EOS M5vs FunSaver 800
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.
Parties, Festivals & Holidays — FunSaver 800: The original fun camera. Kodak 800 film gives warm, punchy colours with pleasing grain — especially with flash. Perfect for events and holidays.
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
Quick take: The funsaver 800 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M5 (2016) | FunSaver 800 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £350 | £12 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel) | 35mm full-frame (24 × 36mm) — Kodak ISO 800 colour negative film |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | — |
| Video | 1080p/60p | N/A — film camera |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face detection | Fixed focus (~1.2m to ∞) |
| Stabilisation | — | N/A — film camera |
| Burst Rate | 9fps | Manual wind-on |
| Battery Life | ~295 shots (CIPA) | Built-in alkaline battery (non-replaceable) |
| Weight | 427g (body only) | ~145g |
| Dimensions | 116.2 × 88.1 × 60.6mm | ~115 × 66 × 35mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.39" type | Simple optical viewfinder |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M dots | N/A |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | 27 exposures pre-loaded (ISO 800 colour negative) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Pre-loaded 35mm film (non-replaceable) |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth | N/A |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M5 | FunSaver 800 |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Everyday | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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