Andy01
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Re: Replacing old 550D/T2i + EOS M for M6/M5
Your choice between the M5 and M6 really comes down to the EVF.
I need to wear glasses for reading or seeing close detail, but not for walking around outside so for me it is a no-brainer - the EVF is essential. If I were to use the LCD (like I did for the time I owned a M3) it would mean that I would either be taking reading glasses off and on continuously or wearing multi-focal glasses outside. I also live in sunny Queensland, Australia where bright sunshine is the norm, and LCDs are not great in bright sunlight. I also used a few DSLRs (450D, 600D, 70D & 6D ii), so I was much more used to using a viewfinder. I did buy an add-on EVF for my M3 when I had it and found it to be an awkward shape to leave on the camera - it turned a compact camera into an awkwardly shaped thing with a big "bump" on top.
But everyone's situation is different and some people love the LCD. I would think that this is the single biggest difference between to the two cameras, so you might want to consider how important the LCD is for you.
I think that for most things the M5 would easily be an improvement over a 550D - perhaps not for faster moving action or handling with larger lenses. The M5 is a very capable little camera that can produce great photos with it's 24Mp sensor (same as 80D), and it has lots of dials etc for DSLR-like controls (unlike the M50). I still prefer shooting with my 6D ii, but when I want to travel lighter the M5 (18-150, 11-22 & 22mm) gets the job done. It does not handle well with large lenses like my 100-400L ii.
Colin