Upgrade Guide
Canon EOS R5→Canon EOS M3
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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The EOS M3 offers little measurable spec improvement over the EOS R5. Spend the money on glass instead.
Unchanged or similar
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Resolution24MP (down from 45MP — optimised for low light)
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Weather sealingNot present in new body
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StabilisationIBIS not present in new body
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R5 | EOS M3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -1.5 | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | -4.5 | ||
| Sports | — | ||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Wedding | — | ||
| Casual | — | ||
| Travel | — | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | EOS R5 | EOS M3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,499 | £150 | |
| Released | 2020 | 2015 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 45MP Full-Frame CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | |
| Resolution | 45MP | 24MP | ↓ |
| Video | 8K RAW/30p, 4K/120p, 1080p/120p | 1080p/30p | |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II — 1053 AF zones, subject/animal detection | Hybrid CMOS AF III (phase-detect + contrast-detect) | |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — up to 8 stops combined with IS lenses | — | |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 4.2fps | ↓ |
| Battery Life | ~320 shots (CIPA) | ~250 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 650g (with battery) | 366g (body only) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No | ↓ |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.76× magnification | None (optional EVF-DC1 accessory) | |
| Screen | 3.15" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots | |
| Mount | Canon RF mount | Canon EF-M mount | |
| Memory Cards | CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot |
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