Let’s compare the Canon 5D IV to the Sony A6300, a small but fast mirrorless camera.
Our comparison table below covers all the important specifications of each camera. Below that, we specifically talk about the new improvements and which model is better suited for your needs.
Canon 5D IV | Sony A6300 | |
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Megapixels | 30.4 | 24.2 |
Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Format | Full Frame | APS-C |
Crop Factor | None | 1.5x |
AA Filter | Yes | Yes |
Image Resolution | 6720 x 4480 | 6000 x 4000 |
Body Image Stabilization | No | No |
Lens Mount | Canon EF | Sony E |
ISO | 100 - 32,000 | 100 - 25,600 |
Expanded ISO | 102,400 | 51,200 |
AF Points | 61 | 425 |
Cross-type AF Points | 41 | 425 phase |
Continuous Mode | 7fps | 11fps |
LCD | 3.2" - Fixed | 3.0" - Articulating |
LCD Resolution | 1,620,000 dots | 921,600 dots |
Touchscreen | Yes | No |
Focus Peaking | No | Yes |
Top LCD Display | Yes | No |
Viewfinder Type | Optical | EVF (2.3M) |
Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.71x | 1.07x |
Video Resolution | 4096x2160 (30/25/24p) | 3840x2160 (30/25/24p) |
1920x1080 (60/50/30/25/24p | 1920x1080 (120/100/60/50p) | |
Microphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
Memory Card Type | CF + SD | SD or MS Pro |
Dual Card Slots | Yes | No |
SD UHS Support | UHS-I & UDMA7 | UHS-I |
Fastest Shutter Speed | 1/8000 | 1/4000 |
Slowest Shutter Speed | 30" | 30" |
Bulb Mode | Yes | Yes |
JPEG Buffer Size | Unlimited | 44 |
RAW Buffer Size | 19 | 22 |
Time Lapse | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Flash | No | Yes |
Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/200 | 1/160 |
Startup Time | 0.5s | 1.4s |
Built-in Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
Built-in GPS | Yes | No |
Built- in NFC | Yes | Yes |
Bluetooth | No | No |
USB Type | USB 3.0 | USB 2.0 |
Environmentally Sealed | Yes | Yes |
Battery Life (CIPA) | 900 shots | 400 shots |
Battery Included | Yes (LP-E6N) | Yes (NP-FW50) |
Weight | 31.4 oz (890g) | 14.3 oz (404g) |
Size | 5.9 x 4.6 x 3.0" | 4.7 x 2.6 x 1.9" |
Price | Amazon | Amazon |
Release Date | 2016 | 2016 |
Canon 5D Mark IV Advantages:
- Sensor – 6 more megapixels
- FF vs MFT – The 5D IV has a much bigger sensor and will therefore have less noise at higher ISO’s
- Higher Max ISO – Half stop max higher native ISO, 1 stop higher expanded ISO. You can also go as low as 50.
- LCD Size – 3.2″ vs 3.0″ and much higher resolution
- Touchscreen – The 5D IV allows you to tap the screen to select a focus point, as well as navigate through the menus etc.
- Top LCD Screen – Very useful for quickly checking out all of your settings, battery info etc.
- Headphone Jack – Good for monitoring audio quality
- Dual Memory Cards – You can use SD + CF cards
- Faster Max Shutter Speed – 1/8000 vs 1/4000
- JPEG Buffer – Unlimited vs 44
- Flash Sync Speed – 1/200 vs 1/160
- Startup Time – The 5D IV turns on almost 3x faster
- Built-in GPS
- USB 3.0 vs 2.0 – Faster file transferring out of the camera
- Battery Life – 500 shots longer battery life
The Canon 5D IV is a full frame DSLR, which is why it’s that bigger and heavier. If you need a ton of megapixels the 30MP sensor with high ISO will be great, touchscreen with Canon’s Dual Pixel AF technology for videos is also a brilliant feature. If video is very important to you, the Canon 5D IV doesn’t overheat in 4K but there’s a 1.74x crop factor.
You can buy it at Amazon or read more reviews here.
Sony a6300 Advantages:
- AF System – The A6300 has 425 vs 61 AF points, and they’re all phase-detection. The 5D IV is still extremely fast and might be more reliable for really fast moving subjects, especially in low light where the 5D wins
- 11 vs 7fps – 4 more frames every second is great for action photography
- LCD Screen – It’s fully articulated compared to the fixed one, so it’s better for shooting in awkward positions
- Focus Peaking – The Sony A6300 can highlight what’s in focus! Excellent when focusing manually, whether it’s video or photography
- Full HD – 120p instead of 60p, much better for clear, smooth slow motion clips
- RAW Buffer – 22 vs 19
- Built-in Flash
- Weight & Size – The A6300 is a mirrorless camera and therefore weighs more than twice as less and is much more compact
- Less Expensive – Body only, the A6300 costs around $2500 less
What are the advantages you’ll appreciate most of the time? Much more AF points, 11 vs 7fps, an articulating LCD screen and of course the compact design. The A6300 can also record Full HD videos at 120p and offers focus peaking.
You can buy it at Amazon or read more reviews here.
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