Canon EOS 5D Mark IV vs 5D Mark III Specs & Image Comparison

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The Canon EOS 5D Mark IV DSLR camera will be announced on August 25, 2016 and it will come in two lens kits: one with EF 24-70mm f/4L IS and the other with the new EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II lens. The price of Canon EOS 5D Mark IV in Europe will be €3,799. The US price is expected to be between $3200-$3500 body only, rumored for $3,299.

Here are the specs & image comparison of Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and Canon 5D Mark III (according to the leaked specs and images).

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV vs 5D Mark III Specs Comparison:

Feature 5D Mark IV 5D Mark III
Sensor Resolution 30.4 MP 22.0 MP
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Image Size 6720 x 4480

 

 5760 x 3840
Image Processor DIGIC 6+ DIGIC 5+
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.71x 0.71x
Dual Pixel RAW Yes No
Image Micro-adjustment Yes No
Storage Media Compact Flash, SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash, SD/SDHC/SDXC
Continuous Shooting Speed 7 FPS 6 FPS
Max Shutter Speed 1/8000 to 30 sec 1/8000 to 30 sec
Native ISO Sensitivity ISO 100-32,000 ISO 100-25,600
Boosted ISO Sensitivity ISO 50, ISO 102,400 ISO 50, ISO 102,400
Autofocus System 61 points 61 points
Video Maximum Resolution 4K Full HD
LCD Size 3.2″ Touchable TFT-LCD 3.2″ Fixed TFT-LCD
LCD Resolution 1,620,000 dots 1,040,000 dots
Built-in GPS Yes No
Built-in Wi-Fi Yes No
NFC Yes No
Battery LP-E6N/LP-E6 LP-E6
Battery Life 900 shots (CIPA) 950 shots (CIPA)
USB Version 3.0 2.0
Dimensions 151 x 116 x 76 mm 152 x 116 x 76 mm
Weight 890g 950g

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV vs 5D Mark III Image Comparison:

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV has a new logo design.
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV has a new button.

Do you think this Canon EOS 5D Mark IV DSLR camera has enough revolutionary upgrade in performance to compete with Sony a7RII ($3,198) and Nikon D810 ($2,796)?

For reference, the Canon EOS 5D Mark III DSLR camera is currently on sale ($200 off) for $2,599 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

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