Canon M5 vs Canon R5

Its time to look closer at the Canon M5 versus Canon R5, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless and both of them are created by Canon. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the M5 (24MP) and R5 (45MP) and the M5 (APS-C) and R5 (Full frame) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The M5 was revealed 4 years earlier than the R5 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the M5 matches up against the R5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS M5 and Canon EOS R5. The full galleries are available at Canon M5 Gallery and Canon R5 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon M5 enjoys outside dimensions of 116mm x 89mm x 61mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.4") along with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Canon R5 has dimensions of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") and a weight of 738 grams (1.63 lbs).

Compare the Canon M5 versus Canon R5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the M5 and the R5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the M5 and R5 is 77 and 59 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking a spec sheet. The visual here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the M5 and R5.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The M5 having a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Canon R5 will resolve extra detail because of its extra 21 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively. The older M5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.