Canon EOS M5 vs Canon EOS M

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS M5 Canon EOS M
      BrandCanonCanon
      ModelEOS M5EOS M
      MSRP$979 (body), $1099 (w/15-45mm lens), $1479 (w/18-150mm lens)$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 TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS M5 Canon EOS M
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions22.3 x 14.9 mm22.3 x 14.9 mm
      Total Pixels25.8 Megapixel18.5 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.2 Megapixel18.0 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 25,600100 - 12,800
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,600
      Photo Canon EOS M5 Canon EOS M
      ProcessorDIGIC 7DIGIC 5
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40005184 x 3456
      Other Resolutions3:2 (6000 x 4000, 3984 x 2656, 2976 x 1984, 2400 x 1600), 16:9 (6000 x 3368, 3984 x 2240, 2976 x 1680, 2400 x 1344), 4:3 (5328 x 4000, 3552 x 2664, 2656 x 1992, 2112 x 1600), 1:1 (4000 x 4000, 2656 x 2656, 1984 x 1984, 1600 x 1600)3456 x 2304, 2592 x 1728, 1920 x 1280, 720 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, standardFine, Normal
      Bit Depth14-Bit14-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Focus Canon EOS M5 Canon EOS M
      Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AFHybrid CMOS AF III
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, , Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-1 to +18 EV+1 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points4931
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Canon EOS M5 Canon EOS M
      Lens MountCanon EF-MCanon EF-M
      Crop Factor1.6x1.6x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS M5 Canon EOS M
      Screen TypeTiltingFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDClear View II TFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.2"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,620k dot1,040k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS M5 Canon EOS M
      ViewfinderElectronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Resolution2,360k dot
      Shutter Canon EOS M5 Canon EOS M
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled focal-placeElectronic 1st curtain
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)4.3 fps
      Max Continuous Shooting9.0 fps4.3 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 9 fps at 24.2 MP
      Up to 7 fps at 24.2 MP
      Max. Approx. 4.3fps for approx. 17 JPEG images, 6 images RAW
      Flash Canon EOS M5 Canon EOS M
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto (E-TTL II)
      Manual Flash On/Off (3 flash power output settings)
      Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Flash Range5.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/200 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 M5 Canon EOS M
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range+1 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±2 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV increments) ±2 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure LockManual / Auto
      DXO Canon EOS M5 Canon EOS M
      DxO Low Light ISO1262827
      DxO Color Depth23.422.1
      DxO Dynamic Range12.411.2
      DxO Overall Score7765
      Video Canon EOS M5 Canon EOS M
      Movie File FormatMP4MOV
      Audio File FormatAACLPCM
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/MP4
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [30 to 60 Mbps]
      HD: 1280 x 720 @ 50/59.94 fps [26 to 52 Mbps]
      SD: 640 x 480 @ 25/29.97 fps
      H.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
      Video FormatsMP4, H.264, AACMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min30 min
      Terminals Canon EOS M5 Canon EOS M
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Mini
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS M5 Canon EOS M
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi connection possible
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control Wired, wireless, or smartphone
      Environmental Canon EOS M5 Canon EOS M
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Canon EOS M5 Canon EOS M
      Dimensions116 x 89 x 61 mm (4.57 x 3.5 x 2.4")109 x 66 x 32 mm (4.29 x 2.6 x 1.26")
      Weight (inc. batteries)427 g (0.94 lb / 15.06 oz)298 g (0.66 lb / 10.51 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.3 x 6.4 x 5.6"
      Power and Storage Canon EOS M5 Canon EOS M
      Battery PackLP-E17LP-E12
      Battery Life295 shots230 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Canon EOS M5 Canon EOS M
      Self Timer 2 or 10 secs, custom, remote 2 or 10 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Material of ConstructionStainless Steel, magnesium alloy, polycarbonate resin with glass fiber


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