Upgrade Guide

Canon EOS R5 C→Canon EOS M

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

You own

Canon

EOS R5 C

£3799

2022

→

Upgrade to

Canon

EOS M

£80 (-£3,719)

2012

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The EOS M offers little measurable spec improvement over the EOS R5 C. Spend the money on glass instead.

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Full spec comparison

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

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