Reasons to choose EOS M
Released in 2012, EOS M has about 332 mm² of sensor area, 18 MP effective resolution, and a 298 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Canon EOS M
vs Canon EOS Rebel T5
VS
Sensor area
332 mm²
EOS M332 mm²
EOS Rebel T5- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The EOS M and EOS Rebel T5 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
EOS MMetricEOS Rebel T5
18 MPEffective pixels18 MP
22.3 × 14.9Sensor22.3 × 14.9
4.3 µmPixel pitch4.3 µm
18.46 µm²Pixel area18.46 µm²
5.42 MP/cm²Pixel density5.42 MP/cm²
1.61Crop factor1.61
—Maximum video1,920 × 1,080
298 gWeight480 g
SD/SDHC/SDXCStorageSD/SDHC/SDXC
Lithium-Ion LP-E12 rechargeable battery Li-ion batteryBatteryLi-ion Battery LP-E10 Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The EOS M and EOS Rebel T5 have the same sensor area. The EOS M has the lighter body. The EOS M and EOS Rebel T5 have the same effective resolution. The EOS Rebel T5 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose EOS Rebel T5
Released in 2014, EOS Rebel T5 has about 332 mm² of sensor area, 18 MP effective resolution, and a 480 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.