Canon EOS M5 vs Canon EOS Rebel XS

This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS M5 and Canon EOS Rebel XS. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

These cameras are both manufactured by Canon.

Type of camera

Canon EOS M5 is a Mirrorless camera while Canon EOS Rebel XS 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.

** 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 M5 has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS Rebel XS has 10,1 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Canon EOS M5 has a 138 % larger resolution than Canon EOS Rebel XS. 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 M5 has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS Rebel XS. Canon EOS M5 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 25600 while Canon EOS Rebel XS has 100 to 1600.

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 XS

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 XS can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds.

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

When comparing these two cameras there is only one of them that can shoot movies and that is Canon EOS M5. Unfortunately Canon EOS Rebel XS does not support recording movies and movie clips.

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 XS weighs 502 gr (equal to 1.11 lb) which is 18% heavier than Canon EOS M5 and its 427 gr (or 0.94 lb).

Canon EOS M5 vs Canon EOS Rebel XS Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Canon EOS M5 and Canon EOS Rebel XS, 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 XS
Name	Canon EOS M5	Canon EOS Rebel XS
Manufacturer	Canon	Canon
Release Date and Price	Canon EOS M5	Canon EOS Rebel XS
Release Year	2016	2008
Release Date	2016-09-15	2008-06-10
MSRP	979 USD	599 USD
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Camera Type	Canon EOS M5	Canon EOS Rebel XS
Camera Type	Mirrorless	DSLR
Sensor	Canon EOS M5	Canon EOS Rebel XS
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	3888 x 2592 pixels
Megapixels	24 MP	10,1 MP
Image Processor	DIGIC 7	DIGIC 3
Image	Canon EOS M5	Canon EOS Rebel XS
ISO Range	100 - 25600	100 - 1600
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 XS
Autofocus Motor	Yes	Yes
Autofocus	Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView	Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous
Focus Points	49	7
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 XS
Articulated LCD	Tilting	Fixed
Screen size	3.2”	2.5”
Screen dots	1620000	230000
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	0.81× (0.51× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution	2360000	N/A
Photography features	Canon EOS M5	Canon EOS Rebel XS
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	13 meters
External Flash	Yes	Yes
Self-Timer	Yes	Yes
Time-lapse	No	Yes
Metering modes	Multi Center Weighted Spot Partial	Multi Center Weighted Partial
Exposure Compensation	+/- 3 (at 1/3 EV steps)	+/- 2 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features	Canon EOS M5	Canon EOS Rebel XS
Video recording	Yes	No
Video format	MPEG4 H.264	N/A
Video resolution	1280 x 720 1920 x 1080	N/A
Built-in Microphone	Yes	No
Built-in Speakers	Yes	No
Storage	Canon EOS M5	Canon EOS Rebel XS
Memory Card	SD/SDHC	SD/SDHC
Connectivity	Canon EOS M5	Canon EOS Rebel XS
HDMI Output	Yes	No
Microphone Port	Yes	No
Headphone Port	No	No
Wireless	Yes Built-in (802.11/b/g/n with Bluetooth and NFC)	No
Remote Control	Yes (Wired, wireless, or smartphone)	Yes (E3 connector)
GPS	No	No
Body & Dimensions	Canon EOS M5	Canon EOS Rebel XS
Enviromentally sealed	No	No
Battery	Battery Pack	Battery Pack
Battery Details	LP-E17 lithium-ion battery & charger	Lithium-Ion LP-E5 battery pack
Battery Life (CIPA)	295 shots	N/A
Width	116 mm	126 mm
Height	89 mm	98 mm
Depth	61 mm	65 mm
Weight	427 gram	502 gram