| Attribute | Value |
| General |
| Model | Canon EOS M |
| Brand | Canon |
| Manufacturer url | https://www.usa.canon.com/ |
| Model number | EOS M |
| Alternate model number(s) | Add |
| Camera format | Compact System Camera |
| Release year | 2012 year |
| Tripod mount | + |
| Length | 109 mm |
| Width | 32 mm |
| Height | 67 mm |
| Weight | 503 g |
| Waterproof | - |
| Waterproof depth | Add |
| Predecessor | Add |
| Successor | Canon EOS M |
| Image Sensor |
| Sensor type | CMOS |
| Sensor manufacturer | Canon |
| Effective megapixels | 18 MP |
| Sensor format | APS-C |
| Sensor area | 332.27 mm² |
| Sensor width | 22.3 mm |
| Sensor height | 14.9 mm |
| Approximate pixel pitch | 4.3 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 | 65 |
| Dxo color depth score | 22.1 bit |
| Dxo dynamic range score | 11.2 evs |
| Dxo maximum effective iso score | 827 iso |
| Image Capture |
| Image resolution | - 1920 x 1280(2.5 mp 3:2)
- 2592 x 1728(4.5 mp 3:2)
- 3456 x 2304(8.0 mp 3:2)
- 5184 x 3456(17.9 mp 3:2)
- 720 x 480(0.3 mp 3:2)
|
| Image file format | - .cr2 14-bit raw
- jpeg
- raw+l/f jpeg
|
| Continuous-mode | 4.2 fps |
| Video Capture |
| Can take movies | + |
| Movie resolution | - 1280x720
- 1920x1080
- 640x480
|
| Movie max framerate | 60 fps |
| Image Storage |
| Movie file format | MOV (Image data: H.264; audio: Linear PCM (Stereo)) |
| Composite video out | + |
| Ntsc/pal switchable video | + |
| Video usable as viewfinder | Add |
| Hd video out | + |
| Hd video connection | HDMI |
| Lens and Optics |
| Lens mount | Canon EF-M |
| Lens | Canon EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM |
| Focal length (35mm equivalent) | 29.00 - 88.00 mm |
| Focal length (actual) | 18.00 - 55.00 mm |
| Zoom ratio | 3.1 x |
| Aperture range | 0.03 - 0.29 f |
| Integrated nd filter | - |
| Min focus range | 25 cm |
| Macro focus range | Add |
| Filter thread | 58 mm |
| Thread type | Add |
| Optical image stabilization | + |
| Digital zoom | Add |
| Digital zoom values | Add |
| Auto Focus |
| Auto focus | + |
| Auto focus type | Hybrid phase-detect/contrast-detect AF on image sensor: FlexiZone - Multi (31 zones, AF at the touched Zone), Single; Face Detection + Tracking AF |
| Auto focus assist light | + |
| Manual focus | + |
| Viewfinder |
| Viewfinder | No / LCD |
| Viewfinder type | Add |
| Focus peaking | - |
| Evf resolution | Add |
| Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) | Add |
| Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) | Add |
| Display |
| Eye-level viewfinder | - |
| Rear display | + |
| Rear display size | 3 inch |
| Rear display resolution | 1,040,000 dots |
| Touchscreen | + |
| Articulating screen | - |
| Tilt swivel screen | - |
| Selfie screen | - |
| Max playback zoom | 10 x |
| Top deck display | - |
| Exposure |
| Maximum iso (native) | 12,800 |
| Minimum iso (native) | 100 |
| Iso settings | Auto (100-6400), 100-12800 in 1EV steps, expandable to H=25600 |
| Auto iso mode | + |
| White balance settings | - auto
- cloudy
- custom
- daylight
- flash
- shade
- tungsten
- twilight and sunset
- white fluorescent
|
| Shutter speed range | 1/4000 - 30 s |
| Bulb mode | + |
| Exposure compensation | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Explosure metering modes | Evaluative metering, partial metering (center: approx. 11%), spot metering (center: approx. 2.8%), center-weighted average metering |
| Program auto exposure | + |
| Aperture priority | + |
| Shutter priority | + |
| Full manual exposure | + |
| Creative exposure modes | Creative Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, Handheld Night Scene mode, HDR Backlight Control mode |
| Self timer | |
| Time lapse (intervalometer) | Add |
| High resolution composite | - |
| Flash |
| Built-in flash | - |
| Flash modes | - auto
- fe lock
- off
- on
- red-eye
|
| Flash guide number (iso 100) | Add |
| Flash range description | Add |
| 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 | Add |
| Usable memory types | |
| Uhs support | UHS-I |
| Other memory | Add |
| Dual card slots | - |
| Raw capture support | + |
| Uncompressed format | - .cr2 14-bit raw
- raw+l/f jpeg
|
| Included memory | Add |
| Included memory type | Add |
| Connectivity |
| Built-in wi-fi | - |
| NFC | - |
| Bluetooth | - |
| Built-in gps | - |
| Microphone jack | + |
| Headphone jack | - |
| External connections | |
| Pictbridge compliant | + |
| Dpof compliant | + |
| Remote control | + |
| Remote control type | - optional rc-6 wireless remote
|
| Connections (extended) | - external 3.5mm stereo mic jack
- mini hdmi
|
| Performance Timing |
| Max cycle time for jpeg shooting | 1.94 s/frame |
| Max cycle time for raw shooting | 2.02 s/frame |
| Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting | 2.33 s/frame |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press | - |
| Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) | 4.2 fps |
| Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) | 13 frames |
| Raw shooting speed in burst mode | 4.4 fps |
| Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode | 6 frames |
| Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode | 4.1 fps |
| Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode | 3 frames |
| Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) | 0.74 s |
| Shutter lag (manual focus) | 0.17 s |
| Shutter lag (prefocused) | 0.05 s |
| Shutter lag (notes) | Full AF shutter lag, wide area mode = 0.878s |
| Startup time | 2.7 s |
| Play -> record time | 1.4 s |
| Power |
| Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) | 230 shots |
| Battery form factor | Proprietary LP-E12 |
| Usable battery types | |
| Batteries included | 1 x Proprietary LP-E12 Lithium-ion rechargeble |
| Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter) | + |
| Dedicated battery charger included | + |
| Internal charging supported | - |
| Software |
| Included software | - eos digital solutions disc
|
| Os compatibility | - windows xp inc sp3 / vista inc sp1 and sp2 (excl. starter edition) / 7 (excl. starter edition) os x v10.6-10.7 (intel processor required)
|
| Miscellaneous |
| Notes and features | Full HD movies with Movie Servo AF, manual exposure control, built-in stereo mic with manual audio level adjustment, Video Snapshot |