| Attribute | Value |
| General |
| Model | Canon EOS M5 |
| Brand | Canon |
| Manufacturer url | https://www.usa.canon.com/ |
| Model number | EOS M5 |
| Alternate model number(s) | |
| Camera format | Compact System Camera |
| Release year | 2016 year |
| Tripod mount | + |
| Length | 116 mm |
| Width | 61 mm |
| Height | 89 mm |
| Weight | 557 g |
| Waterproof | - |
| Waterproof depth | Add |
| Predecessor | Add |
| Successor | Add |
| Image Sensor |
| Sensor type | CMOS |
| Sensor manufacturer | Canon |
| Effective megapixels | 24.2 MP |
| Sensor format | APS-C |
| Sensor area | 332.27 mm² |
| Sensor width | 22.3 mm |
| Sensor height | 14.9 mm |
| Approximate pixel pitch | 3.72 micron |
| Focal Length Multiplier | 1.6 x |
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 |
| Color filter type | RGBG |
| Anti aliasing filter | Fixed |
| Self-cleaning | + |
| Sensor shift image stabilization | - |
| On-sensor phase detect | + |
| Dxo sensor score | 77 |
| Dxo color depth score | 23.4 bit |
| Dxo dynamic range score | 12.4 evs |
| Dxo maximum effective iso score | 1,262 iso |
| Image Capture |
| Image resolution | - 1600 x 1600(2.6 mp 1:1)
- 1984 x 1984(3.9 mp 1:1)
- 2112 x 1600(3.4 mp other)
- 2400 x 1344(3.2 mp other)
- 2400 x 1600(3.8 mp 3:2)
- 2656 x 1992(5.3 mp 4:3)
- 2656 x 2656(7.1 mp 1:1)
- 2976 x 1824(5.4 mp other)
- 2976 x 1984(5.9 mp 3:2)
- 3552 x 2664(9.5 mp 4:3)
- 3984 x 2240(8.9 mp 16:9)
- 3984 x 2656(10.6 mp 3:2)
- 4000 x 4000(16.0 mp 1:1)
- 5328 x 4000(21.3 mp 4:3)
- 6000 x 3368(20.2 mp 16:9)
- 6000 x 4000(24.0 mp 3:2)
|
| Image file format | - .cr2 14-bit raw
- jpeg (exif 2.3)
- raw+jpeg
|
| Continuous-mode | 9.2 fps |
| Video Capture |
| Can take movies | + |
| Movie resolution | - 1280x720
- 1920x1080
- 640x480
|
| Movie max framerate | 60 fps |
| Image Storage |
| Movie file format | MP4 (Video: MPEG-4 AVC / H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (stereo)) |
| Composite video out | - |
| Ntsc/pal switchable video | Add |
| Video usable as viewfinder | Add |
| Hd video out | + |
| Hd video connection | HDMI |
| Lens and Optics |
| Lens mount | Canon EF-M |
| Lens | Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM |
| Focal length (35mm equivalent) | 24.00 - 72.00 mm |
| Focal length (actual) | 15.00 - 45.00 mm |
| Zoom ratio | 3 x |
| Aperture range | 0.03 - 0.29 f |
| Integrated nd filter | - |
| Min focus range | 25 cm |
| Macro focus range | Add |
| Filter thread | 49 mm |
| Thread type | Add |
| Optical image stabilization | + |
| Digital zoom | Add |
| Digital zoom values | Add |
| Auto Focus |
| Auto focus | + |
| Auto focus type | Hybrid PDAF/CDAF: Dual Pixel CMOS AF; Maximum 49 AF points (Fixed location on 7x7 grid) via camera automatic selection |
| Auto focus assist light | + |
| Manual focus | + |
| Viewfinder |
| Viewfinder | EVF / LCD |
| Viewfinder type | 0.39"-type 2.36m-dot OLED EVF, 100% coverage, 22mm eyepoint, diopter correction, eye sensor |
| Focus peaking | + |
| Evf resolution | 2,360,000 dots |
| Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) | Add |
| Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) | Add |
| Display |
| Eye-level viewfinder | + |
| Rear display | + |
| Rear display size | 3.2 inch |
| Rear display resolution | 1,620,000 dots |
| Touchscreen | + |
| Articulating screen | + |
| Tilt swivel screen | - |
| Selfie screen | + |
| Max playback zoom | 10 x |
| Top deck display | - |
| Exposure |
| Maximum iso (native) | 25,600 |
| Minimum iso (native) | 100 |
