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Canon EOS M Series
Canon's compact APS-C EF-M mirrorless line
Canon's APS-C EF-M mirrorless line — the EOS M series ran from the original 2012 EOS M through to the M50 II, offering a compact alternative to Canon's DSLR range before the RF mount era took over.
1
Generation 1
Canon EOS M
18MP
1080p 30fps
Contrast-detect AF only — notoriously slow
4fps
~230 shots (CIPA)
262g (body only)
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Current generation
Canon EOS M50 II
24MP
4K/25p (cropped), 1080p/60p
Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 143 AF points, eye detection
None (no IBIS)
10fps
~305 shots (CIPA)
387g body only
What's new in this generation
- Resolution: 24MP (+6MP)
- IBIS added
- Burst rate: 10fps
- Video: 4K/25p (cropped), 1080p/60p
- Price: +£369 vs previous
All generations at a glance
| Spec | EOS M (2012) | EOS M50 II (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £80 | £449 |
| Resolution | 18MP | 24MP |
| Video | 1080p 30fps | 4K/25p (cropped), 1080p/60p |
| Stabilisation | — | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 4fps | 10fps |
| Battery | ~230 shots (CIPA) | ~305 shots (CIPA) |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Weight | 262g (body only) | 387g body only |