Canon EOS M5 Specifications

SpecificationsCanon EOS M5
  Canon EOS M5
Year Introduced2016
Megapixels24.2
Total Pixels25.8
Sensor Size22.3 x 14.9mm
Pixel Dimensions6000 x 4000
Pixel Size3.72µm
Diffraction-Limited Aperturef/6.0
Sensor Readout Speed (ms)
Sensor StabilizationN
Lens MountEF-M (EF, EF-S, TS-E, MP-E lenses compatible via Mount adapter EF-EOS M)
FOVCF1.6x
Image ProcessorDIGIC 7
 
Autofocus  
TypeDual Pixel CMOS AF (Face+Tracking AF, 1-point AF) with 5-axis Digital IS
PointsMaximum 49 AF points (Fixed location on 7x7 grid) via camera automatic selection
Freely position 1 AF point/ 1 AF Zone (9 points, 3x3 grid) via manual selection
Working RangeEV -1 - 18 (at room temperature, ISO 100, when using EF-M 22mm f/2 STM)
Point SelectionFace + Tracking: Face and subject tracking via automatic recognition/ manual selection via touchscreen. Automatic selection over 49 AF points when no face recognised within frame.
Smooth Zone AF: Manual zone selection, plus automatic selection over 9 AF points within selected zone
1-point AF: Manual selection via touchscreen/ buttons
MicroadjustmentNo
Touch & Drag AFY
Eye Detection AF
Focus Bracketing/Stacking
 
Exposure Control  
Metering ModesReal-time metering from the image sensor
(1) Evaluative metering
(2) Partial metering at center
(3) Center weighted average metering
(4) Spot metering
Metering RangeEV 1 – 20 (at 23 °C, ISO 100)
Exposure Comp+/-3 EV in 1/3 stop increments
AEB3 shots, +/- 2 EV, 1/3-stop increments (can be used together with manual Exposure Compensation)
Light Flicker Mode
Intervalometer
ISO SensitivityISO AUTO (100 - 25600), 100 - 25600 in 1/3 stop increments4
Movie: ISO AUTO (100-6400), 100-6400 in 1/3-stop increments
Shutter Speed30-1/4000 sec (1/3 stop increments), Bulb (Total shutter speed range. Available range varies by shooting mode)
 
Viewfinder  
Type0.39-type OLED Electronic Viewfinder
Approx. 2,360,000 dots
CoverageApprox. 100%
MagnificationApprox.
EyepointApprox. 22mm
InformationCustomizable and toggle via INFO. Button
(1) Liveview image with exposure info
(2) Liveview image with basic info
(3) Liveview image with full info
Customisable settings:
Grid overlay (x3 formats), Histogram (Brightness/ RGB), Electronic Level, Multi aspect ratios
DOF PreviewYes, via customizable buttons
 
LCD  
Type8.0 cm (3.2”) ClearView II Touchscreen LCD (TFT). 3:2 aspect ratio. Approx. 1,620,000 dots. Electrostatic capacitive type. Tiltable 85 degrees up and 180 degrees down.
Coating
Brightness AdjAdjustable to one of five levels
Display OptionsCustomizable and toggle via INFO. Button
(1) Live View image with basic info
(2) Live View image with full info
(3) Live View image with no information
(4) Quick Control Screen
Customizable settings:
Grid overlay (x3 formats), Histogram (Brightness/ RGB), Electronic Level, Multi aspect ratios
 
Flash  
Built-in GN5 (ISO 100, meters)
Built-in CoverageUp to 15mm focal length (35mm equivalent: approx. 24mm)
Built-in Recycle TimeApprox. 3 seconds
ModesAuto (E-TTL II), Manual Flash On/Off (3 flash power output settings)
X-Sync1/200sec
Exposure Compensation+/- 2EV in 1/3 increments
Hot Shoe/PC TerminalYes / No
External Flash CompE-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless multi-flash support
 
