EOS 5D Mark III vs EOS 5D Mark IV comparison

Embrace the new. Learn about the functionalities that make the EOS 5D Mark IV even more powerful here.

From fashion to photojournalism, explore and improve the skills that make you, you. Capture the world in all its splendour with the EOS 5D Mark IV. What makes the EOS 5D Mark IV so special? Check out some of the key improvements we’ve made on everything from image quality to speed, right here:


EFFECTIVE PIXELS (APPROX.)	22.3 MEGAPIXELS	30.4 MEGAPIXELS	Improved image quality Discover what it feels like to take a truly awe-inspiring photo. Capture your memories in 30 Megapixel quality.
DUAL PIXEL RAW	No	Yes	Adjust your images Dual Pixel Raw is an alternative file format that lets photographers fine-tune image quality after it’s been captured.
ISO	100-25600 EXPANDABLE 50-102400	100-32000 EXPANDABLE 50-102400	Improved low-light shooting Need to shoot indoors? At night? The EOS 5D Mark IV’s higher ISO performance means you can capture those dark and majestic low-light scenes with less risk of noise affecting image quality.
AF LOWEST EV	-2 EV	-3 EV -4 EV IN LIVE VIEW	Autofocus in low-light Focus on your scenes and subjects more accurately and in light as low as -3 EV. The EOS 5D Mark IV’s AF system enables you to focus and immerse yourself in deeper darkness.
AF POINTS AT F/8	1 AF POINT	UP TO 61 points / 21 CROSS-TYPE AF POINTS (ALL INDIVIDUALLY SELECTABLE)	Track your subjects The EOS 5D Mark IV advanced AF system tracks subjects using 61 focusing points, spread out in an expanded area and at maximum apertures as small as f/8.
METERING SENSOR	63 zone METERING SENSOR (BRIGHTNESS MEASUREMENT ONLY)	APPROX. 150,000 pixel RGB+IR SENSOR (DEDICATED DIGIC 6 PROCESSOR)	Optimal lighting The EOS 5D Mark IV measures the brightness of a scene using a dedicated 150,000-pixel RGB+IR metering sensor, which also works with the camera’s AF system to track moving objects.
CONTINUOUS SHOOTING	6 FRAMES PER SECOND	7 FRAMES PER SECOND	Shoot faster Whether you’re a journalist on assignment, or a sports photographer on the side-lines, embrace a faster 7 fps shooting speed.
4K EOS MOVIES	-	4K UP TO 25/30P	Stunning 4K movies From script to screen, tell your story in higher resolution video quality. Experience the thrill of filmmaking.
LCD MONITOR	1,040k dots 3.2-INCH	1,620k dots 3.2-INCH, FULL TOUCH SCREEN	Brighter. Sharper. Your finger on a scene that has never looked so clear and detailed. Get your hands on the increased LCD resolution of 1,620,000 dots.
WI-FI / NFC	No / No WI-FI OPTIONAL ACCESSORY	Yes / Yes	Share your story. Share your work. Why keep that amazing volcano shot or that glowing fashion show catwalk to yourself? Share your favourite moments and memories easily via Wi-Fi and NFC.
GPS	No OPTIONAL GP-E2	Yes	Built-in GPS The best photographic adventures are often spontaneous. The EOS 5D Mark IV’s built-in GPS records and catalogues your location so you know just where those breath-taking shots were taken and how to return to them.
USB	USB 2.0 480 MBIT/SEC	USB 3.0 5 GBIT/SEC	Transfer files quicker USB 3.0 connectivity offers fast file transfer to PC and Mac computers – ideal for tethered shooting in studio environments.