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This independent review site earns affiliate commission (at no cost to you) when provided links are used to make any purchase Canon EOS M5 Compared to the Canon EOS M6 Canon EOS R1Canon EOS R3Canon EOS R5 Mark IICanon EOS R5Canon EOS R5 CCanon EOS R6 Mark IIICanon EOS R6 Mark IICanon EOS R6Canon EOS R7Canon EOS R8Canon EOS R10Canon EOS R50Canon EOS R50 VCanon EOS R100Canon PowerShot V1Canon EOS RCanon EOS RPCanon EOS M5Canon EOS M6 Mark IICanon EOS M6Canon EOS M3Canon EOS M50 Mark IICanon EOS M50Canon EOS M200Canon EOS M100Canon EOS M10Canon EOS-1D X Mark IIICanon EOS-1D X Mark IICanon EOS-1D XCanon EOS-1Ds Mark IIICanon EOS-1D Mark IVCanon EOS-1D Mark IIICanon EOS-1Ds Mark IICanon EOS-1D Mark IICanon EOS 5D Mark IVCanon EOS 5DsCanon EOS 5Ds RCanon EOS 5D Mark IIICanon EOS 5D Mark IICanon EOS 5DCanon EOS 6D Mark IICanon EOS 6DCanon EOS 7D Mark IICanon EOS 7DCanon EOS 90DCanon EOS 80DCanon EOS 70DCanon EOS 60DCanon EOS 50DCanon EOS 40DCanon EOS 77DCanon EOS Rebel T6s / 760DCanon EOS Rebel T8i / 850DCanon EOS Rebel T7i / 800DCanon EOS Rebel T6i / 750DCanon EOS Rebel T5i / 700DCanon EOS Rebel T4i / 650DCanon EOS Rebel T3i / 600DCanon EOS Rebel T2i / 550DCanon EOS Rebel T7 / 2000DCanon EOS Rebel T6 / 1300DCanon EOS Rebel T5 / 1200DCanon EOS Rebel T3 / 1100DCanon EOS Rebel XS / 1000DCanon EOS Rebel SL3 / 250DCanon EOS Rebel SL2 / 200DCanon EOS Rebel SL1 / 100DNikon Z 7Nikon Z 6Nikon D850Sony Alpha 1 IISony Alpha 1Sony Alpha 9 IIISony Alpha 9 IISony Alpha 9Sony Alpha 7R VSony Alpha 7R IV, IVASony Alpha 7R III, IIIASony Alpha 7R IISony Alpha 7 VSony Alpha 7 IVSony Alpha 7 IIISony Alpha 7C RSony Alpha 7C IISony Alpha 7CSony Alpha 6700 Find the Canon EOS M5 on eBay.com Review Canon EOS R1Canon EOS R3Canon EOS R5 Mark IICanon EOS R5Canon EOS R5 CCanon EOS R6 Mark IIICanon EOS R6 Mark IICanon EOS R6Canon EOS R7Canon EOS R8Canon EOS R10Canon EOS R50Canon EOS R50 VCanon EOS R100Canon PowerShot V1Canon EOS RCanon EOS RPCanon EOS M5Canon EOS M6 Mark IICanon EOS M6Canon EOS M3Canon EOS M50 Mark IICanon EOS M50Canon EOS M200Canon EOS M100Canon EOS M10Canon EOS-1D X Mark IIICanon EOS-1D X Mark IICanon EOS-1D XCanon EOS-1Ds Mark IIICanon EOS-1D Mark IVCanon EOS-1D Mark IIICanon EOS-1Ds Mark IICanon EOS-1D Mark IICanon EOS 5D Mark IVCanon EOS 5DsCanon EOS 5Ds RCanon EOS 5D Mark IIICanon EOS 5D Mark IICanon EOS 5DCanon EOS 6D Mark IICanon EOS 6DCanon EOS 7D Mark IICanon EOS 7DCanon EOS 90DCanon EOS 80DCanon EOS 70DCanon EOS 60DCanon EOS 50DCanon EOS 40DCanon EOS 77DCanon EOS Rebel T6s / 760DCanon EOS Rebel T8i / 850DCanon EOS Rebel T7i / 800DCanon EOS Rebel T6i / 750DCanon EOS Rebel T5i / 700DCanon EOS Rebel T4i / 650DCanon EOS Rebel T3i / 600DCanon EOS Rebel T2i / 550DCanon EOS Rebel T7 / 2000DCanon EOS Rebel T6 / 1300DCanon EOS Rebel