Nikon Z30 vs Canon EOS 5D Mark IV

This is a full comparison between the cameras Nikon Z30 and Canon EOS 5D Mark IV. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Nikon Z30 is manufacturered by Nikon but Canon EOS 5D Mark IV is from Canon. Both Nikon and Canon are well known brands though.

Nikon Z30 were released 2022 and Canon EOS 5D Mark IV was released 2016. That is a 6 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Nikon Z30 2022
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV 2016

Type of camera

Nikon Z30 is a Mirrorless camera while Canon EOS 5D Mark IV is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Nikon Z30 has a "Nikon DX"-sensor while Canon EOS 5D Mark IV has a "Canon Full Frame"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

Camera Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Nikon Z30 75 mm
Nikon DX sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV 50 mm
Full-frame sensor
No crop factor/focal length multiplier

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Nikon)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)

Resolution

Nikon Z30 has a 21 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 5D Mark IV has 30 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Nikon Z30 21 MP
20668416 pixels
5568 x 3712
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV 30 MP
30105600 pixels
6720 x 4480

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV has a 46 % larger resolution than Nikon Z30. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.

ISO range

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV has a larger ISO-range than Nikon Z30. Canon EOS 5D Mark IV has an ISO range that stretches from 50 to 102400 while Nikon Z30 has 100 to 51200.

Camera ISO Range
Nikon Z30 100-51200
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV 50-102400

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon Z30
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 5D Mark IV

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Nikon Z30 can shoot up to 11 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 5D Mark IV can shoot up to 7 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Nikon Z30 11
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV 7

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

In this case, both Nikon Z30 and Canon EOS 5D Mark IV can shoot movies.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV weighs 890 gr (equal to 1.96 lb) which is 120% heavier than Nikon Z30 and its 405 gr (or 0.89 lb).

Camera Weight
Nikon Z30 405 gr
0.89 lb
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV 890 gr
1.96 lb

Nikon Z30 vs Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Nikon Z30 and Canon EOS 5D Mark IV, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.

Product
Nikon Z30
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Name Nikon Z30 Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Manufacturer Nikon Canon
Release Date and Price
Nikon Z30
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Release Year 2022 2016
Release Date 2022-06-29 2016-08-28
MSRP 710 USD 3499 USD
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Camera Type
Nikon Z30
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Camera Type Mirrorless DSLR
Sensor
Nikon Z30
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Sensor Size APS-C (approx 23.7 x 15.5 mm)
Also known as "DX"
Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm)
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Resolution 5568 x 3712 pixels 6720 x 4480 pixels
Megapixels 21 MP 30 MP
Image Processor EXPEED 6 DIGIC 6+
Image
Nikon Z30
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
ISO Range 100 - 51200 50 - 102400
White Balance Presets 0 6
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 0 stops 0 stops
Uncompressed format RAW RAW
Optics & Focus
Nikon Z30
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Focus Points 209 61
Lens Mount Nikon Z

See Compatible Lenses
Canon EF

See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier DX / APS-C (1.5x)
1.5x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 36 mm
50 mm becomes 75 mm
100 mm becomes 150 mm
200 mm becomes 300 mm
Full frame
No multiplier
Example:
24 mm remains 24 mm
50 mm remains 50 mm
100 mm remains 100 mm
200 mm remains 200 mm
Screen & Viewfinder
Nikon Z30
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Articulated LCD Fully articulated Fixed
Screen size 3” 3,2”
Screen dots 1040000 1620000
Touch screen Yes Yes
Screen type TFT LCD TFT LCD
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type No Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Coverage 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.71×
Viewfinder Resolution 0 0
Photography features
Nikon Z30
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Frames per second 11 fps 7 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Built-in Flash No No
Built-in Flash Range N/A N/A
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse Yes No
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Highlight Weighted
Spot
Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Partial
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features
Nikon Z30
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Video recording Yes Yes
Video format MPEG4
H.264
MPEG4
Video resolution 1920 x 1080
3840 x 2160
1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
3840 x 2160
Built-in Microphone Yes Yes
Built-in Speakers Yes Yes
Storage
Nikon Z30
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Memory Card SD/SDHC
Compact Flash
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Nikon Z30
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
HDMI Output Yes Yes
Microphone Port Yes Yes
Headphone Port No Yes
Wireless Yes
Built-in (802.11ac + Bluetooth)
Yes
Built-In (802.11b/g/n + NFC)
Remote Control Yes (via smartphone) Yes (wired, wireless, or smartphone)
GPS No Yes
Built-in
Body & Dimensions
Nikon Z30
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Enviromentally sealed Yes Yes
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details EN-EL25 lithium-ion battery & charger
LP-E6N lithium-ion battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 330 shots 900 shots
Width 128 mm 151 mm
Height 74 mm 116 mm
Depth 60 mm 76 mm
Weight 405 gram 890 gram