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PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Built-in flash: Yes
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Continuous drive: 8.0 fps
VIDEOGRAPHY FEATURES Microphone: Stereo
OPTICS & FOCUS Number of focus points: 325
PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 469 g (1.03 lb / 16.54 oz)
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SENSOR Effective pixels: 30 megapixels
SENSOR Max resolution: 6720 x 4480
SENSOR Sensor size: Full frame (36 x 24 mm)
IMAGE ISO: Auto, 100-32000 (expands to 50-102400)
IMAGE Boosted ISO (minimum): 50
IMAGE Boosted ISO (maximum): 102400
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Minimum shutter speed: 30 sec
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Maximum shutter speed: 1/8000 sec
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen size: 3.2″
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen dots: 1,620,000
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Touch screen: Yes
PHYSICAL Battery Life (CIPA): 900
OTHER FEATURES GPS: Built-in
Summary
The EOS 5D Mark IV highest resolution of 6720 x 4480 pixels (30 megapixels) is better in comparison with the X100F maximum resolution of 6000 x 4000 pixels (24 megapixels). The EOS 5D Mark IV is equipped with bigger sensor compared to the X100F: Full frame (36 x 24 mm) versus APS-C (23.6 x 15.6 mm). It is the most important difference between these models because large sensor lets the photographer to capture pictures of the more professional quality. The EOS 5D Mark IV has a wider ISO range of 100-32000 than 200-12800 ISO range of the X100F. This ISO range let the camera owner to capture better pictures in more difficult situations. The X100F offers more number of focus points than the EOS 5D Mark IV: 325 vs 61. More number of focus points means more convenience when attempting to focus on subjects which are not centred.
The EOS 5D Mark IV display is better as it has more number of screen dots 1,620,000 in compare to 1,040,000 dots of the X100F screen. The higher dot count display is better for reviewing photos on your camera. The EOS 5D Mark IV is produced with Yes inch touch screen which is bigger than No inch display of the X100F The EOS 5D Mark IV provides better minimum (30 seconds) and fastest (1/8000 second) shutter speeds.
The X100F is produced with built-in flash. The EOS 5D Mark IV battery life is better in compare to the X100F battery life. In accordance with CIPA standards the camera owner will be able to take 900 photos with the EOS 5D Mark IV and only 390 with the X100F. The X100F weighs 469g that is 421g less in comparison with the weight of the EOS 5D Mark IV. This feature can be useful if the camera owner is a traveller, to be able to go into the picture metadata and find out exactly where a picture was produced.
Taking into account the above differences the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV will be the best buy. Get the list of the best offers on Amazon