Upgrade Guide
Canon EOS M5→Canon EOS M6 Mark II
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Strong upgrade
The EOS M6 Mark II improves across 3 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most EOS M5 owners will notice the difference.
What's new in the EOS M6 Mark II
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Resolution32MP vs 24MP (+8MP)
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Burst rate14fps (mechanical and electronic) vs 9fps
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Generation3 years newer (2019 vs 2016)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M5 | EOS M6 Mark II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travel | +0.5 | ||
| Portrait | +0.5 | ||
| Street | +0.5 | ||
| Casual | +0.5 | ||
| Landscape | +1.0 | ||
| Sports & Action | +1.0 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | +1.5 | ||
| Wildlife | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | EOS M5 | EOS M6 Mark II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £350 | £600 | |
| Released | 2016 | 2019 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel) | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel) | |
| Resolution | 24MP | 32MP | ↑ |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 4K/30p (1.56× crop), 1080p/120p | |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face detection | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with face and eye detection | |
| Burst Rate | 9fps | 14fps (mechanical and electronic) | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~295 shots (CIPA) | ~305 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 427g (body only) | 408g (body only) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.39" type | None (optional EVF-DC2 accessory) | |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots | |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Canon EF-M mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-II slot |
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