Canon M5 vs Canon M50 II

Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon M5 vs Canon M50 II, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both offered by Canon. The sensor resolution of the M5 (24MP) and the M50 II (24MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The M5 was unveiled 5 years prior to the M50 II which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the M5 scores against the M50 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M5 & Canon EOS M50 Mark II. The full galleries are available at Canon M5 Gallery & Canon M50 II Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon M5 offers exterior measurements of 116mm x 89mm x 61mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.4") with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Canon M50 II has measurements of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") with a weight of 387 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the M5 and the M50 II.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the M5 and M50 II is 77 and 79 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through specs. The pic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the M5 and M50 II.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of files although you will need to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged M5 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.