Canon 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.
Type mirrorless
Sensor 24.2MP aps-c
Burst 9 fps
Video 1080p
IBIS Yes
Weight 301 g
61 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong sensor (92nd percentile) 92nd
- Strong stabilization (89th percentile) 89th
- Strong evf (88th percentile) 88th
- Strong display (88th percentile) 88th
Cons
- Below average build (12th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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85/100Our AI sentiment read
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 M5 | Sony FX30 | Fujifilm X-H2 | Nikon Z Z9 | Panasonic Lumix G G9 II | OM System OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | cinema | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 24.2MP aps-c | 26MP aps-c | 40.2MP aps-c | 45.7MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 495 | 425 | 493 | 779 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 9 | 120 | 15 | 30 | 75 | 120 |
| Video | 1080p | 4K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 4K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 301 | 562 | 579 | 1160 | 575 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof | Affordability | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon EOS M5 | 38.3 | 87.8 | 12.3 | 70.1 | 54.1 | 92 | 47.1 | 66.7 | 69.7 | 70.3 | 55.8 | 89.2 |
| Sony FX30 Compare | 93.9 | 87.8 | 94.4 | 99.6 | 92.2 | 95.5 | 96.7 | 83.5 | 96.1 | 99.6 | 17.1 | 89.2 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 Compare | 92.3 | 96.9 | 94.5 | 82.2 | 95.4 | 99 | 97.8 | 83.5 | 96.1 | 93.9 | 23.9 | 96 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 93.6 | 92 | 99.4 | 95.4 | 98.7 | 70.9 | 98.1 | 98.4 | 96.1 | 93.9 | 8.7 | 89.2 |
| Panasonic Lumix G G9 II Compare | 98 | 91.8 | 94.5 | 96.2 | 97.6 | 63.9 | 91.9 | 94.4 | 96.1 | 89.2 | 22 | 89.2 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.8 | 99.8 | 91.4 | 99.6 | 85.2 | 51.7 | 96 | 83.5 | 96.1 | 89.2 | 22 | 99.6 |
Usage Scores
- Overall60.5
- Video60.4
- Travel42.1
- Youtube58.9
- Beginner72
- Vlogging57.4
- Streaming56.9
- Photography62.6
- Wedding Events48.9
- Sports Wildlife45.2
- Product Photography72.5
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