Canon 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
60 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong sensor (92nd percentile) 92nd
- Strong stabilization (89th percentile) 89th
- Strong evf (88th percentile) 88th
- Strong display (88th percentile) 88th
Cons
- Below average build (12th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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85/100Our AI sentiment read
Based on 8 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
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 M5 | Panasonic Lumix G G9 II | Sony Alpha a6700 | Fujifilm X-T X-T4 | Nikon Z 6II | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 24.2MP aps-c | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 26MP aps-c | 26.1MP aps-c | 24.5MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 779 | 759 | 425 | 273 | 121 |
| Burst FPS | 9 | 75 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 15 |
| Video | 1080p | 4K @120fps | 4K @120fps | 4K @60fps | 4K @30fps | 4K @30fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 301 | 575 | 411 | 526 | 615 | 580 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof | Affordability | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon EOS M5 | 38.2 | 87.7 | 12.4 | 70.3 | 54.3 | 91.9 | 47 | 87.6 | 65.1 | 69.7 | 70.3 | 55.6 | 89.1 |
| Panasonic Lumix G G9 II Compare | 98 | 91.8 | 94.5 | 96.2 | 97.6 | 63.8 | 91.9 | 87.6 | 94.4 | 96.1 | 89.6 | 21.9 | 89.1 |
| Sony Alpha a6700 Compare | 97 | 90.6 | 92.6 | 78.7 | 90.6 | 95.4 | 96.6 | 98.3 | 33.7 | 96.1 | 94.2 | 22.9 | 89.1 |
| Fujifilm X-T X-T4 Compare | 92.4 | 94.8 | 84.9 | 82.4 | 82 | 96.1 | 97.1 | 87.6 | 49.6 | 96.1 | 94.2 | 35.1 | 94.7 |
| Nikon Z 6II Compare | 89.2 | 92 | 95.2 | 94.4 | 78.2 | 61.6 | 92.9 | 87.6 | 49.6 | 96.1 | 98.1 | 28.8 | 89.1 |
| Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Compare | 86.4 | 87.7 | 94.7 | 90.5 | 69.7 | 51.6 | 93.5 | 87.6 | 65.1 | 96.1 | 99.9 | 48.1 | 97.3 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Price History
Usage Scores
- Overall59.7
- Video61.2
- Travel42.1
- Youtube58.9
- Beginner70.5
- Vlogging57.3
- Streaming56.9
- Photography62.5
- Wedding Events49.1
- Sports Wildlife45.2
- Product Photography72.4
A full written review is coming soon. The specs, scores, prices and charts above are always up to date.
