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SENSOR Sensor size: Full frame (36 x 24 mm)
IMAGE ISO: Auto, 100-32000 (expands to 50-102400)
IMAGE Boosted ISO (maximum): 102400
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Continuous drive: 7.0 fps
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen dots: 1,620,000
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Touch screen: Yes
VIDEOGRAPHY FEATURES Resolutions: 4096 x 2160 (29.97p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 29.97p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (119.9p)
OPTICS & FOCUS Number of focus points: 61
PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 890 g (1.96 lb / 31.39 oz)
OTHER FEATURES GPS: Built-in
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SENSOR Effective pixels: 36 megapixels
SENSOR Max resolution: 7360 x 4912
SENSOR Sensor photo detectors: 37 megapixels
IMAGE White balance presets: 12
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Built-in flash: Yes (pop-up)
Summary
The D800 highest resolution of 7360 x 4912 pixels (36 megapixels) is better in comparison with the EOS 5D Mark IV maximum resolution of 6720 x 4480 pixels (30 megapixels). The EOS 5D Mark IV is equipped with larger sensor than the D800: Full frame (36 x 24 mm) versus Full frame (35.9 x 24 mm). This is very significant specification of this camera as large sensor lets the photographer to capture photos of the more professional quality. The EOS 5D Mark IV has a wider ISO range of 100-32000 than 100-6400 ISO range of the D800. Such ISO range allow you to capture good quality photos in more difficult situations. The D800 offers more presets of white balance - 12. This specification gives the photographer more control over colour. The EOS 5D Mark IV has more number of focus points than the D800: 61 vs 51. More focus points means less risk of losing focus lock when following a moving subject.
The EOS 5D Mark IV display is better as it offers more number of screen dots 1,620,000 in comparison to 921,000 dots of the D800 display. The higher dot count display is better for reviewing photos on your camera. The EOS 5D Mark IV has a touch screen.
The D800 has built-in flash. The EOS 5D Mark IV weighs 890g that is 110g lighter in comparison with the weight of the D800. The EOS 5D Mark IV is equipped with built-in GPS. This feature can be convenient for the travel photographer, to be able to check the picture metadata and find out exactly where an image was captured.
The Canon EOS 5D Mark IV has 10 advantages and the D800 only 5 so the EOS 5D Mark IV is the best buy. Get the lowest price on Amazon