Canon EOS Kiss M vs Nikon Z5
This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS Kiss M and Nikon Z5. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
Canon EOS Kiss M is manufacturered by Canon but Nikon Z5 is from Nikon. Both Canon and Nikon are well known brands though.
Canon EOS Kiss M were released 2018 and Nikon Z5 was released 2020. That is a 2 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.Camera | Released |
Canon EOS Kiss M | 2018 |
Nikon Z5 | 2020 |
Type of camera
Both these cameras are Mirrorless cameras. No difference there.
Sensors / crop factor
These cameras have different sensors. Canon EOS Kiss M has a "Canon APS-C"-sensor while Nikon Z5 has a "Nikon FX"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.
Camera | Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 ** |
Canon EOS Kiss M | 80 mm Canon APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6 |
Nikon Z5 | 50 mm Full-frame sensor No crop factor/focal length 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)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Nikon)
Resolution
Canon EOS Kiss M has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon Z5 has 24 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
Camera | Megapixels |
Canon EOS Kiss M |
24 MP
24000000 pixels 6000 x 4000 |
Nikon Z5 |
24 MP
24160256 pixels 6016 x 4016 |
Nikon Z5 has a 1 % larger resolution than Canon EOS Kiss M. 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
Nikon Z5 has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS Kiss M. Nikon Z5 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 51200 while Canon EOS Kiss M has 100 to 25600.
Camera | ISO Range |
Canon EOS Kiss M | 100-25600 |
Nikon Z5 | 100-51200 |
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 Kiss M 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 Kiss M
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon Z5
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Canon EOS Kiss M can shoot up to 10 pictures per seconds and Nikon Z5 can shoot up to 4,5 pictures per seconds.
Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
Canon EOS Kiss M | 10 |
Nikon Z5 | 4,5 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
In this case, both Canon EOS Kiss M and Nikon Z5 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.
Nikon Z5 weighs 675 gr (equal to 1.49 lb) which is 73% heavier than Canon EOS Kiss M and its 390 gr (or 0.86 lb).
Camera | Weight |
Canon EOS Kiss M | 390 gr 0.86 lb |
Nikon Z5 | 675 gr 1.49 lb |
Canon EOS Kiss M vs Nikon Z5 Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Canon EOS Kiss M and Nikon Z5, 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 Kiss M |
Nikon Z5 |
Name | Canon EOS Kiss M | Nikon Z5 |
Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
Release Date and Price |
Canon EOS Kiss M |
Nikon Z5 |
Release Year | 2018 | 2020 |
Release Date | 2018-02-26 | 2020-07-21 |
MSRP | 779 USD | 1399 USD |
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Camera Type |
Canon EOS Kiss M |
Nikon Z5 |
Camera Type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
Sensor |
Canon EOS Kiss M |
Nikon Z5 |
Sensor Size | APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm) |
Full Frame (approx 36 x 23.9 mm) Also known as "FX" |
Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
Resolution | 6000 x 4000 pixels | 6016 x 4016 pixels |
Megapixels | 24 MP | 24 MP |
Image Processor | DIGIC 8 | EXPEED 6 |
Image |
Canon EOS Kiss M |
Nikon Z5 |
ISO Range | 100 - 25600 | 100 - 51200 |
White Balance Presets | 6 | 12 |
Custom White Balance | Yes | Yes |
Image Stabilization | No |
Yes (Sensor Shift (5 axis)) |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 0 stops | 0 stops |
Uncompressed format | RAW | RAW |
Optics & Focus |
Canon EOS Kiss M |
Nikon Z5 |
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 Touch Face Detection LiveView |
Focus Points | 143 | 273 |
Lens Mount |
Canon EF-M See Compatible Lenses |
Nikon Z 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 |
FX (Full frame) No multiplier Example: 24 mm remains 24 mm 50 mm remains 50 mm 100 mm remains 100 mm 200 mm remains 200 mm |
Screen & Viewfinder |
Canon EOS Kiss M |
Nikon Z5 |
Articulated LCD | Fully articulated | Tilting |
Screen size | 3” | 3.2” |
Screen dots | 1040000 | 1040000 |
Touch screen | Yes | Yes |
Screen type | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
Live view | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder Type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 200% |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.8x | |
Viewfinder Resolution | 2360000 | 3689400 |
Photography features |
Canon EOS Kiss M |
Nikon Z5 |
Frames per second | 10 fps | 4,5 fps |
Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Built-in Flash | Yes | No |
Built-in Flash Range | 5 meters | N/A |
External Flash | Yes | Yes |
Self-Timer | Yes | Yes |
Time-lapse | No | Yes |
Metering modes |
Multi Center Weighted Spot |
Multi Center Weighted Highlight Weighted Spot |
Exposure Compensation | +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV steps) | +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Canon EOS Kiss M |
Nikon Z5 |
Video recording | Yes | Yes |
Video format |
MPEG4 H.264 |
MPEG4 H.264 |
Video resolution |
1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 |
1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 |
Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Speakers | Yes | Yes |
Storage |
Canon EOS Kiss M |
Nikon Z5 |
Memory Card |
SD/SDHC |
SD/SDHC |
Connectivity |
Canon EOS Kiss M |
Nikon Z5 |
HDMI Output | Yes | Yes |
Microphone Port | Yes | Yes |
Headphone Port | No | Yes |
Wireless |
Yes Built-in (802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth) |
Yes Built-in (802.11ac (dual band) + Bluetooth) |
Remote Control | Yes (via smartphone) | Yes (via smartphone) |
GPS | No | No |
Body & Dimensions |
Canon EOS Kiss M |
Nikon Z5 |
Enviromentally sealed | No | Yes |
Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery Details |
LP-E12 lithium-ion battery & charger
|
EN-EL15c lithium-ion battery & charger
|
Battery Life (CIPA) | 235 shots | 470 shots |
Width | 116 mm | 134 mm |
Height | 88 mm | 101 mm |
Depth | 59 mm | 70 mm |
Weight | 390 gram | 675 gram |