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Canon M6 vs Nikon Z5

Portability
84
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Canon EOS M6 front
 
Nikon Z5 front
Portability
62
Imaging
77
Features
86
Overall
80

Canon M6 vs Nikon Z5 Key Specs

Canon M6
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 390g - 112 x 68 x 45mm
  • Announced February 2017
  • Older Model is Canon M3
  • Refreshed by Canon M6 MII
Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Revealed July 2020
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Canon M6 vs Nikon Z5 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Canon M6 versus Nikon Z5, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the M6 (24MP) and the Z5 (24MP) is pretty close but the M6 (APS-C) and Z5 (Full frame) use different sensor size.

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The M6 was unveiled 4 years before the Z5 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon M6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the M6 matches up vs the Z5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon M6 over the Nikon Z5

 M6 Z5 
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Canon M6

 Z5 M6 
RevealedJuly 2020February 2017Newer by 41 months
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon M6 and Nikon Z5

 M6 Z5 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen resolution1040k1040kExact same screen resolution
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon M6 vs Nikon Z5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon M6 enjoys physical dimensions of 112mm x 68mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") along with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Nikon Z5 has dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon M6 versus Nikon Z5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the M6 and the Z5.

Canon M6 vs Nikon Z5 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the M6 and Z5 is 84 and 62 respectively.

Canon M6 vs Nikon Z5 top view buttons comparison

Canon M6 vs Nikon Z5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The picture below will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M6 and Z5.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses the exact same resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The M6 features the smaller sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field harder. The more aged M6 will be behind in sensor technology.

Canon M6 vs Nikon Z5 sensor size comparison

Canon M6 vs Nikon Z5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M6 vs Nikon Z5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon M6
Portrait photography with Nikon Z5
80
focusing manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW files
86
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon M6
Street photography with Nikon Z5
80
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
provides focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
74
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
has focus via touch
environment sealing
great high ISO (51,200)
more heavy than competitors in class (675 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon M6 Sports photography features
Nikon Z5 Sports photography features
67
good megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (295 shots)
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery pack (470 CIPA)
has phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.5 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon M6
Travel photography with Nikon Z5
80
supports bluetooth
provides focus via touch
good megapixels (24MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
not so great battery power (295 shots)
68
great battery pack (470 per charge)
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
has focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
more heavy than competitors in class (675 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M6 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon Z5 as a Landscape photography camera
74
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen size is good (3")
good megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (295 per charge)
87
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
great battery pack (470 CIPA)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon M6
Vlogging with Nikon Z5
80
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic support
lack of image stabilization
34
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone support
screen is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competitors in class (675 grams)
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Canon M6 vs Nikon Z5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M6 and Nikon Z5
 Canon EOS M6Nikon Z5
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS M6 Nikon Z5
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2017-02-15 2020-07-20
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 7 Expeed 6
Sensor type CMOS 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 24 megapixel 24 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 6016 x 4016
Highest native ISO 25600 51200
Highest enhanced ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 49 273
Lens
Lens support Canon EF-M Nikon Z
Amount of lenses 23 15
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3.2"
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,690k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.8x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames per second 4.5 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options - 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
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 PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 390 gr (0.86 lb) 675 gr (1.49 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 68 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 78 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1317 not tested
Other
Battery life 295 photographs 470 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL15c
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 Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots Single Dual
Launch cost $679 $1,399