Canon EOS M5 vs Canon EOS Rebel T6s
This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS M5 and Canon EOS Rebel T6s. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
These cameras are both manufactured by Canon.
Canon EOS M5 were released 2016 and Canon EOS Rebel T6s was released 2015. That is a 1 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.Camera | Released |
Canon EOS M5 | 2016 |
Canon EOS Rebel T6s | 2015 |
Type of camera
Canon EOS M5 is a Mirrorless camera while Canon EOS Rebel T6s is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.
Sensors / crop factor
Both these cameras have the same sorts of sensor (called "Canon APS-C") which means that if you compare these cameras side by side the lenses will also have the same experienced focal length. Neither of the cameras has a Full frame sensor which means that you will get a "crop factor" where the camera's sensor size affect the focal length with a multiplier.
Camera | Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 ** |
Canon EOS M5 | 80 mm Canon APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6 |
Canon EOS Rebel T6s | 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
Both these cameras have the exact same resolution. Canon EOS M5 has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS Rebel T6s has 24 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
Camera | Megapixels |
Canon EOS M5 |
24 MP
24000000 pixels 6000 x 4000 |
Canon EOS Rebel T6s |
24 MP
24000000 pixels 6000 x 4000 |
ISO range
Canon EOS M5 has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS Rebel T6s. Canon EOS M5 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 25600 while Canon EOS Rebel T6s has 100 to 12800.
Camera | ISO Range |
Canon EOS M5 | 100-25600 |
Canon EOS Rebel T6s | 100-12800 |
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 M5
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS Rebel T6s
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Canon EOS M5 can shoot up to 9 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS Rebel T6s can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds.
Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
Canon EOS M5 | 9 |
Canon EOS Rebel T6s | 5 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
In this case, both Canon EOS M5 and Canon EOS Rebel T6s 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 Rebel T6s weighs 565 gr (equal to 1.25 lb) which is 32% heavier than Canon EOS M5 and its 427 gr (or 0.94 lb).
Camera | Weight |
Canon EOS M5 | 427 gr 0.94 lb |
Canon EOS Rebel T6s | 565 gr 1.25 lb |
Canon EOS M5 vs Canon EOS Rebel T6s Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Canon EOS M5 and Canon EOS Rebel T6s, 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 M5 |
Canon EOS Rebel T6s |
Name | Canon EOS M5 | Canon EOS Rebel T6s |
Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
Release Date and Price |
Canon EOS M5 |
Canon EOS Rebel T6s |
Release Year | 2016 | 2015 |
Release Date | 2016-09-15 | 2015-02-06 |
MSRP | 979 USD | 849 USD |
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Camera Type |
Canon EOS M5 |
Canon EOS Rebel T6s |
Camera Type | Mirrorless | DSLR |
Sensor |
Canon EOS M5 |
Canon EOS Rebel T6s |
Sensor Size | APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm) | APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm) |
Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
Resolution | 6000 x 4000 pixels | 6000 x 4000 pixels |
Megapixels | 24 MP | 24 MP |
Image Processor | DIGIC 7 | DIGIC 6 |
Image |
Canon EOS M5 |
Canon EOS Rebel T6s |
ISO Range | 100 - 25600 | 100 - 12800 |
White Balance Presets | 6 | 8 |
Custom White Balance | Yes | Yes |
Image Stabilization |
No (5-axis for video only) |
No |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 0 stops | 0 stops |
Uncompressed format | RAW | RAW |
Optics & Focus |
Canon EOS M5 |
Canon EOS Rebel T6s |
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 | 49 | 19 |
Lens Mount |
Canon EF-M See Compatible Lenses |
Canon EF Canon EF-S See Compatible Lenses |
Focal Length Multiplier |
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 |
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 M5 |
Canon EOS Rebel T6s |
Articulated LCD | Tilting | Fully articulated |
Screen size | 3.2” | 3” |
Screen dots | 1620000 | 1040000 |
Touch screen | Yes | Yes |
Screen type | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
Live view | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder Type | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 95% |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.62x | 0.82× (0.51× 35mm equiv.) |
Viewfinder Resolution | 2360000 | 0 |
Photography features |
Canon EOS M5 |
Canon EOS Rebel T6s |
Frames per second | 9 fps | 5 fps |
Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Built-in Flash | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Flash Range | 5 meters | 12 meters |
External Flash | Yes | Yes |
Self-Timer | Yes | Yes |
Time-lapse | No | No |
Metering modes |
Multi Center Weighted Spot Partial |
Multi Center Weighted Spot Partial |
Exposure Compensation | +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV steps) | +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Canon EOS M5 |
Canon EOS Rebel T6s |
Video recording | Yes | Yes |
Video format |
MPEG4 H.264 |
MPEG4 H.264 |
Video resolution |
1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 |
1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 |
Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Speakers | Yes | Yes |
Storage |
Canon EOS M5 |
Canon EOS Rebel T6s |
Memory Card |
SD/SDHC |
SD/SDHC |
Connectivity |
Canon EOS M5 |
Canon EOS Rebel T6s |
HDMI Output | Yes | Yes |
Microphone Port | Yes | Yes |
Headphone Port | No | No |
Wireless |
Yes Built-in (802.11/b/g/n with Bluetooth and NFC) |
Yes Built-in (802.11b/g/n with NFC) |
Remote Control | Yes (Wired, wireless, or smartphone) | Yes (wired or via smartphone) |
GPS | No | No |
Body & Dimensions |
Canon EOS M5 |
Canon EOS Rebel T6s |
Enviromentally sealed | No | No |
Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery Details |
LP-E17 lithium-ion battery & charger
|
LP-E17 lithium-ion battery and charger
|
Battery Life (CIPA) | 295 shots | 440 shots |
Width | 116 mm | 132 mm |
Height | 89 mm | 111 mm |
Depth | 61 mm | 78 mm |
Weight | 427 gram | 565 gram |