Canon EOS M5 vs Canon EOS M100

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS M5 Canon EOS M100
      BrandCanonCanon
      ModelEOS M5EOS M100
      Predecessor ModelCanon EOS M10
      Successor ModelCanon EOS M200
      MSRP$979 (body), $1099 (w/15-45mm lens), $1479 (w/18-150mm lens)$599 (w/15-45mm lens), $949 (w/15-45 and 55-200mm lenses)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS M5 Canon EOS M100
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions22.3 x 14.9 mm22.3 x 14.9 mm
      Total Pixels25.8 Megapixel25.8 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.2 Megapixel24.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 25,600100 - 25,600
      Photo Canon EOS M5 Canon EOS M100
      ProcessorDIGIC 7DIGIC 7
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40006000 x 4000
      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)
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:93:2
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, standardFine, normal
      Bit Depth14-Bit14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      Focus Canon EOS M5 Canon EOS M100
      Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AFDual Pixel CMOS AF
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      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 Points4949
      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 M100
      Lens MountCanon EF-MCanon EF-M
      Crop Factor1.6x1.6x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS M5 Canon EOS M100
      Screen TypeTiltingTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT 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 M100
      ViewfinderElectronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Resolution2,360k dot
      Shutter Canon EOS M5 Canon EOS M100
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled focal-placeElectronically controlled focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting9.0 fps6.1 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 9 fps at 24.2 MP
      Up to 7 fps at 24.2 MP
      Up to 6.1 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 21 Frames in Raw Format
      Up to 6.1 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 89 Frames in JPEG Format
      Up to 4 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 21 Frames in Raw Format
      Up to 4 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 89 Frames in JPEG Format
      Flash Canon EOS M5 Canon EOS M100
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto (E-TTL II)
      Manual Flash On/Off (3 flash power output settings)
      Auto (E-TTL II)
      Flash Range5.00 m at ISO 1005.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/200 sec
      Flash Compensation-2 to +2 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemE-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless multi-flash support
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Canon EOS M5 Canon EOS M100
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range+1 to +20 EV+1 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±2 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure LockManual / Auto
      DXO Canon EOS M5 Canon EOS M100
      DxO Low Light ISO12621272
      DxO Color Depth23.423.5
      DxO Dynamic Range12.413.0
      DxO Overall Score7779
      Video Canon EOS M5 Canon EOS M100
      Movie File FormatMP4MP4
      Audio File FormatAACAAC
      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 1080 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 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 - 29.97 fps or less
      10 min - 59.94/50 fps
      Terminals Canon EOS M5 Canon EOS M100
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS M5 Canon EOS M100
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control Wired, wireless, or smartphone via smartphone
      Environmental Canon EOS M5 Canon EOS M100
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Canon EOS M5 Canon EOS M100
      Dimensions116 x 89 x 61 mm (4.57 x 3.5 x 2.4")108 x 67 x 35 mm (4.25 x 2.64 x 1.38")
      Weight (inc. batteries)427 g (0.94 lb / 15.06 oz)302 g (0.67 lb / 10.65 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.7 x 6.6 x 5.4"
      Package Weight2.35 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS M5 Canon EOS M100
      Battery PackLP-E17LP-E12
      Battery Life295 shots295 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Canon EOS M5 Canon EOS M100
      Self Timer 2 or 10 secs, custom, remote 2 or 10 secs, custom
      Orientation Sensor
      Material of ConstructionPolycarbonate
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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