Canon M5 vs Canon M6 – Comparison

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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