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Canon M5 vs Nikon D3400: A Complete Comparison

Canon M5 vs Nikon D3400: A Complete Comparison

January 9, 2019

Canon M5 vs Nikon D3400: This digital camera comparison pits the Canon M5 vs the Nikon D3400. A Semi-Pro Mirrorless cameras by Canon and an Entry-Level DSLR by Nikon. Both the Nikon D3400 and Canon M5 cameras have 24.0MP APS-C sensors.  Let’s have a brief look at the main features of Canon M5 and Canon M5.

Canon M5 vs Nikon D3400 Specs

Canon M5 vs Nikon D3400

Canon M5 vs Nikon D3400

 Specifications

Canon M5

Nikon D3400
Megapixels 24.2 24.2
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Sensor Format APS-C APS-C (DX)
Crop Factor 1.6x 1.5x
AA Filter Yes None
Image Resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Body Image Stabilization Yes (Movie only) No
Lens Mount Canon EF-M Nikon FX/DX
ISO 100 – 25,600 100 – 25,600
Expanded ISO None No
AF Points 49 Hybrid 11
Cross-type AF Points Dual Pixel AF 1
Continuous Mode 7fps 5fps
LCD 3.2″ – Articulating 3.0″ – Fixed
LCD Resolution 1,620,000 dots 921,600 dots
Touchscreen Yes No
Focus Peaking Yes No
Top LCD Display No No
Viewfinder Type EVF (2.36M) Optical
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.85x
Video Resolution 1920×1080 (60/50/30/25/24p 1920×1080 (60/50/30/25/24p
1280×720 (60/50p) 1280×720 (60/50p)
Microphone Jack Yes No
Headphone Jack No No
Memory Card Type SD SD
Dual Card Slots No No
SD UHS Support UHS-I UHS-I
Fastest Shutter Speed 1/4000 1/4000
Slowest Shutter Speed 30″ 30″
Bulb Mode Yes Yes
JPEG Buffer Size 27 100
RAW Buffer Size 18 12
Time Lapse Yes No
Built-in Flash Yes Yes
Max Flash Sync Speed 1/200 1/200
Startup Time 1.2s 0.5s
Built-in Wi-Fi Yes No
Built-in GPS No No
Built-in NFC Yes No
Bluetooth Yes Yes
USB Type USB 2.0 USB 2.0
Environmentally Sealed No No
Battery Life (CIPA) 295 shots 1200 shots
Battery Included Yes (LP-E17) Yes (EN-EL14a)
Weight 15.0 oz (427g) 15.17 oz (430g)
Size 4.6 x 3.5 x 2.4″ 4.9 x 3.9 x 3.0″
Price Amazon Amazon
Release Date 2016 2016

Nikon D3400 vs Canon M5 Common Features

Bluetooth Connection Yes vs Yes
 Built-in Flash Yes vs Yes
 External Flash Shoe Yes vs Yes
 Viewfinder Yes (Electronic) vs Yes (Optical)
 RAW Support Yes vs Yes
 Face Detection Focus Yes vs Yes
 Max Resolution 24 MP vs 24 MP
 Smartphone Remote Control Yes vs Yes

Canon M5 vs Nikon D3400 Size Comparison

The Canon M5 is the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 8mm narrower, 9mm shorter and 15mm thinner than Nikon D3400. With regard to weight, the Nikon D3400 is 32g lighter than the Canon M5. However, the weight difference is hardly significant in this case.

Canon M5 vs Nikon D3400

Canon M5 vs Nikon D3400

On the bright side, both cameras have an APS-C sensor. Hence, the lenses they use are practically the same. So, when factoring in the overall weight, this is not an issue.

Canon M5 vs Nikon D3400 Sensor Comparison

Both the Canon M5 and Nikon D3400 have APS-C sized 24.0 MP resolution sensors. So, sensor size and resolution should not influence your choice between the two cameras.

Canon EOS vs M5 Nikon D3400 Sensor

Canon EOS vs M5 Nikon D3400 Sensor

As both the Nikon D3400 and Canon M5 have the same sensor sizes, they provide a good level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture. However, the Nikon D3400 has a 1.1x larger sensor area than Canon M5. Larger sensors give you more control over the depth of field and blurry background compared to the smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

Canon M5 Advantages Over Nikon D3400

 Wireless Connection Built-In vs No
 Articulating Screen Yes vs No
 Touch Screen Yes vs No
 Number of Focus Points 49 vs 11
 LCD Screen Size 3.2″ vs 3″
 LCD Screen Resolution 1.620k dots vs 921k dots
 Viewfinder Coverage 100% vs 95%
 Continuous Shooting 9.0fps vs 5.0fps
 Microphone Port Yes vs No
 Timelapse Recording Yes vs No
 AE Bracketing Yes vs No
 NFC Connection Yes vs No
 Digital video stabilization Yes vs No

Key reasons to choose the Canon M5 over the Nikon D3400:

  • Body Image Stabilization – It has body image stabilization but it only works in video.
  • AF Points – 49 vs 11
  • Continuous mode – 7fps vs 5fps. More is better for sports and wildlife since you have more chances of getting a tack sharp shot.
  • LCD – 3.2″ vs 3.0″ and it’s articulated.
  • LCD Resolution – Higher resolution.
  • Touchscreen Support
  • Focus Peaking – Very useful for seeing if your subject is in focus (both photo and video).
  • Viewfinder Coverage – 100% vs 95%.
  • Microphone Jack – If you’re going to record videos where audio quality is important, a microphone jack is super helpful.
  • RAW Buffer Size – 18 vs 12.
  • Time-Lapse
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • Built-in NFC
  • Size – The Canon M5 is noticeably smaller.

Video: Canon M5 Hands-on Review

Canon’s latest mirrorless camera promises to be an 80D in a smaller package. With 1080p and a reasonable 24-megapixels, is it another flop or does the Dual Pixel Autofocus save the day? Watch as Kai takes you through the pros and cons.

Nikon D3400 Advantages Over Canon M5

 Battery Life 1200 shotsvs295 shots
 Weight 395 gvs427 g
 Flash Coverage 12.0mvs5.0m
 Sensor Pixel Area 15.28µm2vs13.84µm2
 Price $497vs$929

Key reasons why you might choose the Nikon D3400 over the Canon M5:

  • AA Filter – The Nikon D3400 has no AA filter.
  • JPEG Buffer Size – 100 vs 27. Useful for long bursts.
  • Battery Life – 1200 shots vs 295 shots.

Video: Nikon D3400 Field Test and Review

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