Canon EOS 5D Mark IV vs Canon EOS 350D

This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and Canon EOS 350D. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

These cameras are both manufactured by Canon.

Type of camera

Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Canon EOS 5D Mark IV has a "Canon Full Frame"-sensor while Canon EOS 350D has a "Canon APS-C"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

** 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 (Canon)

Resolution

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV has a 30 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 350D has 8 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV has a 278 % larger resolution than Canon EOS 350D. 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 Canon EOS 350D. Canon EOS 5D Mark IV has an ISO range that stretches from 50 to 102400 while Canon EOS 350D has 100 to 1600.

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 Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 350D

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Canon EOS 5D Mark IV can shoot up to 7 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 350D can shoot up to 2,8 pictures per seconds.

Ability to record movies

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

When comparing these two cameras there is only one of them that can shoot movies and that is Canon EOS 5D Mark IV. Unfortunately Canon EOS 350D does not support recording movies and movie clips.

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 65% heavier than Canon EOS 350D and its 540 gr (or 1.19 lb).

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV vs Canon EOS 350D Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and Canon EOS 350D, 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	Canon EOS 5D Mark IV	Canon EOS 350D
Name	Canon EOS 5D Mark IV	Canon EOS 350D
Manufacturer	Canon	Canon
Release Date and Price	Canon EOS 5D Mark IV	Canon EOS 350D
Release Year	2016	2005
Release Date	2016-08-28	2005-02-17
MSRP	3499 USD	899 USD
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Camera Type	Canon EOS 5D Mark IV	Canon EOS 350D
Camera Type	DSLR	DSLR
Sensor	Canon EOS 5D Mark IV	Canon EOS 350D
Sensor Size	Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm)	APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm)
Sensor Type	CMOS	CMOS
Resolution	6720 x 4480 pixels	3456 x 2304 pixels
Megapixels	30 MP	8 MP
Image Processor	DIGIC 6+	DIGIC 2
Image	Canon EOS 5D Mark IV	Canon EOS 350D
ISO Range	50 - 102400	100 - 1600
White Balance Presets	6	6
Custom White Balance	Yes	Yes
Image Stabilization	No	No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating	0 stops	0 stops
Uncompressed format	RAW	RAW
Optics & Focus	Canon EOS 5D Mark IV	Canon EOS 350D
Autofocus Motor	Yes	Yes
Autofocus	Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView	Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous
Focus Points	61	7
Lens Mount	Canon EF See Compatible Lenses	Canon EF Canon EF-S See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier	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	APS-C Sensor 1.6x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 38 mm 50 mm becomes 80 mm 100 mm becomes 160 mm 200 mm becomes 320 mm
Screen & Viewfinder	Canon EOS 5D Mark IV	Canon EOS 350D
Articulated LCD	Fixed	Fixed
Screen size	3,2”	1.8”
Screen dots	1620000	115000
Touch screen	Yes	No
Screen type	TFT LCD	N/A
Live view	Yes	No
Viewfinder Type	Optical (pentaprism)	Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	95%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.71×	0.8× (0.5× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution	0	N/A
Photography features	Canon EOS 5D Mark IV	Canon EOS 350D
Frames per second	7 fps	2,8 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed	30 seconds	30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed	1/8000 seconds	1/4000 seconds
Built-in Flash	No	Yes
Built-in Flash Range	N/A	12 meters
External Flash	Yes	Yes
Self-Timer	Yes	Yes
Time-lapse	No	Yes
Metering modes	Multi Center Weighted Spot Partial	Multi Center Weighted Partial
Exposure Compensation	+/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)	+/- 2 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features	Canon EOS 5D Mark IV	Canon EOS 350D
Video recording	Yes	No
Video format	MPEG4	N/A
Video resolution	1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160	N/A
Built-in Microphone	Yes	No
Built-in Speakers	Yes	No
Storage	Canon EOS 5D Mark IV	Canon EOS 350D
Memory Card	Compact Flash SD/SDHC	Compact Flash
Connectivity	Canon EOS 5D Mark IV	Canon EOS 350D
HDMI Output	Yes	No
Microphone Port	Yes	No
Headphone Port	Yes	No
Wireless	Yes Built-In (802.11b/g/n + NFC)	No
Remote Control	Yes (wired, wireless, or smartphone)	Yes (E3 connector, InfraRed)
GPS	Yes Built-in	No
Body & Dimensions	Canon EOS 5D Mark IV	Canon EOS 350D
Enviromentally sealed	Yes	No
Battery	Battery Pack	Battery Pack
Battery Details	LP-E6N lithium-ion battery & charger	NB-2LH / NB-2L
Battery Life (CIPA)	900 shots	400 shots
Width	151 mm	127 mm
Height	116 mm	94 mm
Depth	76 mm	64 mm
Weight	890 gram	540 gram