Canon EOS M5 vs Canon EOS Rebel T7
This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS M5 and Canon EOS Rebel T7. 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 T7 was released 2018. That is a 2 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 T7 | 2018 |
Type of camera
Canon EOS M5 is a Mirrorless camera while Canon EOS Rebel T7 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 T7 | 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 T7 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 T7 |
24 MP
24000000 pixels 6000 x 4000 |
ISO range
Canon EOS M5 has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS Rebel T7. Canon EOS M5 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 25600 while Canon EOS Rebel T7 has 100 to 6400.
Camera | ISO Range |
Canon EOS M5 | 100-25600 |
Canon EOS Rebel T7 | 100-6400 |
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 T7
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 T7 can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds.
Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
Canon EOS M5 | 9 |
Canon EOS Rebel T7 | 3 |
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 T7 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 T7 weighs 475 gr (equal to 1.05 lb) which is 11% 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 T7 | 475 gr 1.05 lb |
Canon EOS M5 vs Canon EOS Rebel T7 Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Canon EOS M5 and Canon EOS Rebel T7, 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 T7 |
Name | Canon EOS M5 | Canon EOS Rebel T7 |
Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
Release Date and Price |
Canon EOS M5 |
Canon EOS Rebel T7 |
Release Year | 2016 | 2018 |
Release Date | 2016-09-15 | 2018-02-26 |
MSRP | 979 USD | 549 USD |
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Camera Type |
Canon EOS M5 |
Canon EOS Rebel T7 |
Camera Type | Mirrorless | DSLR |
Sensor |
Canon EOS M5 |
Canon EOS Rebel T7 |
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 4+ |
Image |
Canon EOS M5 |
Canon EOS Rebel T7 |
ISO Range | 100 - 25600 | 100 - 6400 |
White Balance Presets | 6 | 6 |
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 T7 |
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 Face Detection LiveView |
Focus Points | 49 | 9 |
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 T7 |
Articulated LCD | Tilting | Fixed |
Screen size | 3.2” | 3” |
Screen dots | 1620000 | 920000 |
Touch screen | Yes | No |
Screen type | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
Live view | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder Type | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 95% |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.62x | 0.8× (0.5× 35mm equiv.) |
Viewfinder Resolution | 2360000 | N/A |
Photography features |
Canon EOS M5 |
Canon EOS Rebel T7 |
Frames per second | 9 fps | 3 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 | 9 meters |
External Flash | Yes | Yes |
Self-Timer | Yes | Yes |
Time-lapse | No | No |
Metering modes |
Multi Center Weighted Spot Partial |
Multi Center Weighted 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 T7 |
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 T7 |
Memory Card |
SD/SDHC |
SD/SDHC |
Connectivity |
Canon EOS M5 |
Canon EOS Rebel T7 |
HDMI Output | Yes | Yes |
Microphone Port | Yes | No |
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 wireless) |
GPS | No | No |
Body & Dimensions |
Canon EOS M5 |
Canon EOS Rebel T7 |
Enviromentally sealed | No | No |
Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery Details |
LP-E17 lithium-ion battery & charger
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Lithium-Ion LP-E10 rechargeable battery & charger
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Battery Life (CIPA) | 295 shots | 500 shots |
Width | 116 mm | 129 mm |
Height | 89 mm | 101 mm |
Depth | 61 mm | 78 mm |
Weight | 427 gram | 475 gram |