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Canon M5 vs Canon R7

Portability
77 Imaging
67 Features
84 Overall
73
Canon EOS M5 front
 
Canon EOS R7 front
Portability
64 Imaging
75 Features
93 Overall
82

Canon M5 vs Canon R7 Key Specs

Canon M5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 427g - 116 x 89 x 61mm
  • Revealed September 2016
Canon R7
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 612g - 132 x 90 x 92mm
  • Introduced May 2022
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Canon M5 vs Canon R7 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Canon M5 versus Canon R7, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras and both are manufactured by Canon. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the M5 (24MP) and R7 (33MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The M5 was introduced 6 years prior to the R7 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the M5 grades against the R7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon M5 over the Canon R7

		

		

			
 M5 R7 
Display size3.2"3.00"Larger display (+0.2")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Canon R7 over the Canon M5

		

		

			
 R7 M5 
IntroducedMay 2022September 2016More recent by 69 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon M5 and Canon R7

		

		

			
 M5 R7 
Focus manually  More exact focus
Display resolution1620k1620kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen  Both are selfie friendly
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon M5 vs Canon R7 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon M5 has physical measurements of 116mm x 89mm x 61mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.4") along with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Canon R7 has sizing of 132mm x 90mm x 92mm (5.2" x 3.5" x 3.6") and a weight of 612 grams (1.35 lbs).
Analyze the Canon M5 versus Canon R7 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the M5 versus the R7.
Canon M5 vs Canon R7 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the M5 and R7 is 77 and 64 respectively.
Canon M5 vs Canon R7 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon M5 vs Canon R7 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through specifications. The visual below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the M5 and R7.
To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Canon R7 to give extra detail using its extra 9MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The older M5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Canon M5 vs Canon R7 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon M5 vs Canon R7 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon M5 vs Canon R7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon M5 as a Portrait photography camera
 Canon R7 as a Portrait photography camera
80
 manual focus
 decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 has face detect focusing
 exports RAW files
85
 manual focus
 great megapixels (33 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 supports face detect focus
 saves RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Canon M5 as a Street photography camera
 Canon R7 as a Street photography camera
77
 tilting screen
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 exports RAW files
 has focus by touch
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 no image stabilization
74
 screen articulates
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 saves RAW files
 provides focus via touch
 environment sealing
 great high ISO (32,000)
 more heavy than competition in class (612g)
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Sports Comparison
 Canon M5 as a Sports photography camera
 Canon R7 as a Sports photography camera
66
 decent megapixels (24MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 has tracking focus
 has phase detect AF
 no image stabilization
 bad battery power (295 per charge)
87
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
 silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 great megapixels (33 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 supports tracking focus
 environment sealing
 better than average battery (660 shots)
 comes with phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon M5 Travel photography highlights
Canon R7 Travel photography highlights
77
 connects via bluetooth
 has focus by touch
 decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 display is selfie friendly
 bad battery power (295 per charge)
74
 better than average battery (660 shots)
 environment sealing
 has bluetooth
 provides focus via touch
 great megapixels (33 megapixels)
 selfie friendly display
 more heavy than competition in class (612 grams)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Canon M5 Landscape photography factors
Canon R7 Landscape photography factors
73
 manual focus
 change lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
 screen size is good (3.2 inch)
 decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 exports RAW files
 no image stabilization
 bad battery power (295 CIPA)
86
 manual focus
 change lenses (Canon RF mount)
 screen is a decent size (3.00")
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 great megapixels (33MP)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 great high ISO (32,000)
 saves RAW files
 environment sealing
 better than average battery (660 shots)
 2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon M5 Vlogging info
Canon R7 Vlogging info
77
 display is selfie friendly
 touch screen
 has face detect focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 has mic socket
 no image stabilization
74
 selfie friendly display
 has touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 supports face detect focus
 good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 does have microphone support
 more heavy than competition in class (612g)
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Canon M5 vs Canon R7 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M5 and Canon R7
 Canon EOS M5Canon EOS R7
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model Canon EOS M5 Canon EOS R7
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2016-09-15 2022-05-24
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 7 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 22.2 x 14.8mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 328.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 33 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 6960 x 4640
Maximum native ISO 25600 32000
Maximum boosted ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points 49 651
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF-M Canon RF
Available lenses 23 35
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.6
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 3.00 inches
Screen resolution 1,620k dots 1,620k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.72x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames per second 15.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings - no built-in flash
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 170 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 170 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 85 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 85 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 340 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 170 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 180 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 90 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 45 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 45 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 30 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 12 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 12 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MP4, H.264, AAC MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 427 grams (0.94 lbs) 612 grams (1.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 89 x 61mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.4") 132 x 90 x 92mm (5.2" x 3.5" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 77 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 1262 not tested
Other
Battery life 295 photographs 660 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - LP-E6NH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom, remote) Yes
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card Double UHS-II SD card slot
Card slots Single Dual
Launch price $680 $1,499