Canon EOS 1D X Mark II vs Canon EOS M5
This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS 1D X Mark II and Canon EOS M5. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
These cameras are both manufactured by Canon.
These two camera models were both released 2016.Camera | Released |
Canon EOS 1D X Mark II | 2016 |
Canon EOS M5 | 2016 |
Type of camera
Canon EOS 1D X Mark II is a DSLR camera while Canon EOS M5 is a Mirrorless camera. More information about their differences will come soon.
Sensors / crop factor
These cameras have different sensors. Canon EOS 1D X Mark II has a "Canon Full Frame"-sensor while Canon EOS M5 has a "Canon APS-C"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.
Camera | Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 ** |
Canon EOS 1D X Mark II | 50 mm Full-frame sensor No crop factor/focal length multiplier |
Canon EOS M5 | 80 mm Canon APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6 |
** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"
Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)
Resolution
Canon EOS 1D X Mark II has a 20 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS M5 has 24 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
Camera | Megapixels |
Canon EOS 1D X Mark II |
20 MP
19961856 pixels 5472 x 3648 |
Canon EOS M5 |
24 MP
24000000 pixels 6000 x 4000 |
Canon EOS M5 has a 20 % larger resolution than Canon EOS 1D X Mark II. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.
ISO range
Canon EOS 1D X Mark II has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS M5. Canon EOS 1D X Mark II has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 51200 while Canon EOS M5 has 100 to 25600.
Camera | ISO Range |
Canon EOS 1D X Mark II | 100-51200 |
Canon EOS M5 | 100-25600 |
Autofocus and lens compatibility
Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.
Worth mentioning is that Canon EOS M5 belongs to the Canon EOS M-system and needs an adapter to work with Canons EF, EF-S, MP-E, and TS-E lenses. You can read more about this adapter here:
Canon Lens Mount Adapter EF-EOS M
Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 1D X Mark II
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS M5
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Canon EOS 1D X Mark II can shoot up to 16 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS M5 can shoot up to 9 pictures per seconds.
Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
Canon EOS 1D X Mark II | 16 |
Canon EOS M5 | 9 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
In this case, both Canon EOS 1D X Mark II and Canon EOS M5 can shoot movies.
Weight
The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.
Canon EOS 1D X Mark II weighs 1530 gr (equal to 3.37 lb) which is 258% heavier than Canon EOS M5 and its 427 gr (or 0.94 lb).
Camera | Weight |
Canon EOS 1D X Mark II | 1530 gr 3.37 lb |
Canon EOS M5 | 427 gr 0.94 lb |
Canon EOS 1D X Mark II vs Canon EOS M5 Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Canon EOS 1D X Mark II and Canon EOS M5, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.
Product |
Canon EOS 1D X Mark II |
Canon EOS M5 |
Name | Canon EOS 1D X Mark II | Canon EOS M5 |
Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
Release Date and Price |
Canon EOS 1D X Mark II |
Canon EOS M5 |
Release Year | 2016 | 2016 |
Release Date | 2016-02-02 | 2016-09-15 |
MSRP | 5999 USD | 979 USD |
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Camera Type |
Canon EOS 1D X Mark II |
Canon EOS M5 |
Camera Type | DSLR | Mirrorless |
Sensor |
Canon EOS 1D X Mark II |
Canon EOS M5 |
Sensor Size | Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm) | APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm) |
Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
Resolution | 5472 x 3648 pixels | 6000 x 4000 pixels |
Megapixels | 20 MP | 24 MP |
Image Processor | DUAL DIGIC 6+ | DIGIC 7 |
Image |
Canon EOS 1D X Mark II |
Canon EOS M5 |
ISO Range | 100 - 51200 | 100 - 25600 |
White Balance Presets | 6 | 6 |
Custom White Balance | Yes | Yes |
Image Stabilization | No |
No (5-axis for video only) |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 0 stops | 0 stops |
Uncompressed format | RAW | RAW |
Optics & Focus |
Canon EOS 1D X Mark II |
Canon EOS M5 |
Autofocus Motor | Yes | Yes |
Autofocus |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView |
Focus Points | 61 | 49 |
Lens Mount |
Canon EF See Compatible Lenses |
Canon EF-M See Compatible Lenses |
Focal Length Multiplier |
Full frame No multiplier Example: 24 mm remains 24 mm 50 mm remains 50 mm 100 mm remains 100 mm 200 mm remains 200 mm |
APS-C Sensor 1.6x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 38 mm 50 mm becomes 80 mm 100 mm becomes 160 mm 200 mm becomes 320 mm |
Screen & Viewfinder |
Canon EOS 1D X Mark II |
Canon EOS M5 |
Articulated LCD | Fixed | Tilting |
Screen size | 3.2” | 3.2” |
Screen dots | 1620000 | 1620000 |
Touch screen | Yes | Yes |
Screen type | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
Live view | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder Type | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.76× | 0.62x |
Viewfinder Resolution | 0 | 2360000 |
Photography features |
Canon EOS 1D X Mark II |
Canon EOS M5 |
Frames per second | 16 fps | 9 fps |
Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Built-in Flash | No | Yes |
Built-in Flash Range | N/A | 5 meters |
External Flash | Yes | Yes |
Self-Timer | Yes | Yes |
Time-lapse | Yes | No |
Metering modes |
Multi Center Weighted Spot |
Multi Center Weighted Spot Partial |
Exposure Compensation | +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Canon EOS 1D X Mark II |
Canon EOS M5 |
Video recording | Yes | Yes |
Video format |
Motion JPEG MPEG4 H.264 |
MPEG4 H.264 |
Video resolution |
1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 |
1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 |
Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Speakers | Yes | Yes |
Storage |
Canon EOS 1D X Mark II |
Canon EOS M5 |
Memory Card |
Compact Flash |
SD/SDHC |
Connectivity |
Canon EOS 1D X Mark II |
Canon EOS M5 |
HDMI Output | Yes | Yes |
Microphone Port | Yes | Yes |
Headphone Port | Yes | No |
Wireless |
Yes Optional via WFT-E8 |
Yes Built-in (802.11/b/g/n with Bluetooth and NFC) |
Remote Control | Supported | Yes (Wired, wireless, or smartphone) |
GPS |
Yes Built-in (with e-compass) |
No |
Body & Dimensions |
Canon EOS 1D X Mark II |
Canon EOS M5 |
Enviromentally sealed | Yes | No |
Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery Details |
LP-E19 lithium-ion battery & charger
|
LP-E17 lithium-ion battery & charger
|
Battery Life (CIPA) | 1210 shots | 295 shots |
Width | 158 mm | 116 mm |
Height | 168 mm | 89 mm |
Depth | 83 mm | 61 mm |
Weight | 1530 gram | 427 gram |