Canon 1D vs Canon M5

Here is a extensive overview of the Canon 1D and Canon M5, former being a Pro DSLR while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are offered by Canon. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the 1D (4MP) and M5 (24MP) and the 1D (APS-H) and M5 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The 1D was revealed 15 years before the M5 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon 1D being a Large SLR camera and the Canon M5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the 1D grades against the M5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS-1D & Canon EOS M5. The full galleries are provided at Canon 1D Gallery & Canon M5 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon 1D comes with external measurements of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") having a weight of 1585 grams (3.49 lbs) whilst the Canon M5 has dimensions of 116mm x 89mm x 61mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.4") with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 1D and Canon M5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the 1D versus the M5.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 1D and M5 is 50 and 77 respectively.

Often, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1D and M5.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 1D with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Canon M5 will offer more detail because of its extra 20 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older 1D is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.