Canon EOS M vs Canon EOS 60D

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS M Canon EOS 60D
      BrandCanonCanon
      ModelEOS MEOS 60D
      Predecessor ModelCanon EOS 50D
      Successor ModelCanon EOS 70D
      MSRP$799.99 with 22mm lens, €849/£769 with 18-55mm lens, €1049/£949 with 18-55mm + 22mm lenses, €979/£879 with 22mm lens + EF adapter
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS M Canon EOS 60D
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions22.3 x 14.9 mm22.3 x 14.9 mm
      Total Pixels18.5 Megapixel19.0 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels18.0 Megapixel18.0 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 12,800100 - 6,400
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,600100 - 12,800
      Photo Canon EOS M Canon EOS 60D
      ProcessorDIGIC 5DIGIC 4
      Max Image Resolution5184 x 34565184 x 3456
      Other Resolutions3456 x 2304, 2592 x 1728, 1920 x 1280, 720 x 4805184 x 2912, 4608 x 3456, 3456 x 3456, 3456 x 2304, 3456 x 1944, 3072 x 2304, 2592 x 1456, 2592 x 1728, 2304 x 1728, 2304 x 2304, 1920 x 1280, 1920 x 1080, 1728 x 1728, 1696 x 1280, 1280 x 1280, 720 x 480, 720 x 400, 640 x 480, 480 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, NormalFine, Normal
      Bit Depth14-Bit14-bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGBsRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten Light, White Fluorescent Light, Flash, Custom, Color Temperature setting
      WB Bracketing3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Focus Canon EOS M Canon EOS 60D
      Focusing SystemHybrid CMOS AF IIIDual Pixel CMOS AF
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, , Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range+1 to +18 EV-0.5 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points319
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points09
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenInterchangeable (Ef-D: Grid lines, Ef-S: Point of focus, Ef-A standard focusing screen provided)
      Optics Canon EOS M Canon EOS 60D
      Lens MountCanon EF-MCanon EF/EF-S
      Crop Factor1.6x1.6x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS M Canon EOS 60D
      Screen TypeFixedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyClear View II TFT LCDClear View TFT color LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot1,040k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS M Canon EOS 60D
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage96%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.95x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.59x
      Viewfinder Eyepoint22 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1
      Shutter Canon EOS M Canon EOS 60D
      Shutter TypeElectronic 1st curtain
      Min Shutter Speed60 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)4.3 fps
      Max Continuous Shooting4.3 fps5.3 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferMax. Approx. 4.3fps for approx. 17 JPEG images, 6 images RAW
      Flash Canon EOS M Canon EOS 60D
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Auto
      Manual flash
      Integrated Speedlite Transmitter
      Flash Range13.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/250 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemE-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless multi-flash supportE-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless multi-flash support
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
      Exposure Canon EOS M Canon EOS 60D
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial
      Exposure ModesManual, Program AE, Shutter-priority AE, Aperture-priority AE, Bulb, Full Auto, Flash Off, Creative Auto
      Programmed Image Control modes (Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait)
      E-TTL II Autoflash Program AE (Evaluative metering, Averaged metering)
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±2 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) ±3 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure LockAuto AE lock - In the One-Shot AF mode with evaluative metering, AE lock takes effect when focus is achieved
      Manual AE lock - With AE lock button
      DXO Canon EOS M Canon EOS 60D
      DxO Low Light ISO827813
      DxO Color Depth22.122.2
      DxO Dynamic Range11.211.5
      DxO Overall Score6566
      Video Canon EOS M Canon EOS 60D
      Movie File FormatMOV
      Audio File FormatLPCM
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/MP4
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps
      HD: 1280 x 720 @ 50/59.94 fps
      SD: 640 x 480 @ 25/29.97 fps
      Yes
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min30 min
      Terminals Canon EOS M Canon EOS 60D
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Mini
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS M Canon EOS 60D
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi connection possible Eye-Fi Connection possible
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Optional Remote Switch RS-60E3
      Environmental Canon EOS M Canon EOS 60D
      Environmental Sealing
      Storage Temperature32-104°F (0-40°C)
      Physical Canon EOS M Canon EOS 60D
      Dimensions109 x 66 x 32 mm (4.29 x 2.6 x 1.26")145 x 106 x 79 mm (5.71 x 4.17 x 3.11")
      Weight (inc. batteries)298 g (0.66 lb / 10.51 oz)755 g (1.66 lb / 26.63 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.3 x 6.4 x 5.6"10.7 x 9.4 x 5.9"
      Package Weight3.85 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS M Canon EOS 60D
      Battery PackLP-E12LP-E6
      Battery Life230 shots1100 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Canon EOS M Canon EOS 60D
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec 2 or 10 sec, remote
      Orientation Sensor
      Material of ConstructionStainless Steel, magnesium alloy, polycarbonate resin with glass fiberAluminium and polycarbonate resin with glass fibre
      Electronic Level Gauge


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