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Canon M5 vs Canon SL3

Portability
77
Imaging
66
Features
84
Overall
73
Canon EOS M5 front
 
Canon EOS Rebel SL3 front
Portability
71
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74

Canon M5 vs Canon SL3 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
  • Announced September 2016
Canon SL3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 449g - 122 x 93 x 70mm
  • Released April 2019
  • Alternative Name is EOS 250D / EOS Kiss X10
  • Previous Model is Canon SL2
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Canon M5 vs Canon SL3 Overview

The following is a in depth review of the Canon M5 vs Canon SL3, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both built by Canon. The image resolution of the M5 (24MP) and the SL3 (24MP) is relatively similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The M5 was unveiled 3 years prior to the SL3 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon M5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Canon SL3 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the M5 grades against the SL3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon M5 over the Canon SL3

 M5 SL3 
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1620k1040kClearer screen (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Canon SL3 over the Canon M5

 SL3 M5 
ReleasedApril 2019September 2016Newer by 31 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen

Common features in the Canon M5 and Canon SL3

 M5 SL3 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon M5 vs Canon SL3 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon M5 has got 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) and the Canon SL3 has measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 449 grams (0.99 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the M5 against the SL3.

Canon M5 vs Canon SL3 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the M5 and SL3 is 77 and 71 respectively.

Canon M5 vs Canon SL3 top view buttons comparison

Canon M5 vs Canon SL3 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the M5 and SL3.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures although you really should take the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged M5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon M5 vs Canon SL3 sensor size comparison

Canon M5 vs Canon SL3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M5 vs Canon SL3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M5 Portrait photography advice
Canon SL3 Portrait photography advice
79
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
80
focusing manually
decent MP (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon M5 Street photography information
Canon SL3 Street photography information
77
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
includes focus by touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
74
screen can move to multiple angles
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
provides touch to focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M5 Sports photography details
Canon SL3 Sports photography details
66
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (295 shots)
69
decent MP (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery (1,070 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
low fps (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon M5 Travel photography info
Canon SL3 Travel photography info
77
connects via bluetooth
includes focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
not so great battery (295 per charge)
82
better than average battery (1,070 per charge)
supports bluetooth
provides touch to focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon M5
Landscape photography with Canon SL3
72
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (295 per charge)
78
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent MP (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (1,070 shots)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon M5
Vlogging with Canon SL3
77
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic port
lack of image stabilization
75
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic port
lack of image stabilization
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Canon M5 vs Canon SL3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M5 and Canon SL3
 Canon EOS M5Canon EOS Rebel SL3
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model type Canon EOS M5 Canon EOS Rebel SL3
Also called - EOS 250D / EOS Kiss X10
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2016-09-15 2019-04-10
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 7 DIGIC 8
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 22.3 x 14.9mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 332.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Highest boosted ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 49 9
Cross type focus points - 1
Lens
Lens support Canon EF-M Canon EF/EF-S
Amount of lenses 23 326
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.6
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,620 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.54x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 9.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MP4, H.264, AAC MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 427 grams (0.94 lbs) 449 grams (0.99 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 89 x 61mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.4") 122 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 77 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1262 not tested
Other
Battery life 295 shots 1070 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - LP-E17
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom, remote) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $680 $599