Canon M5 vs Sony A77 II – Comparison

Let’s compare the Canon M5 vs Sony A77 II.

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	A77 II
Megapixels	24.2	24.3
Sensor Type	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Format	APS-C	APS-C
Crop Factor	1.6x	1.5x
AA Filter	Yes	Yes
Image Resolution	6000 x 4000	6000 x 4000
Body Image Stabilization	Yes (Movie only)	Yes - 5-Axis
Lens Mount	Canon EF-M	Sony A
ISO	100 - 25,600	100 - 25,600
Expanded ISO	None	50 - 51,200
AF Points	49 Hybrid	79
Cross-type AF Points	Dual Pixel AF	15 cross-type
Continuous Mode	7fps	12fps
LCD	3.2" - Articulating	3.0" - Articulating
LCD Resolution	1,620,000 dots	1,229,760 dots
Touchscreen	Yes	No
Focus Peaking	Yes	Yes
Top LCD Display	No	Yes
Viewfinder Type	EVF (2.36M)	EVF
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification		1.09x
Video Resolution	1920x1080 (60/50/30/25/24p	1920x1080 (60/24p)
	1280x720 (60/50p)	1440x1080 (30p)
Microphone Jack	Yes	Yes
Headphone Jack	No	No
Memory Card Type	SD	SD or MS Pro
Dual Card Slots	No	No
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	26
RAW Buffer Size	18	28
Time Lapse	Yes	Yes
Built-in Flash	Yes	Yes
Max Flash Sync Speed	1/200	1/250
Startup Time	1.2s	0.8s
Built-in Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Built-in GPS	No	No
Built- in NFC	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	No
USB Type	USB 2.0	USB 2.0
Environmentally Sealed	No	Yes
Battery Life (CIPA)	295 shots	480 shots
Battery Included	Yes (LP-E17)	Yes (NP-FM500H)
Weight	15.0 oz (427g)	22.8 oz (647g)
Size	4.6 x 3.5 x 2.4"	5.6 x 4.1 x 3.2"
Price	Amazon	Amazon
Release Date	2016	2014

Canon M5 Advantages:

• LCD – 3.2″ vs 3.0″.

• LCD Resolution – Higher resolution.

• Touchscreen Support

• Bluetooth Support

• Weight – The Canon M5 weighs 220g less.

• Size – The Canon M5 is noticeably smaller.

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Sony A77 II Advantages:

• Body Image Stabilization – The Sony A77 II has built-in body stabilization for photos and videos, which is an excellent feature for traveling and shooting in low light.

• ISO – 51,200 vs 25,600. Higher maximum ISO sensitivity.

• AF Points – 79 vs 49.

• Continuous mode – 12fps vs 7fps. More is better for sports and wildlife since you have more chances of getting a tack sharp shot.

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

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

• RAW Buffer Size – 28 vs 18. 

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

• Environmentally Sealed – The Sony A77 II is much more protected for shooting outdoors in difficult terrain and bad weather conditions.

• Battery Life – 480 shots vs 295 shots.

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