Canon EOS M3 Vs Canon EOS M5: What Is The Difference?

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Canon EOS M3

Body onlyEF-M 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM51points

Canon EOS M5

Body onlyEF-M 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STMComparison winnervsvs

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Why is Canon EOS M3 better than Canon EOS M5?

• 61 g lighter?366 gvs427 g
• 47.26% less body volume?332.11 cm³vs629.76 cm³
• Has an advanced hot shoe?
• 21 mm shorter?68 mmvs89 mm
• 17 mm thinner?44 mmvs61 mm

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Why is Canon EOS M5 better than Canon EOS M3?

• 2x better video recording quality (main camera)?1080 x 60 fpsvs1080 x 30 fps
• 12800 ISO higher maximum expanded ISO?25600 ISOvs12800 ISO
• 45 shots longer battery life?295 shotsvs250 shots
• 2.14x more in continuous drive mode?9 fpsvs4.2 fps
• 93 ISO higher low-light ISO (DxOMark)?1262 ISOvs1169 ISO
• 5 higher DxOMark Sensor score?77vs72
• 580k dots higher resolution (screen)?1620k dotsvs1040k dots
• Has manual shutter speed?

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Design

Type

MirrorlessCanon EOS M3

MirrorlessCanon EOS M5

The type of camera.viewfinder

Electronic viewfinder (EVF)Canon EOS M3

Electronic viewfinder (EVF)Canon EOS M5

The type of viewfinder that the camera has.is weather-sealed (splashproof)

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✖Canon EOS M5The device is protected with extra seals to prevent failures caused by dust, raindrops, and water splashes.screen resolution

1040k dots

1620k dots

A higher screen resolution provides a sharper image, making it easier to review your photos.EVF resolution

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An electronic viewfinder (EVF) with a higher resolution provides a sharper image, producing a view comparable in quality with the one displayed on an optical viewfinder.Has a flip-out screen✔Canon EOS M3✔Canon EOS M5Flip-out screens can be useful for tricky shots.viewfinder coverage

100%

100%

With 100% coverage, you can compose the image correctly when you capture the photo. With less than full coverage, you may have to crop your photos afterward to get them looking perfect.screen size

3"

3.2"

The size of the screen (measured diagonally).weight

366 g

427 g

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Optics

sensor size

APS-C

APS-C

One of the most important aspects of a camera is the size of its sensor. A larger sensor will capture more light, which results in improved low-light performance, dynamic range, and general image quality.lens mount

Canon EF-MCanon EOS M3

Canon EF-MCanon EOS M5

The type of mount that connects the lens to the camera.focus points

49

49

The more focus points the more flexibility in picking which part of the scene to focus on. They also give the image sensor a better probability in identifying the right area of the scene to focus on in more automatic modes.megapixels (main camera)

24 MP

24.2 MP

The number of megapixels determines the resolution of the images captured with the main camera. A higher megapixel count means that the camera is capable of capturing more details. However, the megapixel count is not the only important element determining the quality of an image.maximum ISO

12800 ISO

12800 ISO

With a higher light sensitivity (ISO level), the sensor absorbs more light. This can be used to capture moving objects using a fast shutter speed, or to take images in low light without using a flash.maximum expanded ISO

12800 ISO

25600 ISO

Expanded ISO allows you to go beyond the native ISO. It does this by digitally enhancing the image output. The resulting image will have less quality than when staying within the native ISO range, but it can be useful in certain situations.has sensor shift stabilization

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✖Canon EOS M5With sensor shift, the image sensor (rather than the lens) moves to counterbalance any vibration of the camera. This means the image will be stabilised regardless of what lens is being used.continuous shooting (mechanical)

4.2 fps

9 fps

The number of frames per second that can be captured in continuous drive mode when using the mechanical shutter.has AF tracking✔Canon EOS M3✔Canon EOS M5With AF tracking, once you choose the subject and press the shutter release part way down, as the subject moves, the autofocus will follow it. No more out of focus shots.+ Show more +

Videography

video recording (main camera)

1080 x 30 fps

1080 x 60 fps

The maximum resolution available for videos shot with the main camera. Although it may be possible to choose among other frame rates, those recordings usually have lower resolutions.Has phase-detection autofocus for videos

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A phase-detection autofocus system is faster than a contrast detection autofocus system. Even when recording scenes with a lot of fast movements, the videos are sharp and clear.has continuous autofocus when recording movies✔Canon EOS M3✔Canon EOS M5When recording movies they stay focussed and sharp.has a microphone input✔Canon EOS M3✔Canon EOS M5A microphone port allows connecting external high-end or specialized microphones.has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack✔Canon EOS M3✔Canon EOS M5With a standard mini jack socket, you can use the device with most headphones.has a stereo microphone✔Canon EOS M3✔Canon EOS M5A stereo microphone allows to record audio files or movies in stereo without an external microphone.Has timelapse function

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✖Canon EOS M5A timelapse shows a long passage of time sped up. A series of photographs taken from the same position over a long period is joined together to create a short video. It is great way to capture things like the setting sun, or clouds moving across the sky.movie bitrate

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The higher the movie recording bitrate the better the movie quality with more and crispier details and less compression artifacts.number of microphones

1

2

More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background noise.+ Show more +

Battery

Battery life (CIPA)

250 shots

295 shots

CIPA is an independent, standard measurement that determines how many shots a camera can take before the battery dies.has a removable battery✔Canon EOS M3✔Canon EOS M5The battery is removable and can be replaced by the user if broken.has a rechargeable battery✔Canon EOS M3✔Canon EOS M5The battery can be recharged and used over again.has a battery level indicator✔Canon EOS M3✔Canon EOS M5An indicator shows you when the device has low battery.battery power

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Battery power, or battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store. More battery power can be an indication of longer battery life.

Features

release date

10 years ago02/06/2015Canon EOS M3

9 years ago09/15/2016Canon EOS M5

The date the product first became available for purchase.processor

Digic 6Canon EOS M3

Digic 7Canon EOS M5

The image processor used in the camera.supports Wi-Fi✔Canon EOS M3✔Canon EOS M5The device can connect to Wi-Fi.Has Bluetooth

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✔Canon EOS M5Bluetooth is a wireless technology that allows you to easily transfer data between different devices, such as smartphones, tablets and computers.Has dual card slots

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It has two memory card slots, allowing you to store more photos without switching cards. This is particularly useful on long shoots when you need more space.has pixel shift shot

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The camera can take a series of shots, shifting the sensor slightly with each one. These can then be combined to create an extremely high-resolution image. It’s particularly useful for things like photographing artwork.shoots raw✔Canon EOS M3✔Canon EOS M5A raw image file contains minimally processed data from the image sensor. Raw files are so named because they are not yet processed and therefore are not ready to be printed or edited with a bitmap graphics editor.supports lossless compressed raw

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It is capable of shooting stills in a lossless compressed raw format. This has all the advantages of shooting raw, while taking up much less storage space. The smaller file size also allows quicker read/write speeds.Wi-Fi version

Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)

Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)

The Wi-Fi versions supported by the device.+ Show more +

Miscellaneous

pixel density

500 ppi

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Pixel density is a measurement of a screen's resolution, expressed as the number of pixels per inch (PPI) on the screen. A higher pixel density translates into more clarity and sharpness for the images rendered on the screen, thus improving the quality of the viewing experience.USB version

2

2

Newer USB versions are faster and have better power management.

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