Canon EOS M5 sensor is made for mirrorless, DxOMark says

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EOS M5 at a glance:

• 24.2MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
• DIGIC 7 Image Processor
• 2.36m-Dot EVF, Touch and Drag AF Control
• 3.2″ 1.62m-Dot Tilting Touchscreen LCD
• Full HD 1080p Video Recording at 60 fps
• Built-In Wi-Fi with NFC, Bluetooth Smart
• Dual Pixel CMOS AF
• Up to 9 fps Shooting and ISO 25600
• Digital IS 5-Axis Image Stabilization

DxOMark published test results for the Canon EOS M5 sensor. It seems, at least according to DxOMark’s findings, that Canon suited the EOS M5 with a sensor designed for mirrorless systems (mainly because of Dual Pixel AF). The Canon EOS M5 got a score of 77.

On paper, the M5 looks like a mini-EOS 80D; however, that’s not quite the case. The built-in electronic viewfinder, the additional controls, and 7 fps burst with continuous AF (9 fps with AF locked) are all welcome additions. Taken together with the 24.2-MP Dual Pixel AF CMOS sensor and Digital IS, it all signals Canon’s intention to compete more seriously with rivals in the mirrorless segment. With hindsight, it seems like the Dual Pixel AF CMOS was designed with mirrorless in mind. Image quality is similar to that of the sensor found on the EOS 80D.

The Canon EOS M5 got a score very close to the Canon EOS 80D.