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EOS 550D vs EOS M10
Quick take: The EOS 550D is the most affordable.
Where the EOS 550D wins
- Cheaper new: £26 vs £79
- Battery Life: ~440 shots (CIPA)
- Portrait: 5.4 vs 4.8
- Wedding & Events: 4.0 vs 3.2
- Sports & Action: 4.5 vs 3.7
Where the EOS M10 wins
- Burst Rate: 4.6fps
- Weight: 265g (body only)
- Street: 6.9 vs 5.4
- Travel: 6.2 vs 4.8
- Landscape: 4.5 vs 4.0
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 550D 129 × 98 × 75 mm · 530 g
- EOS M10 109 × 66 × 32 mm · 301 g
The EOS M10 is 20 mm narrower, 32 mm shorter, 43 mm slimmer and 229 g lighter than the EOS 550D.
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 550DCanon · 2010 | EOS M10Canon · 2015 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £26 usedBest | £79 used |
| Sensor | 18MP APS-C CMOS | 18MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 18.0MP | 18.0MP |
| Video | Full HD 1080p/30, 720p/60 | 1080p/30p |
| Autofocus | 9-point phase-detect via viewfinder; contrast AF with face detection in live view | Hybrid CMOS AF III (phase-detect + contrast-detect) |
| Stabilisation | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) | — |
| Burst Rate | 3.7fps | 4.6fpsBest |
| Battery Life | ~440 shots (CIPA)Best | ~250 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 530g (with battery) | 265g (body only)Best |
| Dimensions | 128.8 × 97.5 × 75.3mm | 108.6 × 66.5 × 32.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentamirror, 0.87x | No viewfinder |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.04M dots | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Canon EF / EF-S | Canon EF-M mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, mini HDMI, AV out, 3.5mm mic, E3 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 550D
EOS M10
Portrait
5.4/10
4.8/10
Street
5.4/10
6.9/10
Travel
4.8/10
6.2/10
Wedding & Events
4.0/10
3.2/10
Documentary
4.0/10
4.0/10
Sports & Action
4.5/10
3.7/10
Landscape
4.0/10
4.5/10
Wildlife
5.0/10
4.1/10
Casual
3.3/10
5.8/10
Food
4.0/10
5.6/10
Macro
3.8/10
4.4/10
Architecture
4.4/10
4.2/10
Astrophotography
4.4/10
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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