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EOS M5 vs Canon EOS R8 Mark II
Quick take: The EOS M5 is the most affordable; only the Canon EOS R8 Mark II is weather sealed.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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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.
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
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | EOS M5Canon · 2016 | Canon EOS R8 Mark IICanon · 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £350Best | £1,729 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel) | 24.2MP full-frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 4K/60p oversampled from 6K, 10-bit Canon Log 3/HLG |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face detection | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with subject detection (people/animals/vehicles) |
| Stabilisation | — | 7.5-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 9fps | 40fps electronicBest |
| Battery Life | ~295 shots (CIPA)Best | 150 shots (CIPA, via EVF) |
| Weight | 427g (body only)Best | 546g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 116.2 × 88.1 × 60.6mm | — |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | YesBest |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.39" type | EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 1.62M dots | Vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Canon RF-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD (UHS-II) |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth | USB-C, HDMI (micro), 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
Canon EOS R8 Mark II
Portrait
5.9/10
8.3/10
Street
6.2/10
6.9/10
Travel
5.6/10
6.6/10
Wedding & Events
4.5/10
7.1/10
Vlogging & Video
4.7/10
6.7/10
Documentary
4.2/10
7.7/10
Sports & Action
5.3/10
8.0/10
Landscape
4.6/10
6.4/10
Wildlife
5.3/10
8.3/10
Casual
4.4/10
5.8/10
Food
5.4/10
8.0/10
Macro
4.4/10
8.5/10
Architecture
4.7/10
6.6/10
Astrophotography
4.1/10
6.3/10
Filmmaking
—
7.0/10
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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