Canon EOS M5 vs Nikon D5600

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Canon EOS M5 vs Nikon D5600

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

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APS-C 366.6mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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Differences

Canon EOS M5 advantages over Nikon D5600

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Less expensive
$699 vs $897
Save money for lenses or accessories
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Higher-res screen
540k vs 346k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Wider angle kit lens
24 mm vs 27 mm
Capture more of the scene with the included lens
Faster JPEG shooting
9.2 fps vs 5.1 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
9.3 fps vs 4.1 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
18 vs 8 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)

Nikon D5600 advantages over Canon EOS M5

Lens selection
Excellent vs Limited
Better lens selection gives you more options
Larger sensor
APS-C vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Fast startup
~0.20 vs 1.2 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
More dynamic range

More dynamic range

Cameras with more dynamic range allow you to take photos with dramatic differences in highlight and shadow areas while retaining detail in both.

Think of a brilliant sunset on a rocky beach: Bright sunset in the background, with dark rocks in the foreground. High dynamic range means more of the extremes will be faithfully reproduced.

Dynamic range test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
D5600 test data on DxO Mark EOS M5 test data on DxO Mark

14.0 vs 12.4 evs
Retain detail in highlight and shadows
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

970 vs 295 shots
Capture more photos
More telephoto lens reach
83 mm vs 72 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Bigger JPEG buffer
100 vs 27 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Both provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Both provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

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

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Review Excerpt

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

Compact camera body; Very good touchscreen display; Excellent image quality for its class; Good overall performance.
Not many improvements compared to its predecessor, with some downgrades; No 4K video recording.
Read our Nikon D5600 Review

The Competition

Compared to 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

Nikon D5600

Fujifilm X-Pro2

$1065
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

$1300
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

Compare Nikon D5600 vs Fujifilm X-Pro2

Compared to Pentax KP

Canon EOS M5

Pentax KP

$679
APS-C

Less expensive
Touchscreen

$999
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

Compare Canon EOS M5 vs Pentax KP

Nikon D5600

Pentax KP

$1065
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

$999
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon D5600 vs Pentax KP

Compared to Canon T7i

Canon EOS M5

Canon T7i

$679
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$700
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Canon EOS M5 vs Canon T7i

Nikon D5600

Canon T7i

$1065
APS-C

Larger sensor
Fast startup

$700
APS-C

On-sensor phase detect
More cross-type AF points

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Compared to 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

Nikon D5600

Canon EOS M50

$1065
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

$579
APS-C

Focus peaking
Less expensive

Compare Nikon D5600 vs Canon EOS M50

Compared to Fujifilm X-T100

Canon EOS M5

Fujifilm X-T100

$679
APS-C

Fast startup
NFC

$599
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

Compare Canon EOS M5 vs Fujifilm X-T100

Nikon D5600

Fujifilm X-T100

$1065
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

$599
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

Compare Nikon D5600 vs Fujifilm X-T100

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