Upgrade Guide
Canon EOS M3→Canon EOS R5
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the EOS M3. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the EOS R5
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Resolution45MP vs 24MP (+21MP)
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Weather sealingAdded — fully sealed body
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StabilisationIBIS added — significant for handheld and video
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Burst rate12fps mechanical, 20fps electronic vs 4.2fps
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Battery life~320 shots (CIPA) vs ~250 shots (CIPA)
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Generation5 years newer (2020 vs 2015)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M3 | EOS R5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casual | — | ||
| Travel | — | ||
| Portrait | +1.5 | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | +4.5 | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Sports | — | ||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Wedding | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | EOS M3 | EOS R5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £150 | £2,499 | |
| Released | 2015 | 2020 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 45MP Full-Frame CMOS | |
| Resolution | 24MP | 45MP | ↑ |
| Video | 1080p/30p | 8K RAW/30p, 4K/120p, 1080p/120p | |
| Autofocus | Hybrid CMOS AF III (phase-detect + contrast-detect) | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II — 1053 AF zones, subject/animal detection | |
| Stabilisation | — | IBIS — up to 8 stops combined with IS lenses | |
| Burst Rate | 4.2fps | 12fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~250 shots (CIPA) | ~320 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 366g (body only) | 650g (with battery) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | None (optional EVF-DC1 accessory) | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.76× magnification | |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.15" fully articulating touchscreen | |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Canon RF mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II |
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