Canon EOS M3 vs Canon EOS M5
Compare key differences and full specifications to find the camera that suits your photography.
Key differences
- Year: Canon EOS M3: 2015 ; Canon EOS M5: 2016
- Weight: Canon EOS M3: 366 g ; Canon EOS M5: 427 g
- Max. video mode: Canon EOS M3: 1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p) ; Canon EOS M5: 1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p)
- Battery: Canon EOS M3: Li-ion Battery LP-E17 ; Canon EOS M5: LP-E17 lithium-ion battery
Best for
The available specifications do not establish a clear advantage for a particular use. Choose based on the features you need below.
| Specification | Canon EOS M3 | Canon EOS M5 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Model | EOS M3 | EOS M5 |
| Year | 2015 | 2016 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 110.9 x 68 x 44.4 mm | 115.6 x 89.2 x 60.6 mm |
| Weight | 366 g | 427 g |
| Sensor | ||
| Total megapixels | 24.7 | 25.8 |
| Image | ||
| ISO | Auto, 100-12800 (expands to 25600) | Auto, 100-25600 |
| Video | ||
| Max. video mode | 1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p) | 1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) |
| Display & Viewfinder | ||
| Screen size | 3" | 3.2" |
| Screen resolution | 1,040,000 dots | 1,620,000 dots |
| Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
| Power | ||
| Battery | Li-ion Battery LP-E17 | LP-E17 lithium-ion battery |