Canon EOS M10 vs Canon EOS M5

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Canon EOS M10 vs Canon EOS M5

APS-C 332.3mm²
18.0 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Canon EOS M10 Review.
How does it shoot? Canon EOS M10 in the real world.
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What’s the bottom line? Read our Canon EOS M10 conclusion.

APS-C 332.3mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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How does it shoot? Canon EOS M5 in the real world.
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What’s the bottom line? Read our Canon EOS M5 conclusion.

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Differences

Canon EOS M10 advantages over Canon EOS M5

Bigger pixels
~ 4.30 vs 3.72 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Thinner
35 mm vs 60 mm
Thinner
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 27 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Canon EOS M5 advantages over Canon EOS M10

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Fast startup
~1.20 vs 2.5 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
Higher effective ISO

Higher effective ISO

Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

You can learn more at our glossary entry.

Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
EOS M5 test data on DxO Mark EOS M10 test data on DxO Mark

1,262 vs 753 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
Longer video battery life
85 vs 65 minutes
Capture more video
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Higher-res screen
540k vs 347k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Less shutter lag
0.14 vs 0.34 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
More pixels
24.2 vs 18.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Faster JPEG shooting
9.2 fps vs 4.6 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
9.3 fps vs 4.2 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
18 vs 6 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Both provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Both provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
On-sensor phase detect
Both provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

User reviews

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Review Excerpt

User-friendly design; great touchscreen interface; good image quality
No viewfinder; limited physical controls; sub-par continuous shooting; lacking video features
Read our Canon EOS M10 Review

Enthusiast-oriented compact camera body; Good image quality in most situations; Built-in electronic viewfinder; Impressive Dual Pixel CMOS AF; Very good overall performance.
High ISO image quality and dynamic range aren't quite up to par with some of its competition; No 4K video recording; Native EF-M lens selection is still limited; Below average battery life.
Read our Canon EOS M5 Review

The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm X-M1

Canon EOS M10

Fujifilm X-M1

$699
APS-C

Less expensive
Touchscreen

$993
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

Compare Canon EOS M10 vs Fujifilm X-M1

Canon EOS M5

Fujifilm X-M1

$679
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
Touchscreen

$993
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

Compare Canon EOS M5 vs Fujifilm X-M1

Compared to Fujifilm X-A1

Canon EOS M10

Fujifilm X-A1

$699
APS-C

Touchscreen
On-sensor phase detect

$450
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

Compare Canon EOS M10 vs Fujifilm X-A1

Canon EOS M5

Fujifilm X-A1

$679
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
Touchscreen

$450
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

Compare Canon EOS M5 vs Fujifilm X-A1

Compared to Samsung NX3000

Canon EOS M10

Samsung NX3000

$699
APS-C

Touchscreen
On-sensor phase detect

$950
APS-C

Larger sensor
In-camera panoramas

Compare Canon EOS M10 vs Samsung NX3000

Canon EOS M5

Samsung NX3000

$679
APS-C

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

$950
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon EOS M5 vs Samsung NX3000

Compared to Fujifilm X-Pro2

Canon EOS M10

Fujifilm X-Pro2

$699
APS-C

Touchscreen
Tiltable Screen

$1300
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

Compare Canon EOS M10 vs Fujifilm X-Pro2

Canon EOS M5

Fujifilm X-Pro2

$679
APS-C

Less expensive
Touchscreen

$1300
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

Compare Canon EOS M5 vs Fujifilm X-Pro2

Compared to Canon EOS M50

Canon EOS M10

Canon EOS M50

$699
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Thinner

$579
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

Compare Canon EOS M10 vs Canon EOS M50

Canon EOS M5

Canon EOS M50

$679
APS-C

Fast startup
Longer stills battery life

$579
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Shoot 4K video

Compare Canon EOS M5 vs Canon EOS M50

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