EOS M Specifications

    23-Aug-2012
    6200141900

    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.