T5 / 1200DCanon EOS Rebel T3 / 1100DCanon EOS Rebel XS / 1000DCanon EOS Rebel SL3 / 250DCanon EOS Rebel SL2 / 200DCanon EOS Rebel SL1 / 100DNikon Z 7Nikon Z 6Nikon D850Sony Alpha 1 IISony Alpha 1Sony Alpha 9 IIISony Alpha 9 IISony Alpha 9Sony Alpha 7R VSony Alpha 7R IV, IVASony Alpha 7R III, IIIASony Alpha 7R IISony Alpha 7 VSony Alpha 7 IVSony Alpha 7 IIISony Alpha 7C RSony Alpha 7C IISony Alpha 7CSony Alpha 6700 Find the Canon EOS M6 on eBay.com Review
SpecificationsCanon EOS M5Canon EOS M6
Canon EOS M5 Canon EOS M6
Year Introduced20162017
Megapixels24.224.2
Total Pixels25.825.8
Sensor Size22.3 x 14.9mm22.3 x 14.9mm
Pixel Dimensions6000 x 40006000 x 4000
Pixel Size3.72µm3.72µm
Diffraction-Limited Aperturef/6.0f/6.0
Sensor Readout Speed (ms)
Sensor StabilizationNN
Lens MountEF-M (EF, EF-S, TS-E, MP-E lenses compatible via Mount adapter EF-EOS M)EF-M (EF, EF-S, TS-E, MP-E lenses compatible via Mount Adapter EF-EOS M)
FOVCF1.6x1.6x
Image ProcessorDIGIC 7DIGIC7
Autofocus
TypeDual Pixel CMOS AF (Face+Tracking AF, 1-point AF) with 5-axis Digital ISDual 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 selectionFreely position 1 AF point/ 1 AF Zone (9 points, 3x3 grid) via manual selectionMaximum 49 AF points (Fixed location on 7x7 grid) via camera automatic selectionFreely 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)EV -1 - 18 (at 23 °C, ISO 100, with 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/ buttonsFace + 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
MicroadjustmentNoNo
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 meteringReal-time metering from the image sensor (1) Evaluative metering (384 zones) (2) Partial metering at center (approx. 10% of Live View Screen) (3) Center weighted average metering (4) Spot metering (approx. 2% of Live View Screen)
Metering RangeEV 1 – 20 (at 23 °C, ISO 100)Still image: EV 1 - 20 (at 23 °C, ISO 100) Movie: EV 2 - 20 (at 23 °C, ISO 100)
Exposure Comp+/-3 EV in 1/3 stop increments+/-3 EV in 1/3 stop increments
AEB3 shots, +/- 2 EV, 1/3-stop increments (can be used together with manual Exposure Compensation)3 shots, +/- 2 EV, 1/3-stop increments (can be used together with Exposure Compensation)
Light Flicker Mode
Intervalometer
ISO SensitivityISO AUTO (100 - 25600), 100 - 25600 in 1/3 stop increments4Movie: ISO AUTO (100-6400), 100-6400 in 1/3-stop incrementsISO AUTO (100 - 25600), 100 - 25600 in 1/3 stop incrementsMovie: ISO AUTO (100 - 6400), 100 - 12800 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)30-1/4000 sec in 1/3 stop increments (Available range varies by shooting mode)
Viewfinder
Type0.39-type OLED Electronic Viewfinder Approx. 2,360,000 dotsOptional Electronic Viewfinder EVF-DC1, EVF-DC2
CoverageApprox. 100%Approx. 100%
MagnificationApprox. Approx.
EyepointApprox. 22mmApprox.