| Iso settings | Auto, 100 - 25600 in 1/3 or 1EV steps |
| Auto iso mode | + |
| White balance settings | - auto
- cloudy
- color temperature
- custom
- daylight
- flash
- light bulb
- shade
- white fluorescent
|
| Shutter speed range | 1/4000 - 30 s |
| Bulb mode | + |
| Exposure compensation | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Explosure metering modes | Evaluative, Center-weighted, Partial, Spot |
| Program auto exposure | + |
| Aperture priority | + |
| Shutter priority | + |
| Full manual exposure | + |
| Creative exposure modes | Creative Assist, Scene (Self-Portrait, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Food, Panning, Handheld Night Scene, HDR Backlight Control) |
| Self timer | |
| Time lapse (intervalometer) | Add |
| High resolution composite | - |
| Flash |
| Built-in flash | + |
| Flash modes | - auto (e-ttl ii)
- fe lock
- manual flash on/off (3 flash power output settings)
- red-eye reduction
- slow synchro
|
| Flash guide number (iso 100) | 5 m |
| Flash range description | GN= 5m (16.4 ft.) at ISO 100; range depends on lens aperture |
| Max flash sync | 1/200 s |
| Flash exposure compensation | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External flash connection | Hot Shoe |
| Built-in wireless flash control | - |
| Usable memory types | |
| Uhs support | UHS-I |
| Other memory | Add |
| Dual card slots | - |
| Raw capture support | + |
| Uncompressed format | |
| Included memory | Add |
| Included memory type | Add |
| Connectivity |
| Built-in wi-fi | + |
| NFC | + |
| Bluetooth | + |
| Built-in gps | - |
| Microphone jack | + |
| Headphone jack | - |
| External connections | - bluetooth
- usb 2.0 high speed
- wifi
|
| Pictbridge compliant | + |
| Dpof compliant | + |
| Remote control | + |
| Remote control type | - ir (rc-6) or wi-fi/bluetooth
- optional wired (rs-60e3)
|
| Connections (extended) | - 3.5mm external mic jack
- micro (type-d) hdmi
- micro usb
- wired remote jack
|
| Performance Timing |
| Max cycle time for jpeg shooting | 0.53 s/frame |
| Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting | 0.58 s/frame |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press | - |
| Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) | 9.2 fps |
| Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) | 27 frames |
| Raw shooting speed in burst mode | 9.3 fps |
| Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode | 18 frames |
| Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode | 9.4 fps |
| Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode | 17 frames |
| Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) | 0.14 s |
| Shutter lag (manual focus) | 0.13 s |
| Shutter lag (full af, with flash) | 0.43 s |
| Shutter lag (prefocused) | 0.06 s |
| Startup time | 1.2 s |
| Play -> record time | 1.2 s |
| Flash cycle time, full power | 2.5 s |
| Power |
| Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) | 295 shots |
| Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) | 295 shots |
| Battery life, video | 85 minutes |
| Battery form factor | Proprietary |
| Usable battery types | - lp-e17 lithium-ion rechargeable
|
| Batteries included | 1 x Proprietary LP-E17 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter) | + |
| Dedicated battery charger included | + |
| Internal charging supported | - |
| Software |
| Included software | - no disc is included; canon software can be downloaded from their website.
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