Comparisons / Comparison of Canon EOS M5 and Canon EOS M50

Comparison of Canon EOS M5 and Canon EOS M50 [S]ave

Attribute
Canon EOS M5 ×
Canon EOS M50 ×
General
ModelCanon EOS M5Canon EOS M50
BrandCanonCanon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/https://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberEOS M5EOS M50
Alternate model number(s)
  • m5
  • m50
Camera formatCompact System CameraCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20162018
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)116116
Width (mm)6159
Height (mm)8988
Weight (g)557484
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerCanonCanon
Effective megapixels (MP)24.224.2
Sensor formatAPS-CAPS-C
Sensor area (mm²)332.27332.27
Sensor width (mm)22.322.3
Sensor height (mm)14.914.9
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)3.723.72
Focal Length Multiplier (x)1.61.6
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect++
Dxo sensor score77-
Dxo color depth score (bit)23.4-
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)12.4-
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)1,262-
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1600 x 1600(2.6 mp 1:1)
  • 1984 x 1984(3.9 mp 1:1)
  • 2112 x 1600(3.4 mp other)
  • 2400 x 1344(3.2 mp other)
  • 2400 x 1600(3.8 mp 3:2)
  • 2656 x 1992(5.3 mp 4:3)
  • 2656 x 2656(7.1 mp 1:1)
  • 2976 x 1824(5.4 mp other)
  • 2976 x 1984(5.9 mp 3:2)
  • 3552 x 2664(9.5 mp 4:3)
  • 3984 x 2240(8.9 mp 16:9)
  • 3984 x 2656(10.6 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 4000(16.0 mp 1:1)
  • 5328 x 4000(21.3 mp 4:3)
  • 6000 x 3368(20.2 mp 16:9)
  • 6000 x 4000(24.0 mp 3:2)
  • 1600 x 1600(2.6 mp 1:1)
  • 1984 x 1984(3.9 mp 1:1)
  • 2112 x 1600(3.4 mp other)
  • 2398 x 1344(3.2 mp 16:9)
  • 2400 x 1600(3.8 mp 3:2)
  • 2656 x 1992(5.3 mp 4:3)
  • 2656 x 2656(7.1 mp 1:1)
  • 2976 x 1984(5.9 mp 3:2)
  • 2976 x 2240(6.7 mp 4:3)
  • 3552 x 2664(9.5 mp 4:3)
  • 3984 x 2240(8.9 mp 16:9)
  • 3984 x 2656(10.6 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 4000(16.0 mp 1:1)
  • 5328 x 4000(21.3 mp 4:3)
  • 6000 x 3368(20.2 mp 16:9)
  • 6000 x 4000(24.0 mp 3:2)
Image file format
  • .cr2 14-bit raw
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
  • .cr3 14-bit raw
  • c-raw
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)9.210
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
Movie max framerate (fps)60120
Image Storage
Movie file formatMP4 (Video: MPEG-4 AVC / H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (stereo))MP4 (Video: MPEG-4 AVC / H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (stereo))
Composite video out--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountCanon EF-MCanon EF-M
LensCanon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STMCanon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 72.0024.00 - 72.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)15.00 - 45.0015.00 - 45.00
Zoom ratio (x)33
Aperture range (f)0.03 - 0.290.03 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)2525
Filter thread (mm)4949
Optical image stabilization++
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeHybrid PDAF/CDAF: Dual Pixel CMOS AF; Maximum 49 AF points (Fixed location on 7x7 grid) via camera automatic selectionHybrid PDAF/CDAF: Dual Pixel CMOS AF; 143/99 points, Face+Tracking AF, Zone AF, 1-point AF
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder type0.39"-type 2.36m-dot OLED EVF, 100% coverage, 22mm eyepoint, diopter correction, eye sensor0.39"-type 2.36m-dot OLED EVF, 100% coverage, 22mm eyepoint, diopter correction, eye sensor
Focus peaking++
Evf resolution (dots)2,360,0002,360,000
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)3.23.2
Rear display resolution (dots)1,620,0001,620,000
Touchscreen++
Articulating screen++
Tilt swivel screen-+
Selfie screen++
Max playback zoom (x)1010
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)25,60025,600
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settingsAuto, 100 - 25600 in 1/3 or 1EV stepsAuto (100-6400), 100 - 25600 in 1/3 or 1EV steps, expandable to 51200
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • light bulb
  • shade
  • white fluorescent
  • auto (ambience and white priority)
  • cloudy
  • color temperature
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • white fluorescent
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 301/4000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesEvaluative, Center-weighted, Partial, SpotEvaluative (384 zone), Center-weighted, Partial (6.4%), Spot (2.8%)
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesCreative Assist, Scene (Self-Portrait, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Food, Panning, Handheld Night Scene, HDR Backlight Control)Creative Assist, Scene (Self-Portrait, Portrait, Smooth Skin, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Food, Panning, Handheld Night Scene, HDR Backlight Control
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)--
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto (e-ttl ii)
  • fe lock
  • manual flash on/off (3 flash power output settings)
  • red-eye reduction
  • slow synchro
  • auto (e-ttl ii)
  • fe lock
  • manual flash on/off (3 flash power output settings)
  • red-eye reduction
  • slow synchro
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)55
Flash range descriptionGN= 5m (16.4 ft.) at ISO 100; range depends on lens apertureGN= 5m (16.4 ft.) at ISO 100; range depends on lens aperture
Max flash sync (s)1/2001/200
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-IUHS-I
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • .cr2 14-bit raw
  • raw+jpeg
  • .cr3 14-bit raw
  • c-raw
  • raw+jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi++
NFC++
Bluetooth++
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack++
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • bluetooth
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • bluetooth
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • ir (rc-6) or wi-fi/bluetooth
  • optional wired (rs-60e3)
  • wi-fi/bluetooth
Connections (extended)
  • 3.5mm external mic jack
  • micro (type-d) hdmi
  • micro usb
  • wired remote jack
  • 3.5mm external mic jack
  • micro (type-d) hdmi
  • micro usb
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.530.35
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.580.38
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)9.210
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)2736
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)9.310
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)1810
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)9.410
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)1710
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.140.07
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.130.06
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.430.14
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.060.05
Startup time (s)1.21.6
Play -> record time (s)1.20.8
Flash cycle time, full power (s)2.53.2
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)295235
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)295235
Battery life, video (minutes)8585
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary
Usable battery types
  • lp-e17 lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lp-e12 lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary LP-E17 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary LP-E12 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included++
Internal charging supported--
Software
Included software
  • no disc is included; canon software can be downloaded from their website.
  • no disc is included; canon software can be downloaded from their website.
Miscellaneous
Notes and features-Available in black or white.



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