EOS M Specifications

Type Type Digital single non-reflex AF/AE camera
Recording media SD memory card, SDHC memory card, SDXC memory card
* Compatible with UHS-I
Image sensor size Approx. 22.3 x 14.9 mm
Compatible lenses Canon EF-M, EF*, and EF-S* lenses
* Mount Adapter EF-EOS M required.
(35 mm-equivalent focal length is approx. 1.6 times the lens focal length)
Lens mount Canon EF-M mount
Image Sensor Type CMOS sensor
Effective pixels Approx. 18.00 megapixels
Aspect ratio 3:2
Dust delete feature Auto, Dust Delete Data appending
Recording System Recording format Design rule for Camera File System (DCF) 2.0
Image type JPEG, RAW (14-bit Canon original)
RAW+JPEG Large simultaneous recording possible
Recorded pixels L (Large) : Approx. 17.90 megapixels (5184 x 3456)
M (Medium) : Approx. 8.00 megapixels (3456 x 2304)
S1 (Small 1) : Approx. 4.50 megapixels (2592 x 1728)
S2 (Small 2) : Approx. 2.50 megapixels (1920 x 1280)
S3 (Small 3) : Approx. 350,000 pixels (720 x 480)
RAW : Approx. 17.90 megapixels (5184 x 3456)
Image Processing During Shooting Picture Style Auto, Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Def. 1 - 3
Basic+ Ambience-based shots, Light/scene-based shots, Creative filters (Grainy B/W, Soft focus, Fish-eye effect, Art bold effect, Water painting effect, Toy camera effect, Miniature effect)
White balance Auto, Preset (Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten light, White fluorescent light, Flash), Custom
White balance correction and white balance bracketing features provided
* Flash color temperature information transmission enabled
Noise reductionApplicable to long exposures and high ISO speed shots
Automatic image brightness correctionAuto Lighting Optimizer
Highlight tone priorityProvided
Lens optical correction Peripheral illumination correction, Chromatic aberration correction
Autofocus Type Hybrid CMOS AF System
AF points 31 points (Max.)
Focusing brightness rangeEV 1 - 18 (at 23°C/73°F, ISO 100)
Focus mode AF, Manual (MF), AF+MF
AF-assist beam Built-in (LED lamp)
Exposure ControlMetering modesReal-time metering with image sensor
Evaluative metering (315 zones), Partial metering (approx. 11% of Live View screen), Spot metering (approx. 2.8% of Live View screen), Center-weighted average metering
Metering range EV 1 - 20 (at 23°C/73°F, ISO 100)
Exposure controlProgram AE (Scene Intelligent Auto, Creative Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, Handheld Night Scene, HDR Backlight Control, Program), Shutter-priority AE, Aperture-priority AE, Manual exposure
ISO speed
(Recommended exposure index)
Basic Zone modes*: ISO 100 - 6400 set automatically
* Handheld Night Scene: ISO 100 - 12800 set automatically
Creative Zone modes: ISO 100 - 12800 set manually (whole-stop increments), ISO 100 - 6400 set automatically, maximum ISO speed settable for ISO Auto, or ISO expansion to "H" (equivalent to ISO 25600)
Exposure compensationManual: ±3 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments
AEB: ±2 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments (Can be combined with manual exposure compensation)
AE lockAuto: Applied in One-Shot AF with evaluative metering when focus is achieved
Manual: With AE lock button
ShutterTypeElectronically-controlled, focal-plane shutter
Shutter speeds 1/4000 sec. to 1/60 sec. (Scene Intelligent Auto mode), X-sync at 1/200 sec.
1/4000 sec. to 30 sec., Bulb (Total shutter speed range. Available range varies by shooting mode.)
External SpeedliteCompatible SpeedlitesEX-series Speedlite (Flash functions settable with the camera)
Flash meteringE-TTL II autoflash
Flash exposure compensation±2 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments
FE lockProvided
PC terminalNone
Drive SystemDrive modeSingle shooting, continuous shooting, self-timer with 10-sec. or 2-sec. delay and 10-sec. delay with continuous shooting
Continuous shooting speedMax. approx. 4.3 shots/sec.
Max. burstJPEG Large/Fine: Approx. 15 (approx. 17) shots
RAW: Approx. 6 (approx. 6) shots
RAW+JPEG Large/Fine: Approx. 3 (approx. 3) shots
* Figures are based on Canon's testing standards (ISO 100 and "Standard" Picture Style) using an 8 GB card.
* Figures in parentheses apply to an UHS-I compatible 8 GB card based on Canon's testing standards.
Still Photo ShootingAspect ratio settings3:2, 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Continuous AFProvided
Touch shutterProvided
Grid displayTwo types
Depth-of-field previewProvided
Movie ShootingMovie compressionMPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Variable (average) bit rate
Audio recording format Linear PCM
Recording format MOV
Recording size and frame rate1920x1080 (Full HD): 30p/25p/24p
1280x720 (HD) : 60p/50p
640x480 (SD) : 30p/25p
* 30p: 29.97 fps, 25p: 25.00 fps, 24p: 23.976 fps, 60p: 59.94 fps, 50p: 50.00 fps
File size1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p): Approx. 330 MB/min.
1280x720 (60p/50p) : Approx. 330 MB/min.
640x480 (30p/25p) : Approx. 82.5 MB/min.
