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Canon EOS M6 vs EOS M5 Comparison

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Take a look at this new Canon EOS M6 vs EOS M5 comparison. Maybe you are wondering why Canon released an EOS M6 if they had to bring everything from its predecessor?

If you decide to buy EOS M6 vs EOS M5, we recommend you to check the details of these mid-range cameras with APS-c sized image sensors.

If you wonder about the differences for the EOS M6, they are limited to the built-in EVF on the M5 and the flip-up selfie screen on the M6. The MILC gains an additional top plate control dial compared to the M3, which should improve handling.

Canon EOS M5 camera features a 24.2 Megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor and Dual Pixel CMOS AF. The new MILC has a DIGIC 7 processor and a built-in 2.36M-dot EVF.

Specifications Comparison of Canon EOS M6 vs EOS M5 Cameras

Specifications Comparison of Canon EOS M6 vs EOS M5 Cameras

You can see the Canon EOS M6 vs EOS M5 specs comparison table below. Some differences like sensor, image size, shooting speed, lcd size etc.. detailed as bold on the table.

Canon EOS M6 vs EOS M5 Comparison Table

Features Canon EOS M6 Canon EOS M5
Sensor resolution 24.2MP APS-C CMOS 24.2 MP APS-C CMOS
Sensor Type / Size APS-C CMOS / 22.3 x 14.9 mm APS-C CMOS  (23.6×15.6mm)
Max Image Resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Image Processor DIGIC 7 Image Processor DIGIC 7 Image Processor
ISO 100-25600 100 – 25600
AF System Fast and smooth Dual Pixel CMOS AF with 49 AF points Fast and smooth Dual Pixel CMOS AF with 49 AF points
LCD 3″ Rear Touchscreen Tilting LCD (1,040,000) 3.2″ Rear Touchscreen Tilting  LCD
Shutter Speed 30 – 1/4000 sec 30 – 1/4000 sec
Built-in Flash Yes (5m) Yes (5m)
Flash X Sync Speed 1/200 sec 1/200 sec
Burst Speed 9 fps 9 fps
Exposure Compensation  ±5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) ±5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
WB Bracketing  Yes Yes
Video Recording
(max. res)
1920 x 1080: 60 fps, 50 fps 1920 x 1080: 60 fps, 50 fps
Mic Input Yes Yes
Headphone Jack
(audio jack)
No No
Wireless Connectivity Yes Yes
USB Charge Yes Yes
Battery Life 295 shots 295 shots
Dimensions 112.0 x 68.0 x 44.5 mm 116.8 x 88.9 x 61.0 mm
Weight 390 g (13.76 oz) 428 g (15.1 oz)
Price $780 $979