Comparisons / Comparison of Canon EOS 70D and Canon EOS M

Comparison of Canon EOS 70D and Canon EOS M [S]ave

Attribute
Canon EOS 70D ×
Canon EOS M ×
General
ModelCanon EOS 70DCanon EOS M
BrandCanonCanon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/https://www.usa.canon.com/
Model number70DEOS M
Camera formatSLRCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20132012
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)139109
Width (mm)7932
Height (mm)10467
Weight (g)1,233503
Waterproof--
PredecessorCanon 60D-
SuccessorCanon 80DCanon EOS M
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerCanonCanon
Effective megapixels (MP)20.218
Sensor formatAPS-CAPS-C
Sensor area (mm²)337.5332.27
Sensor width (mm)22.522.3
Sensor height (mm)1514.9
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)4.114.3
Focal Length Multiplier (x)1.61.6
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect++
Dxo sensor score6865
Dxo color depth score (bit)22.522.1
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)11.611.2
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)926827
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1280 x 1280(1.6 mp 1:1)
  • 1696 x 1280(2.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1824 x 1824(3.3 mp 1:1)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 1920 x 1280(2.5 mp 3:2)
  • 2432 x 1824(4.4 mp 4:3)
  • 2432 x 2432(5.9 mp 1:1)
  • 2736 x 1536(4.2 mp 16:9)
  • 2736 x 1824(5.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3248 x 2432(7.9 mp other)
  • 3468 x 2048(7.1 mp other)
  • 3468 x 2432(8.4 mp other)
  • 3648 x 3648(13.3 mp 1:1)
  • 480 x 480(0.2 mp 1:1)
  • 4864 x 3648(17.7 mp 4:3)
  • 5472 x 3072(16.8 mp 16:9)
  • 5472 x 3648(20.0 mp 3:2)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 720 x 408(0.3 mp other)
  • 720 x 480(0.3 mp 3:2)
  • 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
  • 14-bit .cr2 raw
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • mraw
  • raw+jpeg
  • sraw
  • .cr2 14-bit raw
  • jpeg
  • raw+l/f jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)6.74.2
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)6060
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (Video: H.264 Intra-Frame / Inter-Frame, Audio: Stereo Linear PCM)MOV (Image data: H.264; audio: Linear PCM (Stereo))
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Video usable as viewfinder+-
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountCanon EF/EF-SCanon EF-M
LensCanon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STMCanon EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)29.00 - 216.0029.00 - 88.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)18.00 - 135.0018.00 - 55.00
Zoom ratio (x)7.53.1
Aperture range (f)0.03 - 0.290.03 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)3925
Filter thread (mm)6758
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom+-
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 10
-
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeOVF: AF-dedicated CMOS sensor, 19-points, all cross-type AF points, center dual cross-type point for f/2.8; Live View: Dual-Pixel CMOS AFHybrid 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
ViewfinderOptical / LCDNo / LCD
Viewfinder typeSLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 98% coverage, 0.95x magnification, 22mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter-
Focus peaking--
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.59-
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.95-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder+-
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)1,040,0001,040,000
Touchscreen++
Articulating screen+-
Tilt swivel screen+-
Selfie screen+-
Max playback zoom (x)1010
Top deck display+-
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)12,80012,800
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settingsAuto, 100 - 12800 in 1/3 or 1EV steps, Expandable to 25600Auto (100-6400), 100-12800 in 1EV steps, expandable to H=25600
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • 000k
  • 500k - 10
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • kelvin 2
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • white fluorescent
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • twilight and sunset
  • white fluorescent
Shutter speed range (s)1/8000 - 301/4000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes63-zone (dual layer) Evaluative, Center-weighted, Partial (7.7%), Spot (3.0%)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 modesCreative Auto, Scene (Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, Handheld Night Scene, HDR Backlight Control), No FlashCreative Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, Handheld Night Scene mode, HDR Backlight Control mode
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)--
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash+-
Flash modes
  • e-ttl ii
  • manual
  • wireless slave flash supported via built-in flash
  • auto
  • fe lock
  • off
  • on
  • red-eye
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)12-
Flash range descriptionLens aperture dependent; GN= 12m (39.4 ft.) at ISO 100, works out to about 11.2 feet at f/3.5 and 7 feet at f/5.6-
Max flash sync (s)1/2501/200
Flash exposure compensation+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-IUHS-I
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • 14-bit .cr2 raw
  • mraw
  • raw+jpeg
  • sraw
  • .cr2 14-bit raw
  • raw+l/f jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi+-
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack++
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • ir wireless or wi-fi
  • optional wired
  • optional rc-6 wireless remote
Connections (extended)
  • 3.5mm microphone jack
  • mini (type-c) hdmi
  • wired remote jack
  • external 3.5mm stereo mic jack
  • mini hdmi
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.31.94
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.332.02
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.322.33
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)6.74.2
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)6513
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)6.74.4
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)146
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)6.74.1
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)73
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.080.74
Shutter lag (full af, live view - dslr) (s)0.65-
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - dslr) (s)0.06-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.070.17
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.16-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.060.05
Shutter lag (notes)OVF:Auto Selection AF lag = 0.093sLV:"Quick Mode"(Phase Detect) Single-point AF lag = 0.506sFlexiZone AF, Single-point AF lag = 0Full AF shutter lag, wide area mode = 0.878s
Startup time (s)0.72.7
Play -> record time (s)0.11.4
Flash cycle time, full power (s)1.2-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)210230
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)920-
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary LP-E12
Usable battery types
  • lp-e6 lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeble
Batteries included1 x Proprietary LP-E6 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 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
  • )
  • canon solutions disc (eos utility
  • digital photo professional.picture style editor
  • memory card utility
  • movie edit task
  • photostitch
  • zoombrowser ex/imagebrowser
  • eos digital solutions disc
Os compatibility
  • mac os x
  • windows
  • 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 featuresNew 20.2-megapixel APS-C Canon CMOS sensor, Dual-Pixel CMOS AF system for Live View and movie modesFull HD movies with Movie Servo AF, manual exposure control, built-in stereo mic with manual audio level adjustment, Video Snapshot



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