Canon M5 vs Canon R

Below, we will be looking at the Canon M5 and Canon R, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless and both are offered by Canon. The image resolution of the M5 (24MP) and the R (30MP) is pretty similar but the M5 (APS-C) and R (Full frame) use totally different sensor size.

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The M5 was announced 24 months earlier than the R which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the M5 grades versus the R with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS M5 and Canon EOS R. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon M5 Gallery and Canon R Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon M5 has outer measurements of 116mm x 89mm x 61mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Canon R has dimensions of 136mm x 98mm x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Look at the Canon M5 and Canon R in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the M5 vs the R.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the M5 and R is 77 and 62 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the M5 and R.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The M5 using its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Canon R will offer greater detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged M5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.