Upgrade Guide

Canon EOS M→Canon EOS R5 C

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

You own

Canon

EOS M

£80

2012

→

Upgrade to

Canon

EOS R5 C

£3799 (+£3,719)

2022

✅

Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the EOS M. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.

What's new in the EOS R5 C

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Full spec comparison

Spec	EOS M	EOS R5 C
Price	£80	£3,799
Released	2012	2022	↑
Sensor	18MP APS-C CMOS	45MP full-frame CMOS — Cinema EOS colour science
Resolution	18MP	45MP	↑
Video	1080p 30fps	8K RAW internal, 8K/30p, 4K/120p — Cinema RAW Light, C-Log2, C-Log3
Autofocus	Contrast-detect AF only — notoriously slow	Dual Pixel CMOS AF II — subject tracking with Intelligent AF
Stabilisation	—	5-axis IBIS — 8 stops (with IS lens)
Burst Rate	4fps	12fps mechanical, 20fps electronic	↑
Battery Life	~230 shots (CIPA)	~220 shots stills / unlimited video with fan	↓
Weight	262g (body only)	680g body only	↓
Weather Sealed	No	Yes	↑
Viewfinder	None (optional EVF accessory)	EVF 0.76× 5.76M-dot OLED
Screen	3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 2.1M dots
Mount	Canon EF-M mount	Canon RF mount (full-frame)
Memory Cards	1× SD/SDHC/SDXC	Dual CFexpress Type B slots

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