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Canon M5 vs Sony A7 IV

Portability
77 Imaging
66 Features
84 Overall
73
Canon EOS M5 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 IV front
Portability
61 Imaging
80 Features
92 Overall
84

Canon M5 vs Sony A7 IV Key Specs

Canon M5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 427g - 116 x 89 x 61mm
  • Announced September 2016
Sony A7 IV
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 699g - 129 x 97 x 81mm
  • Revealed October 2021
  • Succeeded the Sony A7 III
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Canon M5 vs Sony A7 IV Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Canon M5 and Sony A7 IV, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the M5 (24MP) and A7 IV (33MP) and the M5 (APS-C) and A7 IV (Full frame) posses totally different sensor size.

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The M5 was manufactured 6 years before the A7 IV which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the M5 grades versus the A7 IV when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon M5 over the Sony A7 IV

		

		

			
 M5 A7 IV 
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1620k1440kSharper display (+180k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony A7 IV over the Canon M5

		

		

			
 A7 IV M5 
RevealedOctober 2021September 2016Newer by 62 months
Display typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon M5 and Sony A7 IV

		

		

			
 M5 A7 IV 
Manually focus  Very precise focusing
Selfie screen  Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon M5 vs Sony A7 IV Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon M5 has physical measurements of 116mm x 89mm x 61mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony A7 IV has proportions of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).
Examine the Canon M5 and Sony A7 IV in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the M5 against the A7 IV.
Canon M5 vs Sony A7 IV size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the M5 and A7 IV is 77 and 61 respectively.
Canon M5 vs Sony A7 IV top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon M5 vs Sony A7 IV Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specs. The picture below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the M5 and A7 IV.
All in all, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The M5 because of its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Sony A7 IV will give you extra detail due to its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged M5 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
	
			Canon M5 vs Sony A7 IV sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon M5 vs Sony A7 IV Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon M5 vs Sony A7 IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon M5 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony A7 IV as a Portrait photography camera
79
 manual focus
 MP count decent (24 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 offers face detection focusing
 delivers RAW files
81
 has manual focus
 fantastic megapixels (33MP)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 features face detect focusing
 supports RAW formats
 does not have liveview
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Street Comparison
Canon M5 Street photography information
Sony A7 IV Street photography information
77
 screen tilts
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 delivers RAW files
 includes focus via touch
 very good high ISO (25,600)
 no image stabilization
79
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 supports RAW formats
 comes with focus via touch
 weather proofing
 great high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison
Canon M5 Sports photography information
Sony A7 IV Sports photography information
66
 MP count decent (24 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 offers tracking autofocus
 has phase detect AF
 no image stabilization
 terrible battery life (295 per charge)
84
 high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 fantastic megapixels (33 megapixels)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 features tracking focus
 weather proofing
 good battery pack (600 per charge)
 comes with phase detect AF
 does not have liveview
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Travel Comparison
Canon M5 Travel photography details
Sony A7 IV Travel photography details
77
 connects via bluetooth
 includes focus via touch
 MP count decent (24 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 display is selfie friendly
 terrible battery life (295 per charge)
80
 good battery pack (600 CIPA)
 weather proofing
 supports bluetooth
 comes with focus via touch
 fantastic megapixels (33 megapixels)
 selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Canon M5 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A7 IV Landscape photography highlights
72
 manual focus
 swap lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
 screen size is good (3.2 inch)
 MP count decent (24MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 very good high ISO (25,600)
 delivers RAW files
 no image stabilization
 terrible battery life (295 per charge)
83
 has manual focus
 change lenses (Sony E mount)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 fantastic megapixels (33 megapixels)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 great high ISO (51,200)
 supports RAW formats
 weather proofing
 good battery pack (600 CIPA)
 2 card slots
 does not have liveview
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon M5 Vlogging info
Sony A7 IV Vlogging info
77
 display is selfie friendly
 built-in touchscreen
 offers face detection focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 has external mic port
 no image stabilization
80
 selfie friendly display
 has touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 features face detect focusing
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 does have microphone support
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Canon M5 vs Sony A7 IV Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M5 and Sony A7 IV
 Canon EOS M5Sony Alpha A7 IV
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS M5 Sony Alpha A7 IV
Class Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2016-09-15 2021-10-21
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 7 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 33 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 7008 x 4672
Maximum native ISO 25600 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files    
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points 49 759
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF-M Sony E
Available lenses 23 172
Crop factor 1.6 1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fully articulated
Screen diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,620k dots 1,440k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 3,690k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings - no built-in flash
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Max 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
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 3843840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 600 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 500 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 300 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 250 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 240 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p /
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MP4, H.264, AAC MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (USB PD supported)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 427 gr (0.94 lbs) 699 gr (1.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 89 x 61mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.4") 129 x 97 x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2")
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 images 600 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom, remote) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Card slots 1 2
Pricing at release $680 $2,500