EOS M5vs Nikon D7500
Nikon
Nikon D7500 (2017)
Starting from £899 new
Best for Sports, travel & DSLR shooters
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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.
Sports, Travel & Dslr Shooters — Nikon D7500 (2017): The D500's BSI sensor in a compact, weather-sealed body — excellent high-ISO performance and DSLR reliability at a great price.
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
Nikon D7500 (2017)
- Enthusiast DSLR photographers who want APS-C performance in a lighter body
- D7200 or D7100 owners upgrading to better AF and 4K video
- Wildlife and sports shooters who prefer optical viewfinder AF
- Nikon DSLR users who want a capable body before committing to mirrorless
Quick take: The eos m5 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the eos m5 is the most affordable; only the nikon d7500 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M5 (2016) | Nikon D7500 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £350 | £899 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel) | 20.9MP APS-C BSI CMOS (D500 sensor) |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 20.9MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face detection | Multi-CAM 3500FX II, 51 points (15 cross-type) |
| Stabilisation | — | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 9fps | 8fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | ~295 shots (CIPA) | ~950 shots (CIPA with OVF) |
| Weight | 427g (body only) | 640g body only |
| Dimensions | 116.2 × 88.1 × 60.6mm | 135.5 × 104.0 × 72.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.39" type | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94× magnification |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M dots | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Nikon F-mount (DX) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M5 | Nikon D7500 |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Street | — | |
| Casual | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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