This review is for the Canon EOS M5 Mirrorless Camera EF-M 18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM Lens Kit.TL;DR │ This is the only mirrorless camera that made sense to me. The body is perfect. Mirrorless camera do not need to be uber-compact, sacrificing grip and physical controls, as you will haul lenses anyway. Good at everything it does, but not exceptional at anything. Also, Canon had some questionable and outdated choices on this camera.This review if from a consumer. Most reviews online are from DSLR pros, or even mirrorless fans. This review is not one of those. I won't pretend to be a photography guru. What I will focus instead is what I understand best: the hardware.CONTENTS: Intro | What I Like | What I Don't Like | What I Hate | Package | Outro | Notes | Comments | Verdict- - - - -I've long stayed away from mirrorless cameras because they did not make sense to me. The use case was just not there. The best camera is the one you take with you, and mirrorless are — although smaller than a DSLR — still bulky due to the lenses. Photography is a hobby, but not a source of living for me. But then, somehow, my 1-inch sensor felt inadequate at times. This is also the reason I got this over a micro four-thirds.WHAT I LIKE │ + │+ Still my favorite ergonomics (Canon).+ Can open battery/card compartment without removing tripod.+ The Android app for remote shooting and wireless transfer is very responsive.+ Not too much lenses to choose from.⁽ⁿ¹⁾+ I really like the optional macro lens you can use with this (Canon only).WHAT I DON'T LIKE │ × │× Very, very, plasticky body. No hint of metal (besides the knobs).⁽ⁿ²⁾× Not fully articulating screen.⁽ⁿ²⁾⁽ⁿ³⁾× Canon pulled an Apple, by partially locking battery compatibility.× Even the 1080p is mediocre.⁽ⁿ⁴⁾× What appears to be a bug on the AF/AE Lock.× I find the mode dial lock unnecessary.× They should have included the EOS lens adapter.× Not a lot of accessories, like a battery grip.WHAT I HATE │ × │× Can't charge through USB.⁽ⁿ²⁾⁽ⁿ⁵⁾× Cannot re-assign buttons when in "auto" mode.⁽ⁿ²⁾⁽ⁿ⁶⁾× No PC-tethered remote shooting. I was about to write my own program, but I couldn't proceed because it is not even supported by the SDK.× Very fragile data ribbon for the screen.PACKAGE │ ✓ ✗ │✓ EOS M5 Body✓ 18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM Lens✓ Canon Battery Pack LP-E17✓ Canon Battery Charger LC-E17✓ Canon-branded neck strap✓ Micro USB data cable✓ Printed materials✓ Hot shoe cover (Canon-safe)✓ Adequate packaging✗ No extra battery✗ No lens adapterMy background: I am not a professional, I do not own a DSLR. I know how to shoot. I currently use a G5 X, and also have a G15. I've also had a G9, and an S3 IS (2005-ish, my first camera, and it has an EVF and articulating screen).- - - - -NOTES⁽ⁿ¹⁾ I acknowledge that this is a "con" for DSLR users. I do however think that the target market of this camera are those who are just starting into the whole "body+lens" camera. Having little option can also be a good thing, especially when you are learning. I know a lot of DSLR owners, who are regular consumers, who shoots at auto all the time, and cannot decide what lens to purchase. I think this is the perfect camera for these people, to really learn.⁽ⁿ²⁾ These are downgrades for me, comparing to the G5 X.⁽ⁿ³⁾ I already knew these before buying, and does not factor much in my rating.⁽ⁿ⁴⁾ I do not care for 4K when it comes to consumer-grade products. But I, at least, expected 1080p to be great. It is okay, and I really like how smooth the focus is.⁽ⁿ⁵⁾ I cannot believe this. I thought the days of bringing a battery charger is over. This would have been fine have they included the separately sold USB battery charger. Or if the battery has a USB slot. OR if the battery lasts longer. I find this unacceptable in 2017.⁽ⁿ⁶⁾ I almost never shoot Auto, but people around me do. I always like to set the EVF to manual control. However, I find the camera unusable this way when in any of the Auto modes.. . .COMMENTSThis camera is for consumers like myself. If you're a pro and primarily use a DSLR, then this might not be perfect due to the lack of lens options. It is worth noting though that you can use Canon EOS lenses with this.Having used a G5 X, I got really disappointed with this camera. The G5 X is better built, looks more premium, has superior screen ergonomics, and can charge in-camera. This camera will not replace my G5 X, but rather will be a companion.- - - - -VERDICT: It's okay. I'll recommend it if you like Canon ergonomics (which I do).★★★☆☆ | 3 stars out of 5. My objective rating. I tried my best to avoid post-purchase rationalization (choice-supportive bias).Questions? Hit the comments!This review is for the Canon EOS M5 Mirrorless Camera EF-M 18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM Lens Kit.