Upgrade Guide
Canon EOS M5→Canon Canon EOS R6 V
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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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 Canon EOS R6 V
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Resolution32MP vs 24MP (+8MP)
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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 rate40fps vs 9fps
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Battery life620 shots (CIPA, LCD — no viewfinder) vs ~295 shots (CIPA)
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Generation10 years newer (2026 vs 2016)
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.
| Genre | EOS M5 | Canon EOS R6 V | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +0.8 | ||
| Street | -1.4 | ||
| Travel | +0.6 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +2.4 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | +1.6 | ||
| Documentary | +4.0 | ||
| Sports & Action | +1.2 | ||
| Landscape | +1.3 | ||
| Wildlife | +1.3 | ||
| Casual | +1.1 | ||
| Food | +2.6 | ||
| Macro | +2.9 | ||
| Architecture | +2.2 | ||
| Astrophotography | +1.6 | ||
| Filmmaking | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | EOS M5 | Canon EOS R6 V | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £350 | £2,399 | |
| Released | 2016 | 2026 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel) | 32.5MP full-frame CMOS | |
| Resolution | 24MP | 32MP | ↑ |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 7K internal RAW (CFexpress), oversampled 4K/60p, non-oversampled 4K/120p, 10-bit | |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face detection | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with subject detection | |
| Stabilisation | — | 7.5-stop IBIS | |
| Burst Rate | 9fps | 40fps | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~295 shots (CIPA) | 620 shots (CIPA, LCD — no viewfinder) | ↑ |
| Weight | 427g (body only) | 688g (with battery and card) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.39" type | None (screen only) | |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 1.62M dots | Fully articulating touchscreen | |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Canon RF-mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | CFexpress Type B + SD |
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