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EOS 40D vs EOS M10
Quick take: The EOS M10 has the highest resolution at 18MP; the EOS 40D is the most affordable; only the EOS 40D is weather sealed.
Where the EOS 40D wins
- Cheaper new: £26 vs £79
- Burst Rate: 6.5fps
- Battery Life: ~800 shots (CIPA)
- Weather Sealed: Yes
- Wedding & Events: 4.7 vs 3.2
Where the EOS M10 wins
- Resolution: 18.0MP
- Weight: 265g (body only)
- Street: 6.9 vs 4.5
- Travel: 6.2 vs 4.6
- Casual: 5.8 vs 2.7
16 specs side by side·14 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video, Clifton Cameras, MPB, eBay and Amazon UK
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Size comparedbody only, no lens · drawn to one scale
- EOS 40D 146 × 108 × 74 mm · 820 g
- EOS M10 109 × 66 × 32 mm · 301 g
The EOS M10 is 37 mm narrower, 42 mm shorter, 42 mm slimmer and 519 g lighter than the EOS 40D.
Drawn to scale from the makers' dimensions (W × H × D). Front shown, depth on the slanted edge.
Verdictwhich should you buy?
EOS M10 — Casual & Everyday: The EOS M10 is Canon's most basic EF-M mirrorless — small, stylish, and approachable, with 18MP and a tilting touchscreen. It lacks the specs of newer EF-M bodies but delivers solid results for everyday shooting and represents an affordable entry into the Canon mirrorless ecosystem.
Who should buy what
EOS M10 (2015)
is the right camera for you if…
- Absolute beginners wanting their first interchangeable-lens camera
- Casual photographers who want a stylish, compact EF-M body
- Anyone wanting a low-cost entry into the Canon EF-M ecosystem
- Users who prioritise size and simplicity over performance
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | EOS 40DCanon · 2007 | EOS M10Canon · 2015 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £26 usedBest | £79 used |
| Sensor | 10.1MP APS-C CMOS | 18MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 10.1MP | 18.0MPBest |
| Video | No video | 1080p/30p |
| Autofocus | 9-point all cross-type phase-detect via viewfinder; contrast AF in live view | Hybrid CMOS AF III (phase-detect + contrast-detect) |
| Stabilisation | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) | — |
| Burst Rate | 6.5fpsBest | 4.6fps |
| Battery Life | ~800 shots (CIPA)Best | ~250 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 820g (with battery) | 265g (body only)Best |
| Dimensions | 145.5 × 107.8 × 73.5mm | 108.6 × 66.5 × 32.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | YesBest | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism, 95% coverage, 0.95x | No viewfinder |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 230k dots | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Canon EF / EF-S | Canon EF-M mount |
| Memory Cards | Single CompactFlash slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, AV out, N3 remote | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
EOS 40D
EOS M10
Portrait
4.8/10
4.8/10
Street
4.5/10
6.9/10
Travel
4.6/10
6.2/10
Wedding & Events
4.7/10
3.2/10
Documentary
3.8/10
4.0/10
Sports & Action
5.4/10
3.7/10
Landscape
4.1/10
4.5/10
Wildlife
5.7/10
4.1/10
Casual
2.7/10
5.8/10
Food
3.4/10
5.6/10
Macro
3.2/10
4.4/10
Architecture
3.7/10
4.2/10
Astrophotography
5.1/10
4.3/10
Vlogging & Video
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4.9/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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