Shooting  
Shooting ModesScene Intelligent Auto, Hybrid Auto, Creative Assist, SCN(Self-Portrait, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Food, Panning, Handheld Night Scene, HDR Backlight Control), Creative Filters (Grainy B/W, Soft Focus, Fish-eye Effect, Art bold effect, Water painting effect, Toy camera effect, Miniature effect (Stills and Movie), High Dynamic Range), Program AE , Shutter priority AE, Aperture priority AE, Manual exposure, Custom (x2), Movie (Movie auto exposure, Movie manual exposure Time-lapse movie)
Picture StylesAuto, Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Fine Detail, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Defined (x3)
Image ProcessingHighlight Tone Priority
Auto Lighting Optimizer (4 settings)
Long exposure noise reduction
High ISO speed noise reduction (4 settings + Multi Shot NR)
Lens peripheral illumination correction and chromatic aberration correction
Diffraction correction
Creative Assist:
Background Blur (5 settings)
Brightness (19 levels)
Contrast (9 levels)
Saturation (9 levels)
Color Tone (19 levels)
Monochrome (Sharpness Strength / Sharpness Fineness / Sharpness Threshold / Contrast (9 levels) / Filter effect (Ye - Yellow / Or - Orange / R - Red / G (Green) / Toning effect (S - Sepia / B - Blue / P - Purple / G - Green))
Abberration Corrections
Drive ModesSingle, High-Speed Continuous, Low-Speed Continuous, Self timer (2s, 10s, Custom, Remote)
Continuous ShootingFixed AF: Approx. 9 shots/s for up to 26 frames in JPEG and 17 frames in RAW
With AF: Approx. 7 shots/s
Shutter Lag
Viewfinder BlackoutN/A
 
Live View  
FrameRate
FocusingManual Focus (Magnify the image 5x or 10x at any point on screen)
Autofocus: Dual Pixel CMOS AF (Face Detection and Tracking AF)
Metering
Display OptionsGrid overlay (x3 formats), Histogram (Brightness/ RGB), Electronic Level, Multi aspect ratios
 
File Information  
Still ImageTypeJPEG: Fine, Normal (Exif 2.30 compliant) / Design rule for Camera File system (2.0)
RAW: RAW (14-bit, Canon original RAW 2nd edition),
Digital Print Order Format [DPOF] Version 1.1 compliant
Image SizeRAW: (3:2) 6000 x 4000, (4:3) 5328 x 4000, (16:9) 6000 x 3368, (1:1) 4000 x 4000
JPEG 3:2: (L) 6000 x 4000, (M) 3984 x 2656, (S1) 2976 x 1984, (S2) 2400 x 1600
JPEG 4:3: (L) 5328 x 4000, (M) 3552 x 2664, (S1) 2656 x 1992, (S2) 2112 x 1600
JPEG 16:9: (L) 6000 x 3368, (M) 3984 x 2240, (S1) 2976 x 1680 (S2) 2400 x 1344
JPEG 1:1: (L) 4000 x 4000, (M) 2656 x 2656, (S1) 1984 x 1984, (S2) 1600 x 1600
In-camera RAW processing & Resize available
Movie TypeMP4 [Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (stereo)]
Movie SizeFull HD - 1920 x 1080 (59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, 23.976 fps)
HD - 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps)
VGA - 640 x 480 (29.97, 25 fps)
Movie LengthMax duration 29min 59sec, Max file size 4GB
 
Other Information  
Wireless FeaturesBuilt-in Wi-Fi, NFC and Low-Energy Bluetooth
GPS
Custom Functions12 customisable buttons/ dials
LCD Panel / IlluminationNo / No
Water & Dust Resistance
Sound MemoNo
 
Interface  
Computer InterfaceHi-Speed USB (Micro USB connector)
Other InterfaceWireless LAN (IEEE802.11b/g/n), (2.4 GHz only, 1-11 ch), with Dynamic NFC support
Bluetooth (Specification version 4.1, Bluetooth low energy technology)
HDMI (Micro - Type-D connector)
External microphone (3.5mm stereo jack)
 
Memory  
Memory TypeSD, SDHC or SDXC (UHS-I) card
 
Batteries & Power  
BatteryRechargeable Li-ion Battery LP-E17
Battery LifeApprox. 295 shots (420 shots with Eco Mode On)
Power Supply Battery ChargersBattery charger LC-E17
Compact Power Adapter CA-PS700
DC Coupler DR-E17
 
Physical Specs  
Body Materials
Shutter Durability Rating
Operating Environment-10 – 40 °C, 90% or less
Dimensions Inches4.6 x 3.5 x 2.4" (115.6 x 89.2 x 60.6mm)
CIPA Weight15.1 oz. (427g)
 
Accessories  
Viewfinder
Wireless File TransmitterBuilt in
Compatible LensesEF-M (EF, EF-S, TS-E, MP-E lenses compatible via Mount adapter EF-EOS M)
Battery Grip
RemoteRemote Switch RS-60E3
Timer Remote Controller TC-80N3 (Requires Remote Controller Adapter RA-E3)
Remote Controller RC-6
OtherInterface cable IFC-600PCU
 
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