Canon EOS M5 vs Canon EOS M Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Mirrorless cameras.

EOS M5 vs EOS M - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Canon EOS M5 vs Canon EOS M Specs

EOS M5

  • Introduced in September 2016
  • Mirrorless
  • Sensor: APS-C
  • 24 megapixel
  • 9 frames/second
  • 100 – 25600 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 80.00mm (3.1″) Monitor, articulated
  • Lens mount EF-M
  • WiFi built-in
  • 115.6 x 89.2 x 60.6mm³ (4.6″ x 3.5″ x 2.4″)
  • 427g (13.8 oz.)

All specs: Main page for EOS M5

EOS M

  • Introduced in July 2012
  • Mirrorless
  • Sensor: APS-C
  • 18 megapixel
  • 4 frames/second
  • 100 – 12800 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • No viewfinder
  • 77.00mm (3.0″) Monitor
  • Lens mount EF-M
  • No WiFi
  • 108.6 x 66.5 x 32.3mm³ (4.3″ x 2.6″ x 1.3″)
  • 298g (9.6 oz.)

All specs: Main page for EOS M

EOS M5 vs EOS M Sensors

On the pictures below the sensor areas of cameras are highlighted.

This infographic highlights the sensor areas of both models compared to other common sensor formats:

Info graphic: EOS M5 an EOS M sensor comparison

Canon EOS M5 VS Canon EOS M Other Specs Comparison

Why is Canon EOS M5 a better choice

EOS M5

EOS M
Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

24.40 18.00
Higher speed (4, frames/second)

9 4
Auto Focus points (4)

49 31
Better sensibility (4)

100 – 25600 ISO 100 – 12800 ISO
Built-in flash (2)
Better monitor (2, Megapixel)

1.62 1.04
Articulated monitor (2)
Longer battery life (3, photos)

295 230
WiFi (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the EOS M5 are the higher resolution, that the camera is faster and the faster and more accurate auto focus. Additional pros for the Canon are the larger sensitivity, the built-in flash and that the display has a higher resolution. A nice touch is the articulated display, that the battery has more stamina and the built-in wifi that permits remote shooting and image transfer without the need for a cable connection.

The EOS M5 scores 28 points.

Otherwise why to choose Canon EOS M

EOS M5

EOS M
Weighs less (2)

427g
(13.8 oz.)		 298g
(9.6 oz.)
More portable (2)

625cm³
(39 cu.in.)		 233cm³
(15 cu.in.)

Conclusion: Advantages of the EOS M are the lower weight than the EOS M5 and the more compact size.

Yields 4 points for the EOS M.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

EOS M5

EOS M
Sensor format

APS-C APS-C
Sensor cleaning
Lens selection

7 7
Touch screen
Video resolution

1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
External microphone
Canon EOS M5 VS Canon EOS M Dimensions

Look at front view of the EOS M5 and EOS M

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Canon EOS M5

Canon EOS M

28
4

We recommend Canon EOS M5 as better choice.