Upgrade Guide

Canon EOS M5→Canon EOS-1D

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

You own

Canon

EOS M5

£350

2016

→

📷

Upgrade to

Canon

EOS-1D

£150 (-£200)

2001

✅

Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the EOS M5. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.

What's new in the EOS-1D

Unchanged or similar

Suitability by genre

Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.

Full spec comparison

Spec	EOS M5	EOS-1D
Price	£350	£150
Released	2016	2001	↓
Sensor	24.2MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel)	4.1MP APS-H CMOS (1.3× crop)
Resolution	24MP	4MP	↓
Video	1080p/60p	—
Autofocus	Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face detection	45-point AF with 7 cross-type points
Burst Rate	9fps	8fps continuous (up to 21 RAW frames)	↓
Battery Life	~295 shots (CIPA)	~1200 shots per charge	↑
Weight	427g (body only)	1225g (body only)	↓
Weather Sealed	Not weather sealed	Yes	↑
Viewfinder	Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.39" type	OVF, 0.72× magnification, 100% coverage
Screen	3.2" tilting touchscreen, 1.62M dots	2.0" fixed LCD
Mount	Canon EF-M mount	Canon EF
Memory Cards	Single SD UHS-I slot	CompactFlash Type I/II

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