Canon M5 vs Nikon D7100 – Comparison

Let’s compare the Canon M5 vs Nikon D7100.

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 D7100
Megapixels	24.2	24.1
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 - 6,400
Expanded ISO	None	25,600
AF Points	49 Hybrid	51
Cross-type AF Points	Dual Pixel AF	15
Continuous Mode	7fps	6fps
LCD	3.2" - Articulating	3.2" - Fixed
LCD Resolution	1,620,000 dots	1,228,800 dots
Touchscreen	Yes	No
Focus Peaking	Yes	No
Top LCD Display	No	Yes
Viewfinder Type	EVF (2.36M)	Optical
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification		0.94x
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	Yes
Memory Card Type	SD	SD + SD
Dual Card Slots	No	Yes
SD UHS Support	UHS-I	UHS-I
Fastest Shutter Speed	1/4000	1/8000
Slowest Shutter Speed	30"	30"
Bulb Mode	Yes	Yes
JPEG Buffer Size	27	12
RAW Buffer Size	18	5
Time Lapse	Yes	Yes
Built-in Flash	Yes	Yes
Max Flash Sync Speed	1/200	1/250
Startup Time	1.2s	0.3s
Built-in Wi-Fi	Yes	No
Built-in GPS	No	No
Built- in NFC	Yes	No
Bluetooth	Yes	No
USB Type	USB 2.0	USB 2.0
Environmentally Sealed	No	Yes
Battery Life (CIPA)	295 shots	950 shots
Battery Included	Yes (LP-E17)	Yes (EN-EL15)
Weight	15.0 oz (427g)	27.0 oz (765g)
Size	4.6 x 3.5 x 2.4"	5.3 x 4.2 x 3.0"
Price	Amazon	Amazon
Release Date	2016	2013

Canon M5 Advantages:

• Body Image Stabilization – It has body image stabilization but it only works in video.

• Continuous mode – 7fps vs 6fps. It’s an advantage, but not something you will really notice that often.

• LCD – It’s articulated.

• LCD Resolution – Higher resolution.

• Touchscreen Support

• Focus Peaking – Very useful for seeing if your subject is in focus (both photo and video).

• JPEG Buffer Size – 27 vs 12. Useful for long bursts.

• RAW Buffer Size – 18 vs 5.

• Built-in Wi-Fi

• Built-in NFC

• Bluetooth Support

• Weight – The Canon M5 weighs 338g less.

• Size – The Canon M5 is noticeably smaller.

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Nikon D7100 Advantages:

• AA Filter – The Nikon D7100 has no AA filter.

• AF Points – 51 vs 49.

• Top LCD Display – When shooting in semi-auto/manual modes, you can quickly preview all of your settings.

• Headphone Jack – Useful for previewing your audio quality straight out the camera.

• Dual Card Slots – More room for extra photos, or simply for backup.

• Faster Max Shutter Speed – 1/8000 vs 1/4000.

• Max Flash Sync Speed – 1/250 vs /200.

• Environmentally Sealed – The Nikon D7100 is much more protected for shooting outdoors in difficult terrain and bad weather conditions.

• Battery Life – 950 shots vs 295 shots.

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