Let’s compare the Canon M5 vs Canon M6.
Our comparison table below covers all the important specifications of each camera. Below that, we specifically talk about the new improvements and which model is better suited for your needs.
Canon M5 Canon M6
Megapixels 24.2 24.2
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Sensor Format APS-C APS-C
Crop Factor 1.6x 1.6x
AA Filter Yes Yes
Image Resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Body Image Stabilization Yes (Movie only) Yes (Movie only)
Lens Mount Canon EF-M Canon EF-M
ISO 100 - 25,600 100 - 25,600
Expanded ISO None None
AF Points 49 Hybrid 49 Hybrid
Cross-type AF Points Dual Pixel AF Dual Pixel AF
Continuous Mode 7fps 7fps
LCD 3.2" - Articulating 3.0" - Articulating
LCD Resolution 1,620,000 dots 1,040,000 dots
Touchscreen Yes Yes
Focus Peaking Yes Yes
Top LCD Display No No
Viewfinder Type EVF (2.36M) Optional
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification
Video Resolution 1920x1080 (60/50/30/25/24p 1920x1080 (60/50/30/25/24p
1280x720 (60/50p) 1280x720 (60/50p)
Microphone Jack Yes Yes
Headphone Jack No No
Memory Card Type SD SD
Dual Card Slots No No
SD UHS Support UHS-I UHS-I
Fastest Shutter Speed 1/4000 1/4000
Slowest Shutter Speed 30" 30"
Bulb Mode Yes Yes
JPEG Buffer Size 27 26
RAW Buffer Size 18 17
Time Lapse Yes Yes
Built-in Flash Yes Yes
Max Flash Sync Speed 1/200 1/200
Startup Time 1.2s
Built-in Wi-Fi Yes Yes
Built-in GPS No No
Built- in NFC Yes Yes
Bluetooth Yes Yes
USB Type USB 2.0 USB 2.0
Environmentally Sealed No No
Battery Life (CIPA) 295 shots 295 shots
Battery Included Yes (LP-E17) Yes (LP-E17)
Weight 15.0 oz (427g) 12.1 oz (343g)
Size 4.6 x 3.5 x 2.4" 4.4 x 2.7 x 1.8"
Price Amazon Amazon
Release Date 2016 2017
Canon M5 Advantages:
- LCD – 3.2″ vs 3.0″.
- LCD Resolution – Higher resolution.
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Canon M6 Advantages:
- Weight – The Canon M6 weighs 84g less.
- Size – The Canon M6 is noticeably smaller.
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