Canon 70D vs Canon M5

Here, we will be looking at the Canon 70D vs Canon M5, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are built by Canon. The image resolution of the 70D (20MP) and the M5 (24MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The 70D was launched 3 years before the M5 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon 70D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Canon M5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the 70D matches up against the M5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 70D & Canon EOS M5. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon 70D Gallery & Canon M5 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon 70D has got physical dimensions of 139mm x 104mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) whilst the Canon M5 has proportions of 116mm x 89mm x 61mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.4") having a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the 70D compared to the M5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 70D and M5 is 59 and 77 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The picture below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 70D and M5.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon M5 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 70D is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.