Canon EOS M EOS M5
The Dual Pixel CMOS AF system and DIGIC 7 processor drive quick, accurate focus for 9fps bursts and smooth 1080p/60 video, stabilized by 5-axis Digital IS. Its 2.36m-dot EVF with touch-and-drag AF and 3.2-inch tilting touchscreen provide intuitive control in a lightweight 301g body. Best for product photographers and YouTubers shooting static 1080p content who need reliable autofocus without sacrificing portability.
Type mirrorless
Sensor 24.2MP aps-c
Burst 9 fps
Video 1080p
IBIS Yes
Weight 301 g
59 Overall Score
Price $380
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong sensor (91st percentile) 91st
- Strong stabilization (89th percentile) 89th
- Strong evf (88th percentile) 88th
- Strong display (87th percentile) 87th
Cons
- Below average build (10th percentile)
What owners think
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 24.2 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 |
| Processor | DIGIC 7 |
Autofocus
| AF Type | -1 to +18 EV |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 9 |
| Max Shutter | 1/4000 |
| Electronic Shutter | No |
Video
| Max Resolution | 1080p |
| 1080p FPS | 60 |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3.2" |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
| EVF Resolution | 2.36 M dots |
Build
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.7 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Canon EOS M EOS M5 | Nikon Z Z6 | Panasonic LUMIX S S1RII | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III | Fujifilm X-H1 | Sony Alpha a6600 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 24.2MP aps-c | 24.5MP full-frame | 44.3MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds | 24.3MP aps-c | 24.2MP aps-c |
| AF Points | - | 273 | 779 | 121 | 325 | 425 |
| Burst FPS | 9 | 12 | 40 | 15 | 100 | 11 |
| Video | 1080p | 4K @30fps | 8K @120fps | 4K @30fps | 4K @30fps | 4K @30fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 301 | 585 | 710 | 580 | 998 | 354 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon EOS M EOS M5 | 36.7 | 87.6 | 10 | 70.7 | 53.1 | 91 | 46.7 | 87.4 | 62.9 | 73.7 | 75.7 | 89.3 |
| Nikon Z Z6 Compare | 85.7 | 94.9 | 94.9 | 78.9 | 75.7 | 60.8 | 91.3 | 87.4 | 81.5 | 95.3 | 90.3 | 89.3 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S1RII Compare | 98.1 | 96.7 | 97.1 | 90.5 | 98.9 | 70.9 | 92 | 87.4 | 16 | 95.3 | 75.2 | 98.7 |
| Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Compare | 84.6 | 87.6 | 94.8 | 91.7 | 71.1 | 49.5 | 94.2 | 87.4 | 62.9 | 95.3 | 99.9 | 97.3 |
| Fujifilm X-H1 Compare | 85.8 | 94.9 | 98.8 | 96.4 | 71.1 | 93.3 | 46.7 | 87.4 | 81.5 | 73.7 | 86.5 | 93.3 |
| Sony Alpha a6600 Compare | 89.5 | 87.6 | 92.1 | 77 | 71.1 | 91 | 94.2 | 76.3 | 43.2 | 95.3 | 94.3 | 89.3 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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