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Canon M5 vs Nikon Z7

Portability
77
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73
Canon EOS M5 front
 
Nikon Z7 front
Portability
62
Imaging
79
Features
89
Overall
83

Canon M5 vs Nikon Z7 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 Z7
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Launched August 2018
  • Updated by Nikon Z7 II
Photography Glossary

Canon M5 vs Nikon Z7 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon M5 versus Nikon Z7, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the M5 (24MP) and Z7 (46MP) and the M5 (APS-C) and Z7 (Full frame) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The M5 was brought out 23 months earlier than the Z7 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the M5 grades versus the Z7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon M5 over the Nikon Z7

 M5 Z7 
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Canon M5

 Z7 M5 
LaunchedAugust 2018September 2016More modern by 23 months
Screen resolution2100k1620kClearer screen (+480k dot)

Common features in the Canon M5 and Nikon Z7

 M5 Z7 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimensions3.2"3.2"Equal screen dimensions
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon M5 vs Nikon Z7 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon M5 has got outside dimensions of 116mm x 89mm x 61mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Nikon Z7 has specifications of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") having a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon M5 versus Nikon Z7 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the M5 and the Z7.

Canon M5 vs Nikon Z7 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M5 and Z7 is 77 and 62 respectively.

Canon M5 vs Nikon Z7 top view buttons comparison

Canon M5 vs Nikon Z7 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The image below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the M5 and Z7.

All in all, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The M5 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Nikon Z7 will deliver greater detail having its extra 22 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged M5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon M5 vs Nikon Z7 sensor size comparison

Canon M5 vs Nikon Z7 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M5 vs Nikon Z7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M5 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon Z7 as a Portrait photography camera
80
has manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
87
focusing manually
amazing resolution (46MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon M5 Street photography details
Nikon Z7 Street photography details
77
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
boasts touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
79
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
includes touch focus
environment sealing
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Canon M5 Sports photography factors
Nikon Z7 Sports photography factors
66
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
not so great battery pack (295 CIPA)
83
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing resolution (46MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
has phase detect autofocus
low battery life (330 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon M5 Travel photography advice
Nikon Z7 Travel photography advice
77
has bluetooth
boasts touch focus
resolution is good (24MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
not so great battery pack (295 per charge)
67
environment sealing
has bluetooth
includes touch focus
amazing resolution (46 megapixels)
low battery life (330 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M5 Landscape photography advice
Nikon Z7 Landscape photography advice
73
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
not so great battery pack (295 per charge)
83
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing resolution (46MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
low battery life (330 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M5 Vlogging information
Nikon Z7 Vlogging information
77
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic support
no image stabilization
36
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic port
does not have selfie friendly display
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Canon M5 vs Nikon Z7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M5 and Nikon Z7
 Canon EOS M5Nikon Z7
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS M5 Nikon Z7
Class Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2016-09-15 2018-08-23
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 7 Expeed 6
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 46 megapixels
Anti alias 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 8256 x 5504
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Max enhanced ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO - 32
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 49 493
Lens
Lens support Canon EF-M Nikon Z
Total lenses 23 15
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3.2 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 1,620 thousand dot 2,100 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 3,690 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.8x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 9.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
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, slow rear-curtain sync, off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200 secs 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 427 gr (0.94 lbs) 675 gr (1.49 lbs)
Physical 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 rating 77 99
DXO Color Depth rating 23.4 26.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 14.6
DXO Low light rating 1262 2668
Other
Battery life 295 shots 330 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom, remote) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card XQD card
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $680 $2,797