Canon M6 vs Nikon Z5

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS M6 & Nikon Z5. The full galleries are available at Canon M6 Gallery & Nikon Z5 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.