Canon M5 vs Nikon Z6
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Canon M5 vs Nikon Z6 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
- Revealed September 2016
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
- Released August 2018
- Later Model is Nikon Z6 II
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Lets look much closer at the Canon M5 and Nikon Z6, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the M5 (24MP) and the Z6 (25MP) is relatively similar but the M5 (APS-C) and Z6 (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.
Photography GlossaryThe M5 was introduced 23 months before the Z6 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the M5 scores against the Z6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS M5 and Nikon Z6. The whole galleries are provided at Canon M5 Gallery and Nikon Z6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M5 over the Nikon Z6
| M5 | Z6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 over the Canon M5
| Z6 | M5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | August 2018 |  | September 2016 | Fresher by 23 months |
| Screen resolution | 2100k |  | 1620k | Sharper screen (+480k dot) |
Common features in the Canon M5 and Nikon Z6
| M5 | Z6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting screen |
| Screen dimension | 3.2" |  | 3.2" | Identical screen measurement |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Canon M5 vs Nikon Z6 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon M5 has external 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) whilst the Nikon Z6 has sizing of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") having a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the M5 vs the Z6.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the M5 and Z6 is 77 and 62 respectively.
Canon M5 vs Nikon Z6 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over technical specs. The visual here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the M5 and Z6.
As you can tell, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The M5 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Nikon Z6 will offer you greater detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older M5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Canon M5 vs Nikon Z6 Specifications
| Canon EOS M5 | Nikon Z6 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Nikon |
| Model | Canon EOS M5 | Nikon Z6 |
| Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2016-09-15 | 2018-08-23 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Digic 7 | Expeed 6 |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
| Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 35.9 x 23.9mm |
| Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 858.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 25 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6048 x 4024 |
| Max native ISO | 25600 | 51200 |
| Max enhanced ISO | - | 204800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 49 | 273 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Canon EF-M | Nikon Z |
| Amount of lenses | 23 | 15 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Tilting | Tilting |
| Display size | 3.2" | 3.2" |
| Display resolution | 1,620k dots | 2,100k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | 3,690k dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.8x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 9.0 frames/s | 12.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | - | Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/200 seconds | 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 / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
| Video format | MP4, H.264, AAC | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| 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 | 427g (0.94 pounds) | 675g (1.49 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 116 x 89 x 61mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.4") | 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 77 | 95 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 23.4 | 25.3 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 12.4 | 14.3 |
| DXO Low light score | 1262 | 3299 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 295 images | 330 images |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom, remote) | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | XQD card |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $680 | $1,997 |