Let’s compare the Canon M5 vs Nikon D5500.
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 Nikon D5500
Megapixels 24.2 24.2
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Sensor Format APS-C APS-C (DX)
Crop Factor 1.6x 1.5x
AA Filter Yes None
Image Resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Body Image Stabilization Yes (Movie only) No
Lens Mount Canon EF-M Nikon FX/DX
ISO 100 - 25,600 100 - 25,600
Expanded ISO None No
AF Points 49 Hybrid 39
Cross-type AF Points Dual Pixel AF 9
Continuous Mode 7fps 5fps
LCD 3.2" - Articulating 3.2" - Fully Articulated
LCD Resolution 1,620,000 dots 1,036,800 dots
Touchscreen Yes Yes
Focus Peaking Yes No
Top LCD Display No No
Viewfinder Type EVF (2.36M) Optical
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.82x
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 27 100
RAW Buffer Size 18 7
Time Lapse Yes Yes
Built-in Flash Yes Yes
Max Flash Sync Speed 1/200 1/200
Startup Time 1.2s 0.4s
Built-in Wi-Fi Yes Yes
Built-in GPS No No
Built- in NFC Yes No
Bluetooth Yes No
USB Type USB 2.0 USB 2.0
Environmentally Sealed No No
Battery Life (CIPA) 295 shots 820 shots
Battery Included Yes (LP-E17) Yes (EN-EL14a)
Weight 15.0 oz (427g) 14.8 oz (420g)
Size 4.6 x 3.5 x 2.4" 4.9 x 3.8 x 2.8"
Price Amazon Amazon
Release Date 2016 2015
Canon M5 Advantages:
- Body Image Stabilization – It has body image stabilization but it only works in video.
- AF Points – 49 vs 39
- Continuous mode – 7fps vs 5fps. More is better for sports and wildlife since you have more chances of getting a tack sharp shot.
- LCD Resolution – Higher resolution.
- Focus Peaking – Very useful for seeing if your subject is in focus (both photo and video).
- Viewfinder Coverage – 100% vs 95%.
- RAW Buffer Size – 18 vs 7.
- Built-in NFC
- Bluetooth Support
- Size – The Canon M5 is noticeably smaller.
You can buy it at Amazon or read more reviews.
Nikon D5500 Advantages:
- AA Filter – The Nikon D5500 has no AA filter.
- LCD – It’s fully articulated.
- JPEG Buffer Size – 100 vs 27. Useful for long bursts.
- Battery Life – 820 shots vs 295 shots.
You can buy it at Amazon or read more reviews.
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