EOS M5vs D5
Nikon
D5 (2016)
Starting from £1800 new
Best for Professional Sports, Photojournalism & Wildlife
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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.
Professional Sports, Photojournalism & Wildlife — D5 (2016): Nikon's ultimate pro DSLR and a certified space traveller — the D5's 153-point AF, 12fps, and ISO 3,280,000 made it the weapon of choice for Olympic and space photography.
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
D5 (2016)
- Sports and wildlife photographers with an F-mount telephoto investment
- Photojournalists who need the fastest, most reliable DSLR AF available
- Nikon system professionals looking for a flagship body at used prices
- Collectors of cameras with a documented space pedigree
Quick take: The eos m5 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the eos m5 is the most affordable; only the d5 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M5 (2016) | D5 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £350 | £1,800 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel) | 20.8MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 20.8MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 4K UHD 30fps (heavy sensor crop) |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face detection | Multi-CAM 20K 153-point AF system, 99 cross-type |
| Burst Rate | 9fps | 12fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | ~295 shots (CIPA) | ~3780 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 427g (body only) | 1405g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 116.2 × 88.1 × 60.6mm | 160 × 158.5 × 92mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.39" type | OVF 0.72× magnification, 100% coverage |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M dots | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.36M dots |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Nikon F mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual XQD slots (XQD variant) |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet (RJ-45), USB 3.0 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M5 | D5 |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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