Canon M5 vs Nikon Z fc
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84 Overall
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79 Imaging
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80 Overall
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Canon M5 vs Nikon Z fc Key Specs
(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
- Released September 2016
(Full Review)
- 21MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 445g - 135 x 94 x 44mm
- Released June 2021

Canon M5 vs Nikon Z fc Overview
Lets look more closely at the Canon M5 vs Nikon Z fc, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the M5 (24MP) and the Z fc (21MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

The M5 was introduced 5 years earlier than the Z fc and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the M5 scores vs the Z fc for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon M5 vs Nikon Z fc Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS M5 and Nikon Z fc. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon M5 Gallery and Nikon Z fc Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M5 over the Nikon Z fc
M5 | Z fc | |||
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Screen size | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 1040k | Clearer screen (+580k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Canon M5
Z fc | M5 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Released | June 2021 | ![]() | September 2016 | More recent by 58 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Common features in the Canon M5 and Nikon Z fc
M5 | Z fc | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both good for selfies | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Canon M5 vs Nikon Z fc Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon M5 has got outer dimensions of 116mm x 89mm x 61mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.4") having a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Nikon Z fc has proportions of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).
Contrast the Canon M5 vs Nikon Z fc in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the M5 vs the Z fc.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the M5 and Z fc is 77 and 79 respectively.

Canon M5 vs Nikon Z fc Sensor Comparison
Usually, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the M5 and Z fc.
Clearly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon M5 to offer you greater detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older M5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon M5 vs Nikon Z fc Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon M5 vs Nikon Z fc Specifications
Canon EOS M5 | Nikon Z fc | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon EOS M5 | Nikon Z fc |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2016-09-15 | 2021-06-28 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 7 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 21 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5568 x 3712 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 51200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 204800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 209 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF-M | Nikon Z |
Available lenses | 23 | 21 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,620k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | 2,360k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.68x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 9.0 frames/s | 11.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | - | Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/200 secs | - |
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 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MP4, H.264, AAC | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 427g (0.94 lbs) | 445g (0.98 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 89 x 61mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.4") | 135 x 94 x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 300 shots |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | EN-EL25 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom, remote) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $680 | $949 |