Canon EOS M EOS M5
The Dual Pixel CMOS AF system and DIGIC 7 processor drive quick, accurate focus for 9fps bursts and smooth 1080p/60 video, stabilized by 5-axis Digital IS. Its 2.36m-dot EVF with touch-and-drag AF and 3.2-inch tilting touchscreen provide intuitive control in a lightweight 301g body. Best for product photographers and YouTubers shooting static 1080p content who need reliable autofocus without sacrificing portability.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong sensor (91st percentile) 91st
- Strong stabilization (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong display (85th percentile) 85th
- Strong evf (85th percentile) 85th
Cons
- Below average build (12th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.
Based on 8 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 24.2 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 |
| Processor | DIGIC 7 |
Autofocus
| AF Type | -1 to +18 EV |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 9 |
| Max Shutter | 1/4000 |
| Electronic Shutter | No |
Video
| Max Resolution | 1080p |
| 1080p FPS | 60 |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3.2" |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
| EVF Resolution | 2.36 M dots |
Build
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.7 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Canon EOS M EOS M5 | Fujifilm X-H2S | Sony a7R V | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 | OM System OM-1 | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 24.2MP aps-c | 26.2MP aps-c | 61MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 425 | 693 | 315 | 1053 | 121 |
| Burst FPS | 9 | 40 | 10 | 75 | 10 | 15 |
| Video | 1080p | 6K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 6K @120fps | 4K @60fps | 4K @30fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 301 | 579 | 723 | 721 | 511 | 580 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon EOS M EOS M5 | 35.3 | 84.7 | 11.6 | 66.5 | 51.4 | 90.8 | 46 | 85.4 | 62.6 | 68.5 | 73.4 | 86.8 |
| Fujifilm X-H2S Compare | 89.4 | 96.1 | 93.4 | 92.6 | 97.4 | 96.9 | 98.3 | 98.8 | 62.6 | 94.3 | 93.3 | 94.7 |
| Sony a7R V Compare | 94.8 | 99.1 | 96.3 | 76.4 | 95 | 77.5 | 93.3 | 85.4 | 98.8 | 94.3 | 97.3 | 98.4 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 Compare | 86.6 | 88.9 | 96.3 | 94.6 | 97.1 | 61.5 | 90.4 | 85.4 | 92 | 94.3 | 75.9 | 96.5 |
| OM System OM-1 Compare | 95.3 | 97.5 | 83.7 | 93.9 | 84.4 | 46.8 | 95 | 85.4 | 92 | 86.4 | 82.6 | 86.8 |
| Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Compare | 81.3 | 84.7 | 93.5 | 90.4 | 68.7 | 46.8 | 92.8 | 85.4 | 62.6 | 94.3 | 99.9 | 96.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
B&H Photo 1 offer From CA$965
We started tracking prices for this product on May 26, 2026. The chart appears once we have more data.
Usage Scores
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