EOS M5vs X100V
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Travel & Portrait — EOS M5 (2016): 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.
Street, Travel, Everyday — X100V (2020): The camera that made fixed-lens popular again. Still one of the best walking-around cameras ever made.
Who should buy what
EOS M5 (2016)
- 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
X100V (2020)
- Street and documentary photographers
- Anyone who wants one great lens and no decision paralysis
Quick take: The x100v has the highest resolution at 26mp; the eos m5 is the most affordable; only the x100v is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M5 (2016) | X100V (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £350 | £1,099 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel) | APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 26.1MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 4K 30fps 10-bit (with Atomos) |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face detection | 425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | — | Optical IS |
| Burst Rate | 9fps | 11fps mechanical, 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~295 shots (CIPA) | 350 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 427g (body only) | 478g |
| Dimensions | 116.2 × 88.1 × 60.6mm | 128.0 × 74.8 × 53.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.39" type | Hybrid optical/EVF 0.52× |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M dots | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.62M-dot |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Fixed 23mm f/2 (35mm equivalent) Fujinon |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, Micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M5 | X100V |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Casual | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Vlogging & Video |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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