z7

Canon 5D Mark IV advantages over Nikon Z7

• Bigger pixels
  ~ 5.36 vs 4.35 microns
  Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
• Fast startup
  ~0.50 vs 1.5 sec
  Faster startup lets you catch the moment
• NFC
  Yes vs No
  Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
• Higher effective ISO

  Higher effective ISO

  Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

  Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

  You can learn more at our glossary entry.

  Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.

  5D Mark IV test data on DxO Mark Z7 test data on DxO Mark
  2,995 vs 2,668 iso
  Take photos in low light with less noise
• Built-in GPS
  GPS vs None
  Geotag your photos
• Longer stills battery life
  More info

  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

  900 vs 400 shots
  Capture more photos
• Dual card slots
  Yes vs No
  Gives you more storage flexibility
• Has anti-aliasing filter
  Filter vs No Filter
  Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
• Bigger JPEG buffer
  Unlimited vs 26 shots
  Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)