The Canon EOS 5D Mark IV is a professional-grade 30.4-megapixel full-frame digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) camera made by Canon. Announced on 25 August 2016 as the successor to the EOS 5D Mark III, the camera featured a 61-point autofocus system inherited from the EOS-1D X Mark II, Dual Pixel CMOS AF for both stills and video, DCI 4K video recording, a fully touch-enabled LCD screen, and built-in Wi-Fi and NFC connectivity. The camera went on sale in September 2016 with a retail price of $3,499 in the US, ã3,599 in the UK, and â¬4,129 in the Eurozone.
The EOS 5D Mark IV received positive reviews from photography critics and won multiple industry awards, including the Technical Image Press Association (TIPA) Best Full-Frame DSLR Expert award in 2017 and the European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA) Professional DSLR Camera 2017âÂÂ2018 award. Reviewers praised the camera's improved image quality, particularly its enhanced dynamic range, touchscreen interface, and Dual Pixel AF system, with Digital Photography Review describing it as "the most refined 5D yet" and an evolutionary update that offered "appreciably better quality" than its predecessor. However, some reviewers noted limitations in video capabilities, particularly the Motion JPEG codec for 4K recording and the 1.64x crop factor in 4K mode.
Since the Mark IV's release, Canon has not produced another DSLR in this market segment, with the EOS R5 mirrorless camera effectively serving as its successor. In March 2026 the camera was discontinued in japan although it remained available in some other markets.
New features over the EOS 5D Mark III are:
The Canon EOS 5D Mark IV received positive reviews from photography critics and publications, with reviewers praising its refinements and improvements over its predecessor while noting it represented an evolutionary rather than revolutionary upgrade.
The camera won multiple industry awards in 2017. The Technical Image Press Association (TIPA) awarded it Best Full-Frame DSLR Expert in 2017. The European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA) named it Professional DSLR Camera 2017âÂÂ2018, marking the third consecutive year Canon received this award. Imaging Resource selected the camera as Best Professional DSLR of 2016 and gave it a "Dave's Pick" recommendation.
Professional reviews consistently highlighted the camera's improved image quality and refined feature set. Digital Photography Review described the 5D Mark IV as "the most refined 5D yet," noting that while it was "an evolutionary update" rather than revolutionary, it offered "appreciably better quality (and at a faster rate) than its predecessor." The review praised the touchscreen interface, Dual Pixel CMOS AF system, built-in Wi-Fi and NFC, and noted significant improvements in dynamic range compared to the Mark III, particularly with "far less noisy shadow detail at lower ISO values." The publication concluded it was "a camera that will stand up to years of abuse and churn out images" and would "reward them with better and more reliable results than ever before."
Imaging Resource praised the camera's image quality, noting "top-notch hue and color accuracy, excellent high ISO performance, and displays much better dynamic range compared to the 5D Mark III." The review highlighted that the Dual Pixel CMOS AF system made focusing "easy and smooth" for video work.
However, some reviewers noted limitations in the camera's video capabilities. Digital Photography Review pointed out that the Motion JPEG codec for 4K video, 1080p-limited HDMI output, and 1.64x crop factor in 4K mode meant "anyone looking to shoot serious video is likely to be turned off." Reviewers also expressed concerns about the camera's limited customization options for controls.
On 20 April 2017 Canon issued a press release, announcing the upcoming availability of a C-LOG upgrade for existing EOS 5D Mark IV cameras. Pricing was set at $99 USD and cameras shipping with the feature upgrade pre-installed were announced for July 2017.
In early 2019 Canon released a Voice Tag upgrade for existing EOS 5D Mark IV cameras. Pricing was set at $99 USD.
Canon released several firmware updates for the EOS 5D Mark IV during its production run. The final firmware version was 1.4.0.