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Canon M5 vs Nikon D5500 – Comparison

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 M5Nikon D5500
Megapixels24.224.2
Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
Sensor FormatAPS-CAPS-C (DX)
Crop Factor1.6x1.5x
AA FilterYesNone
Image Resolution6000 x 40006000 x 4000
Body Image StabilizationYes (Movie only)No
Lens MountCanon EF-MNikon FX/DX
ISO100 - 25,600100 - 25,600
Expanded ISONoneNo
AF Points49 Hybrid39
Cross-type AF PointsDual Pixel AF9
Continuous Mode7fps5fps
LCD3.2" - Articulating3.2" - Fully Articulated
LCD Resolution1,620,000 dots1,036,800 dots
TouchscreenYesYes
Focus PeakingYesNo
Top LCD DisplayNoNo
Viewfinder TypeEVF (2.36M)Optical
Viewfinder Coverage100%95%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.82x
Video Resolution1920x1080 (60/50/30/25/24p1920x1080 (60/50/30/25/24p
 1280x720 (60/50p)1280x720 (60/50p)
Microphone JackYesYes
Headphone JackNoNo
Memory Card TypeSD SD
Dual Card SlotsNoNo
SD UHS SupportUHS-IUHS-I
Fastest Shutter Speed1/40001/4000
Slowest Shutter Speed30"30"
Bulb ModeYesYes
JPEG Buffer Size27100
RAW Buffer Size187
Time LapseYesYes
Built-in FlashYesYes
Max Flash Sync Speed1/2001/200
Startup Time1.2s0.4s
Built-in Wi-FiYesYes
Built-in GPSNoNo
Built- in NFCYesNo
BluetoothYesNo
USB TypeUSB 2.0USB 2.0
Environmentally SealedNoNo
Battery Life (CIPA)295 shots820 shots
Battery IncludedYes (LP-E17)Yes (EN-EL14a)
Weight15.0 oz (427g)14.8 oz (420g)
Size4.6 x 3.5 x 2.4"4.9 x 3.8 x 2.8"
PriceAmazonAmazon
Release Date20162015

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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