Canon M5 vs Canon R8

Following is a in depth comparison of the Canon M5 versus Canon R8, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras and both of them are built by Canon. The sensor resolution of the M5 (24MP) and the R8 (24MP) is relatively close but the M5 (APS-C) and R8 (Full frame) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The M5 was released 7 years earlier than the R8 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the M5 scores against the R8 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS M5 & Canon EOS R8. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon M5 Gallery & Canon R8 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon M5 comes with external 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 R8 has measurements of 133mm x 86mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.4" x 2.8") having a weight of 461 grams (1.02 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the M5 against the R8.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the M5 and R8 is 77 and 71 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing specs. The image underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the M5 and R8.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with the identical resolution albeit not the same sensor sizes. The M5 contains the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF harder. The more aged M5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.