Canon 5D MIV vs Canon M

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon 5D MIV and Canon M, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both sold by Canon. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the 5D MIV (30MP) and M (18MP) and the 5D MIV (Full frame) and M (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The 5D MIV was unveiled 4 years after the M which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 5D MIV being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Canon M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the 5D MIV grades vs the M with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 5D Mark IV & Canon EOS M. The full galleries are provided at Canon 5D MIV Gallery & Canon M Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon 5D MIV comes with physical dimensions of 151mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") and a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) while the Canon M has proportions of 109mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the 5D MIV versus the M.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 5D MIV and M is 55 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The pic below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 5D MIV and M.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 5D MIV with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Canon 5D MIV will resolve greater detail having an extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer 5D MIV should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.