Canon EOS 5D Mark IV DSLR

Last updated: July 30, 2023


This DSLR is a top-of-the-line professional camera. It offers many upgrades from the previous model. It has a higher resolution sensor with Dual Pixel auto-focus. The upgrades aren't limited to still photography, as it now has 4K video and an upgraded AF system. The touchscreen and improved weather-sealing also make it easy to use and more durable.

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV DSLR

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Product Details

Key Takeaway: This prime DSLR camera has too many upgrades to count, including weather sealing, 4K video and a high resolution sensor.

In our analysis of 110 expert reviews, the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV DSLR placed 4th when we looked at the top 18 products in the category. For the full ranking, see below.

From The Manufacturer

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Full Frame Digital SLR Camera with EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM Lens Kit

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Jay Soriano a headshot and portrait photographer in Las Vegas.

Expert Reviews


What reviewers liked

Superb autofocusing, including a Servo Al mode that can track a subject as it moves across the scene.
Nearly identical-looking to its predecessor, it receives substantial upgrades under the hood, including: a higher-resolution sensor with Dual Pixel autofocus, 4K video capture, an upgraded AF system, a touchscreen, improved weather-sealing, built-in Wi-Fi/NFC, an interval timer and GPS.
The hump where you’ll find the optical viewfinder is now larger to accommodate the Wi-Fi and GPS unit, and the grip is also a touch deeper to make it feel even more secure in the hand.
Very high-quality 30.4MP stills, Dual Pixel AF is a game changer for video.

What reviewers didn't like

Expensive. Some users complained that they had difficulty getting a sharp viewfinder image.
Frame rate isn’t particularly high.
The users who might want to stay away are video professionals – for video production, we think there are better, possibly even cheaper options.
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