Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | EOS-1D | EOS M5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +1.2 | ||
| Street | +2.6 | ||
| Travel | +1.9 | ||
| Wedding & Events | -0.5 | ||
| Documentary | +0.5 | ||
| Sports & Action | -0.3 | ||
| Landscape | +0.9 | ||
| Wildlife | -0.6 | ||
| Casual | +2.5 | ||
| Food | +2.3 | ||
| Macro | +1.5 | ||
| Architecture | +1.4 | ||
| Astrophotography | -1.5 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — |
| Spec | EOS-1D | EOS M5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £150 | £350 | |
| Released | 2001 | 2016 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 4.1MP APS-H CMOS (1.3× crop) | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel) | |
| Resolution | 4MP | 24MP | ↑ |
| Video | — | 1080p/60p | |
| Autofocus | 45-point AF with 7 cross-type points | Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face detection | |
| Burst Rate | 8fps continuous (up to 21 RAW frames) | 9fps | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~1200 shots per charge | ~295 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 1225g (body only) | 427g (body only) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Not weather sealed | ↓ |
| Viewfinder | OVF, 0.72× magnification, 100% coverage | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.39" type | |
| Screen | 2.0" fixed LCD | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 1.62M dots | |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF-M mount | |
| Memory Cards | CompactFlash Type I/II | Single SD UHS-I slot |
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