Canon M5 vs Nikon Z9
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![Canon EOS M5 front Canon EOS M5 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-EOS-M5/Canon-M5-front.jpg)
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Canon M5 vs Nikon Z9 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)
- 46MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 64 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 7680 x 4320 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 1340g - 149 x 150 x 91mm
- Launched October 2021
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Canon M5 vs Nikon Z9 Overview
Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon M5 versus Nikon Z9, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the M5 (24MP) and Z9 (46MP) and the M5 (APS-C) and Z9 (Full frame) use different sensor sizing.
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The M5 was released 6 years prior to the Z9 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the M5 scores vs the Z9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Canon M5 vs Nikon Z9 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS M5 and Nikon Z9. The complete galleries are provided at Canon M5 Gallery and Nikon Z9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M5 over the Nikon Z9
M5 | Z9 | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon Z9 over the Canon M5
Z9 | M5 | |||
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Launched | October 2021 | ![]() | September 2016 | Newer by 62 months |
Display resolution | 2089k | ![]() | 1620k | Crisper display (+469k dot) |
Common features in the Canon M5 and Nikon Z9
M5 | Z9 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting display |
Display dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 3.2" | Identical display measurement |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Canon M5 vs Nikon Z9 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon M5 has external dimensions of 116mm x 89mm x 61mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.4") and a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Nikon Z9 has proportions of 149mm x 150mm x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6") with a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs).
Compare the Canon M5 versus Nikon Z9 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the M5 compared to the Z9.
![Canon M5 vs Nikon Z9 size comparison Canon M5 vs Nikon Z9 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-M5-vs-Nikon-Z9-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the M5 and Z9 is 77 and 51 respectively.
![Canon M5 vs Nikon Z9 top view buttons comparison Canon M5 vs Nikon Z9 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-M5-vs-Nikon-Z9-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon M5 vs Nikon Z9 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through a spec sheet. The image here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the M5 and Z9.
As you can see, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The M5 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Nikon Z9 will provide more detail as a result of its extra 22MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged M5 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
![Canon M5 vs Nikon Z9 sensor size comparison Canon M5 vs Nikon Z9 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-EOS-M5-vs-Nikon-Z9-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon M5 vs Nikon Z9 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon M5 vs Nikon Z9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon M5 vs Nikon Z9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-M5-vs-Nikon-Z9-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon M5 vs Nikon Z9 Specifications
Canon EOS M5 | Nikon Z9 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon EOS M5 | Nikon Z9 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Released | 2016-09-15 | 2021-10-28 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 7 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | Stacked CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 35.9 x 23.9mm |
Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 858.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 46MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 8256 x 5504 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 102400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW support | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 32 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 493 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF-M | Nikon Z |
Available lenses | 23 | 29 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3.2" | 3.2" |
Display resolution | 1,620 thousand dot | 2,089 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | 3,686 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.8x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 900 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | - |
Highest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 9.0 frames per second | 30.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash options | - | Front-curtain sync, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/200 seconds | 1/200 seconds |
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 | 7680 x 4320 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, L |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 7680x4320 |
Video format | MP4, H.264, AAC | H.264, H.265 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | Built-in |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 427 grams (0.94 lb) | 1340 grams (2.95 lb) |
Dimensions | 116 x 89 x 61mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.4") | 149 x 150 x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6") |
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 photos | 740 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | EN-EL18d |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom, remote) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | Dual CFexpress Type B slots |
Storage slots | Single | Dual |
Retail cost | $680 | $5,500 |