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Canon M5 vs Nikon B700

Portability
77
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73
Canon EOS M5 front
 
Nikon Coolpix B700 front
Portability
65
Imaging
46
Features
64
Overall
53

Canon M5 vs Nikon B700 Key Specs

Canon M5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 427g - 116 x 89 x 61mm
  • Introduced September 2016
Nikon B700
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
  • Launched February 2016
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Canon M5 vs Nikon B700 Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the Canon M5 versus Nikon B700, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the M5 (24MP) and the B700 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the M5 (APS-C) and B700 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The M5 was brought out 7 months later than the B700 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon M5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon B700 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the M5 scores against the B700 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon M5 over the Nikon B700

 M5 B700 
LaunchedSeptember 2016February 2016Fresher by 7 months
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1620k921kClearer display (+699k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon B700 over the Canon M5

 B700 M5 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Common features in the Canon M5 and Nikon B700

 M5 B700 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Canon M5 vs Nikon B700 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon M5 has got physical 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 Nikon B700 has measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the M5 against the B700.

Canon M5 vs Nikon B700 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M5 and B700 is 77 and 65 respectively.

Canon M5 vs Nikon B700 top view buttons comparison

Canon M5 vs Nikon B700 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking technical specs. The visual below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the M5 and B700.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The M5 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Canon M5 will resolve greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher M5 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon M5 vs Nikon B700 sensor size comparison

Canon M5 vs Nikon B700 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M5 vs Nikon B700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M5 Portrait photography details
Nikon B700 Portrait photography details
80
manual focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
54
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon M5 as a Street photography camera
Nikon B700 as a Street photography camera
77
tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
has focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
59
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (565g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon M5
Sports photography with Nikon B700
66
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (295 per charge)
54
great zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery (350 per charge)
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon M5 Travel photography advice
Nikon B700 Travel photography advice
77
has bluetooth
has focus by touch
decent megapixels (24MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
low battery life (295 CIPA)
66
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
good resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1440mm)
more heavy than competition (565g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M5 Landscape photography features
Nikon B700 Landscape photography features
73
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inches)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (295 per charge)
59
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (350 shots)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M5 Vlogging details
Nikon B700 Vlogging details
77
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic support
lack of image stabilization
60
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than competition (565 grams)
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Canon M5 vs Nikon B700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M5 and Nikon B700
 Canon EOS M5Nikon Coolpix B700
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS M5 Nikon Coolpix B700
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2016-09-15 2016-02-23
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 7 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF-M fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-1440mm (60.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-6.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Available lenses 23 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3.2" 3"
Display resolution 1,620k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 921k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.50 m (at Auto ISO)
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MP4, H.264, AAC MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 427 gr (0.94 pounds) 565 gr (1.25 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 89 x 61mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.4") 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2")
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 pictures 350 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL23
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom, remote) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $680 $500