Canon's most advanced EOS M body with built-in EVF and Dual Pixel AF.
The Canon EOS M5 launched in 2016 as the most capable EOS M camera Canon ever made. With a built-in EVF, DSLR-style controls, and Dual Pixel AF, it was the first M body that felt like a proper camera rather than a compact-with-big-sensor. Touch-and-drag AF via the rear screen while using the EVF was innovative.
Key features include the 24.2MP sensor with Dual Pixel AF, built-in EVF, DSLR-style body with top controls, 7fps burst, 1080p video with 5-axis digital IS, and touch-and-drag AF control. The handling represented a significant step up from previous M bodies.
Canon EF-M mount. The M5 was the EOS M system's high point before Canon shifted to RF mount. No successor was released; the M6 II was a stripped-down variant without the EVF. The EOS M system was discontinued in 2022.
Moderate value used. Check the built-in EVF, Dual Pixel AF, and touch-and-drag functionality. The M5 is the best EOS M body for enthusiast use. The discontinued system limits long-term appeal.