Canon EOS M Specifications

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Product
Name Canon EOS M
Manufacturer Canon
Release Date and Price
Release Year 2012
Release Date 2012-07-23
MSRP 799 USD
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Camera Type
Camera Type Mirrorless
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DSLR vs Mirrorless Cameras
Camera Series Canon M Series
Sensor
Sensor Size APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm)
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Sensor Type CMOS
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Resolution 5184 x 3456 pixels
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Megapixels 18 MP (17915904 total pixels)
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Image Processor DIGIC 5
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Image
ISO Range 100 - 12800
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White Balance Presets 6
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Custom White Balance Yes
Setting Up Custom White Balance in Your Camera
Image Stabilization No
Image Stabilization in Digital and Mirrorless Cameras
Uncompressed format RAW
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Optics and Focus
Autofocus Motor Yes
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Autofocus Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Selective Single Point
Single
Continuous
Face Detection
LiveView

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Focus Points 31
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Lens Mount Canon EF-M

List of all compatible lenses
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Canon Lens Mount Adapter EF-EOS M
Focal Length Multiplier APS-C Sensor
1.6x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 38 mm
50 mm becomes 80 mm
100 mm becomes 160 mm
200 mm becomes 320 mm

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Screen and viewfinder
Articulated LCD Fixed
Screen size 3”
Screen dots 1040000
Touchscreen Yes
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Screen Type Clear View II TFT LCD
Live view Yes
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Viewfinder Type No Viewfinder
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Photography features
Frames per second 4,3 fps
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Minimum Shutter Speed 60 seconds
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Maximum Shutter Speed 1/4000 seconds
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Built-in Flash No
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External Flash Yes
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Self-Timer Yes
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Time-lapse No
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Metering Modes Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Partial

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Exposure Compensation +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
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Videography features
Video Recording Yes
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Video Format MPEG4
H.264

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Video Resolution 1280 x 720
1920 x 1080

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Built-in Microphone Yes
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Built-in Speakers Yes
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Storage
Memory Card SD/SDHC

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Connectivity
HDMI Output Yes
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Microphone Port No
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Headphone Port No
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Wireless Yes
Eye-Fi Connected

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Remote Control No
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GPS Yes
Optional via GP-E2

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GPS SKU GP-E2
Body and Dimensions
Enviromentally sealed No
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Battery Battery Pack
Battery Details Lithium-Ion LP-E12 rechargeable battery & charger
Battery SKU LP-E12
Battery Life 230 shots according to CIPA
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Issues with Battery life on Canon EOS M?
Width 109 mm
Height 66 mm
Depth 32 mm
Weight 298 gram including battery
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