Canon T5i vs Canon EOS M6 Mark II

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Canon T5i vs Canon EOS M6 Mark II

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

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APS-C 337.5mm²
32.5 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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Differences

Canon T5i advantages over Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Lens selection
Excellent vs Limited
Better lens selection gives you more options
Less expensive
$539 vs $1099
Save money for lenses or accessories
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Bigger pixels
~ 4.30 vs 3.23 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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

440 vs 305 shots
Capture more photos
More telephoto lens reach
88 mm vs 72 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel

Canon EOS M6 Mark II advantages over Canon T5i

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
Thinner
49 mm vs 78 mm
Thinner
Newer
5 years vs 11 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Lighter weight
538g vs 791g
Lighter weight
Less shutter lag
0.14 vs 0.26 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
More pixels
32.5 vs 18.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Wider angle kit lens
24 mm vs 29 mm
Capture more of the scene with the included lens
Faster JPEG shooting
14.0 fps vs 4.8 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
48 vs 15 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
14.0 fps vs 4.8 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
26 vs 6 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
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
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
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
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

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Review Excerpt

Excellent image quality; 9 cross-type AF points; Stereo microphones; Built-in touchscreen; Multi-shot modes; Improved kit lens; Even more affordable.
Little-changed from the earlier T4i; Slow Live View and video autofocus; High ISO performance is unimproved; Below-average battery life; No dedicated AF illuminator.
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The Competition

Compared to Canon T4i

Canon T5i

Canon T4i

$539
APS-C

Lighter weight

$700
APS-C

More telephoto lens reach

Compare Canon T5i vs Canon T4i

Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Canon T4i

$849
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$700
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Canon EOS M6 Mark II vs Canon T4i

Compared to Sony A57

Canon T5i

Sony A57

$539
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

$800
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon T5i vs Sony A57

Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Sony A57

$849
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

$800
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon EOS M6 Mark II vs Sony A57

Compared to Pentax K-5 IIs

Canon T5i

Pentax K-5 IIs

$539
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

$497
APS-C

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon T5i vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Pentax K-5 IIs

$849
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$497
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon EOS M6 Mark II vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Compared to Sony A58

Canon T5i

Sony A58

$539
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

$598
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon T5i vs Sony A58

Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Sony A58

$849
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

$598
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon EOS M6 Mark II vs Sony A58

Compared to Sony A6400

Canon T5i

Sony A6400

$539
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

$898
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon T5i vs Sony A6400

Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Sony A6400

$849
APS-C

Fast startup
More pixels

$898
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

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