FocusingHybrid CMOS AF System* (Face+Tracking, FlexiZone-Multi, FlexiZone-Single)
Manual focusing (approx. 5x / 10x magnification possible)
* Focusing brightness range: EV 1 - 18 (at 23°C/73°F, ISO 100)
Metering modesCenter-weighted average and evaluative metering with the image sensor
* Automatically set by the focusing mode
Metering rangeEV 1 - 20 (at 23°C/73°F, ISO 100)
Exposure controlProgram AE for movies and manual exposure
Exposure compensation±3 stops in 1/3-stop increments
ISO speed
(Recommended exposure index)
With autoexposure shooting: ISO 100 - 6400 set automatically
With manual exposure: ISO 100 - 6400 set automatically/manually, expandable to "H" (equivalent to ISO 12800)
Video snapshotsSettable to 2 sec./4 sec./8 sec.
Sound recordingBuilt-in stereo microphone
External stereo microphone terminal provided
Sound recording level adjustable, wind filter provided, attenuator provided
Grid displayTwo types
LCD Monitor Type TFT color liquid-crystal monitor
Monitor size and dots Wide, 7.7 cm (3.0-in.) (3:2) with approx. 1.04 million dots
Brightness adjustment Manual (7 levels)
Interface languages 25
Feature guide Displayable
PlaybackImage display formatsSingle-image display, Single-image + Info display (Basic info, shooting info, histogram), 4-image index, 9-image index, image rotate possible
Zoom magnificationApprox. 1.5x - 10x
Highlight alertOverexposed highlights blink
Image browsing methodsSingle image, jump by 10 or 100 images, by shooting date, by folder, by movies, by stills, by rating
Image rotatePossible
RatingsProvided
Movie playbackEnabled (LCD monitor, video/audio OUT, HDMI OUT)
Built-in speaker
Image protectPossible
Slide showAll images, by date, by folder, movies, stills, or by rating Five transition effects selectable
Background musicSelectable for slide shows and movie playback
Post-Processing of Images Creative filters Provided (Applied during shooting)
Resize Possible
Direct Printing Compatible printers PictBridge-compatible printers
Printable images JPEG and RAW images
Print ordering DPOF Version 1.1 compatible
Custom Functions Custom Functions 7
My Menu registration Possible
Copyright information Entry and inclusion possible
InterfaceAudio/video OUT/Digital terminalAnalog video (compatible with NTSC/PAL)/stereo audio output Personal computer communication and direct printing (Hi-Speed USB equivalent), GPS receiver GP-E2 connection
HDMI mini OUT terminalType C (auto switching of resolution), CEC-compatible
External microphone IN terminal3.5 mm diameter stereo mini-jack
Wireless remote control Remote Controller RC-6
Eye-Fi card Compatible
PowerBatteryBattery Pack LP-E12 (Quantity 1)
* AC power can be supplied via AC Adapter Kit ACK-E12
Battery life
(Based on CIPA testing standards)
Approx. 230 shots at 23°C/73°F
Approx. 200 shots at 0°C/32°F
Movie shooting timeApprox. 1 hr. 30 min. at 23°C/73°F
Approx. 1 hr. 20 min. at 0°C/32°F
(with a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E12)
Dimensions and WeightDimensions (W x H x D)Approx. 108.6 x 66.5 x 32.3 mm / 4.3 x 2.6 x 1.3 in.
WeightApprox. 298 g / 10.5 oz. (CIPA Guidelines: including body, battery pack, card),
Approx. 262 g / 9.2 oz. (Body only, without lens cap)
Operation EnvironmentWorking temperature range0°C - 40°C / 32°F - 104°F
Working humidity85% or less
Battery Pack LP-E12
Type Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Rated voltage 7.2 V DC
Battery capacity 875 mAh
Working temperature range During charging: 5°C - 40°C / 41°F - 104°F
During shooting: 0°C - 40°C / 32°F - 104°F
Working humidity 85% or less
Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 32.5 x 12.5 x 48.5 mm / 1.3 x 0.49 x 1.9 in.
Weight Approx. 35 g / 1.2 oz.
Battery Charger LC-E12
Compatible battery Battery Pack LP-E12
Recharging time Approx. 2 hours (at 23°C/73°F)
Rated input 100 - 240 V AC (50/60 Hz)
Rated output 8.4 V DC / 540 mA
Working temperature range 5°C - 40°C / 41°F - 104°F
Working humidity 85% or less
Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 65 x 25.5 x 90 mm / 2.6 x 1.0 x 3.5 in.
Weight Approx. 81 g / 2.9 oz.
Battery Charger LC-E12E
Compatible battery Battery Pack LP-E12
Recharging time Approx. 2 hours (at 23°C/73°F)
Rated input 100 - 240 V AC (50/60 Hz)
Rated output 8.4 V DC / 540 mA
Working temperature range 5°C - 40°C / 41°F - 104°F
Working humidity 85% or less
Dimensions (W x H x D)Approx. 65 x 25.5 x 90 mm / 2.6 x 1.0 x 3.5 in. (excluding power cord)
WeightApprox. 76 g / 2.7 oz. (excluding power cord)
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All the data above is based on Canon’s testing standards and CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) testing standards and guidelines.
Dimensions, maximum diameter, length and weight listed above are based on CIPA Guidelines (except weight for camera body only).
Product specifications and the exterior are subject to change without notice.
If a problem occurs with a non-Canon lens attached to the camera, consult the respective lens maker.