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EOS M5 vs EOS M6 Mark II
Quick take: The EOS M6 Mark II has the highest resolution at 32MP; the EOS M5 is the most affordable.
Where the EOS M5 wins
- Cheaper new: £213 vs £337
Where the EOS M6 Mark II wins
- Resolution: 32.5MP
- Burst Rate: 14fps (mechanical and electronic)
- Battery Life: ~305 shots (CIPA)
- Weight: 408g (body only)
- Street: 6.8 vs 6.2
15 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video, Clifton Cameras, MPB, eBay and Amazon UK
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Size comparedbody only, no lens · drawn to one scale
- EOS M5 116 × 88 × 61 mm · 427 g
- EOS M6 Mark II 120 × 70 × 49 mm · 408 g
The EOS M6 Mark II is 4 mm wider, 18 mm shorter, 12 mm slimmer and 19 g lighter than the EOS M5.
Drawn to scale from the makers' dimensions (W × H × D). Front shown, depth on the slanted edge.
Verdictwhich should you buy?
EOS M5 — Travel & Portrait: The EOS M5 was the first EF-M camera with a built-in EVF — and it made the system feel complete. Fast Dual Pixel AF, a 9fps burst, and a high-resolution articulating screen deliver a confident shooting experience. No IBIS and 1080p video only limit its appeal for hybrid work, but for stills photographers it remains one of the most well-rounded EF-M bodies available.
EOS M6 Mark II — Portrait & Street: The M6 Mark II is the peak of the EF-M system — 32.5MP, 14fps, and Dual Pixel CMOS AF II in a compact rangefinder-style body. No built-in EVF is the main compromise, but the optional EVF-DC2 resolves this. An outstanding used-market buy for photographers who want high resolution and fast AF in a genuinely compact body.
Who should buy what
EOS M5 (2016)
is the right camera for you if…
- Enthusiast photographers who want an EVF in a compact EF-M body
- Photographers switching from DSLR who want familiar handling
- Portrait and travel photographers who value fast AF and good ergonomics
- Used-market buyers wanting a capable EF-M stills camera
EOS M6 Mark II (2019)
is the right camera for you if…
- Enthusiast photographers who want the best the EF-M system offers
- Portrait and landscape photographers wanting high resolution in a compact body
- Street photographers who want a fast, discreet, high-resolution camera
- Used-market buyers seeking top EF-M performance
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | EOS M5Canon · 2016 | EOS M6 Mark IICanon · 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £213 usedBest | £337 used |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel) | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel) |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 32.5MPBest |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 4K/30p (1.56× crop), 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face detection | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with face and eye detection |
| Burst Rate | 9fps | 14fps (mechanical and electronic)Best |
| Battery Life | ~295 shots (CIPA) | ~305 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 427g (body only) | 408g (body only)Best |
| Dimensions | 116.2 × 88.1 × 60.6mm | 119.6 × 70.0 × 49.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.39" type | None (optional EVF-DC2 accessory) |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 1.62M dots | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Canon EF-M mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth | USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
EOS M5
EOS M6 Mark II
Portrait
5.9/10
6.0/10
Street
6.2/10
6.8/10
Travel
5.5/10
5.8/10
Wedding & Events
4.5/10
4.7/10
Vlogging & Video
4.5/10
5.0/10
Documentary
4.2/10
4.9/10
Sports & Action
5.3/10
5.5/10
Landscape
4.6/10
5.1/10
Wildlife
5.3/10
5.4/10
Casual
4.4/10
4.8/10
Food
5.4/10
5.9/10
Macro
4.4/10
5.5/10
Architecture
4.7/10
5.2/10
Astrophotography
4.1/10
4.5/10
Filmmaking
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4.7/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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