The digital imaging solution manufacturer Canon has recently took the wraps off its first mirrorless interchangeable lens camera (ILC), the EOS M, which is equipped with an APS-C sensor. According to the company's press release the new digital camera houses a 3-inch capacitive touchscreen, and boasts many features found in its bigger brother, the EOS 650D, such as a hybrid AF autofocus system and a Movie Servo AF mode for real-time focusing. Below are mentioned the key specs and features of the  EOS M.           

Key Specs and Features

18-megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor: The EOS M packs an 18-megapixel, APS-C CMOS sensor (similar to the EOS 650D) together with the company's proprietary DIGIC 5 image processor.

ISO 100-6400 (expandable to 12800 in H mode) for video recording, ISO 100-12800 (expandable to 25600 in H mode) for still image shooting from bright to dim light and high performance Powerful DIGIC 5 Image Processor for exceptional image quality video and photos

31-point autofocus system: The ILC features a hybrid AF system--phase and contrast detection--which means faster and more precise autofocus performance for videos and stills, especially with moving subjects.

Touchscreen LCD: A 1,040k-dot resolution, 3-inch, capacitive touchscreen LCD--similar to the Canon EOS 650D--comes with multitouch capabilities allowing users to "pinch-to-zoom" during image playback and tap-to-focus or even shoot stills during video capture.

Movie Servo AF: Allows shutterbugs to constantly maintain focusing during the recording of videos.

Canon dSLR lens compatibility: Shutterbugs can mount their existing Canon EOS EF and EF-S dSLR lenses to the EOS M ILC and maintain full-AF coupling as well as functionality.

Advanced imaging features like Handheld Night Scene mode, HDR Backlight Control mode, and seven Creative Filters provide added versatility

Multi-shot Noise Reduction helps preserve precious detail in photos at high ISO speeds

Compatible with SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards, including new Ultra High Speed (UHS-I) cards

Compatible with all Canon Speedlite accessories including the new Speedlite 600EX and Speedlite Transmitter ST-E3-RT

Compatible with Canon's GPS Receiver GP-E2

Pricing and availability

Canon EOS M will be available in red, silver, white and black colors and will hit the retail shelves of the Asian market from October. Pricing in the region, however, has yet to be confirmed but the EOS M with the 22mm F2 lens is expected to cost US$799.99 in the US.