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 ratiosWith EVF-DC2:Customisable and toggle via INFO. Button (1) Liveview image with exposure info (2) Liveview image with basic info (3) Liveview image with full info Customizable settings: Shooting Info, Grid overlay (x3 formats), Histogram (Brightness/ RGB), Electronic Level, Aspect Ratio
DOF PreviewYes, via customizable buttonsYes, 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.Touchscreen, Tiltable (180° up, 45° down) 3.0” (7.5 cm) 3:2 ClearView II TFT, approx. 1,040k dots
Coating
Brightness AdjAdjustable to one of five levelsAdjustable 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 ratiosCustomizable 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: Shooting Info, Grid overlay (x3 formats), Histogram (Brightness/ RGB), Electronic Level, Aspect Ratio
Flash
Built-in GN5 (ISO 100, meters)5 (ISO 100, meters)
Built-in CoverageUp to 15mm focal length (35mm equivalent: approx. 24mm)Up to 15mm focal length (35mm equivalent: 24mm)
Built-in Recycle TimeApprox. 3 secondsApprox. 3 seconds
ModesAuto (E-TTL II), Manual Flash On/Off (3 flash power output settings)Auto (E-TTL II), Manual Flash On/Off (3 flash power output settings)
X-Sync1/200sec1/200 sec
Exposure Compensation+/- 2EV in 1/3 increments+/- 2 EV in 1/3 increments
Hot Shoe/PC TerminalYes / NoYes / No
External Flash CompE-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless multi-flash supportE-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)Scene 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)Auto, Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Fine Detail, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Def. 1–3
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))Highlight 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 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)Single, 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 RAWWith AF: Approx. 7 shots/sFixed AF: Approx. 9 shots/s for up to 26 frames in JPEG and 17 frames in RAWWith AF: Approx. 7 shots/s
Shutter Lag
Viewfinder BlackoutN/AN/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)Manual 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 ratiosGrid overlay (x3 formats), Histogram (Brightness/ RGB), Electronic Level, Aspect Ratio
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 compliantJPEG: 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 availableRAW: (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 & Image Resize available in playback
Movie TypeMP4 [Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (stereo)]MP4 [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)Full 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 4GBMax duration 29min 59sec, Max file size 4GB (If file size exceeds 4GB a new file will be created automatically)
Other Information
Wireless FeaturesBuilt-in Wi-Fi, NFC and Low-Energy BluetoothBuilt-in Wi-Fi, NFC and Low-Energy Bluetooth
GPS
Custom Functions12 customisable buttons/ dials13 Customizable Buttons/ dials
LCD Panel / IlluminationNo / NoNo / No
Water & Dust Resistance
Sound MemoNoNo
Interface
Computer InterfaceHi-Speed USB (Micro USB connector)Hi-Speed USB (Micro USB connector)
Other InterfaceWireless LAN (IEEE802.11b/g/n), (2.4 GHz only, 1-11 ch), with Dynamic NFC supportBluetooth (Specification version 4.1, Bluetooth low energy technology)HDMI (Micro - Type-D connector) External microphone (3.5mm stereo jack)Wireless LAN (IEEE802.11b/g/n), (2.4 GHz only, 1-11 ch), with Dynamic NFC supportBluetooth (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) cardSD, SDHC or SDXC (UHS-I)
Batteries & Power
BatteryRechargeable Li-ion Battery LP-E17Rechargeable Battery Pack LP-E17
Battery LifeApprox. 295 shots (420 shots with Eco Mode On)Approx. Approx: 295 shots (425 shots with Eco Mode On)
Power Supply Battery ChargersBattery charger LC-E17 Compact Power Adapter CA-PS700 DC Coupler DR-E17Battery charger LC-E17E Compact Power Adapter CA-PS700 DC Coupler DR-E17
Physical Specs
Body Materials
Shutter Durability Rating
Operating Environment-10 – 40 °C, 90% or less32–104°F / 0–40°C
Dimensions Inches4.6 x 3.5 x 2.4" (115.6 x 89.2 x 60.6mm)4.4 x 2.7 x 1.8" (112.0 x 68.0 x 44.5mm))
CIPA Weight15.1 oz. (427g)13.8 oz (390g)
Accessories
ViewfinderOptional Electronic Viewfinder EVF-DC1 (0.48 type), 4:3 aspect ratio, Approx. 2,360,000 dots, 100% coverage. Approx. 43 g Optional Electronic Viewfinder EVF-DC2 (0.39 type), 4:3 aspect ratio, Approx. 2,360,000 dots, 100% coverage. Approx. 29 g
Wireless File TransmitterBuilt inBuilt in
Compatible LensesEF-M (EF, EF-S, TS-E, MP-E lenses compatible via Mount adapter EF-EOS M)EF-M (EF and EF-S 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-6Remote Switch RS-60E3 Timer Remote Controller TC-80N3 (Requires Remote Controller Adapter RA-E3)Remote Controller RC-6
OtherInterface cable IFC-600PCUInterface cable IFC-600PCU
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