Upgrade Guide

Canon EOS M→Canon EOS M5

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Canon

EOS M

£40 used

2012

→

Upgrade to

Canon

EOS M5

£213 used (+£172)

2016

✅

Strong upgrade

The EOS M5 improves across 4 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most EOS M owners will notice the difference.

What's new in the EOS M5

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Full spec comparison

Spec	EOS M	EOS M5
Price	£40 used	£213 used
Released	2012	2016	↑
Sensor	18MP APS-C CMOS	24.2MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel)
Resolution	18MP	24MP	↑
Video	1080p 30fps	1080p/60p
Autofocus	Hybrid CMOS AF (phase + contrast), notoriously slow	Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face detection
Burst Rate	4fps	9fps	↑
Battery Life	~230 shots (CIPA)	~295 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	262g (body only)	427g (body only)	↓
Weather Sealed	Not weather sealed	Not weather sealed
Viewfinder	No viewfinder	Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.39" type
Screen	3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots	3.2" tilting touchscreen, 1.62M dots
Mount	Canon EF-M mount	Canon EF-M mount
Memory Cards	1× SD/SDHC/SDXC	Single SD UHS-I slot

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