Sony NEX-5T vs Canon EOS M5

Canon EOS M5 advantages over Sony NEX-5T

• Eye-level viewfinder
  Eye-level vs Rear display only
  You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
• Built-in Bluetooth
  Yes vs No
  Always-on wireless connectivity
• Higher effective ISO

  Higher effective ISO

  Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

  Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

  You can learn more at our glossary entry.

  Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.

  EOS M5 test data on DxO Mark NEX-5T test data on DxO Mark
  1,262 vs 1,015 iso
  Take photos in low light with less noise
• Internal flash
  Internal flash vs None
  Useful in a pinch for fill flash
• External Mic Jack
  Jack vs No jack
  Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
• Newer
  8 years vs 11 years old
  Newer cameras often support more advanced features
• Higher-res screen
  540k vs 307k pixels
  More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
• More pixels
  24.2 vs 16.1 megapixels
  Higher resolution photos
• Bigger JPEG buffer
  27 vs 11 shots
  Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)