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EOS 700D vs EOS M10

Quick take: The EOS M10 is the most affordable.

Where the EOS 700D wins

  • Burst Rate: 5fps
  • Battery Life: ~440 shots (CIPA)
  • Portrait: 5.7 vs 4.8
  • Wedding & Events: 4.3 vs 3.2
  • Sports & Action: 4.8 vs 3.7

Where the EOS M10 wins

  • Cheaper new: £79 vs £90
  • Weight: 265g (body only)
  • Street: 6.9 vs 5.6
  • Travel: 6.2 vs 4.9
  • Vlogging & Video: 4.9 vs 3.9

16 specs side by side·14 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video, Clifton Cameras, MPB, eBay and Amazon UK

How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.

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Size comparedbody only, no lens · drawn to one scale
0 25 50 75 100 125 EOS 700D 133 mm 100 mm EOS M10 109 mm 66 mm
  • EOS 700D 133 × 100 × 79 mm · 580 g
  • EOS M10 109 × 66 × 32 mm · 301 g

The EOS M10 is 24 mm narrower, 34 mm shorter, 47 mm slimmer and 279 g lighter than the EOS 700D.

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 700DCanon · 2013EOS M10Canon · 2015
Price £90 used£79 usedBest
Sensor 18MP APS-C CMOS18MP APS-C CMOS
Resolution 18.0MP18.0MP
Video Full HD 1080p/30, 720p/601080p/30p
Autofocus 9-point all cross-type phase-detect via viewfinder; Hybrid CMOS AF with face tracking in live viewHybrid CMOS AF III (phase-detect + contrast-detect)
Stabilisation No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only)—
Burst Rate 5fpsBest4.6fps
Battery Life ~440 shots (CIPA)Best~250 shots (CIPA)
Weight 580g (with battery)265g (body only)Best
Dimensions 133.1 × 99.8 × 78.8mm108.6 × 66.5 × 32.3mm
Weather Sealed Not weather sealedNot weather sealed
Viewfinder Optical pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.85xNo viewfinder
Screen 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.04M dots3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots
Mount Canon EF / EF-SCanon EF-M mount
Memory Cards Single SD slotSingle SD UHS-I slot
Connectivity USB 2.0, mini HDMI, AV out, 3.5mm mic jack, E3 remoteUSB, 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 700D
EOS M10
Portrait
5.7/10
4.8/10
Street
5.6/10
6.9/10
Travel
4.9/10
6.2/10
Wedding & Events
4.3/10
3.2/10
Vlogging & Video
3.9/10
4.9/10
Documentary
4.0/10
4.0/10
Sports & Action
4.8/10
3.7/10
Landscape
4.4/10
4.5/10
Wildlife
5.3/10
4.1/10
Casual
4.0/10
5.8/10
Food
5.5/10
5.6/10
Macro
4.6/10
4.4/10
Architecture
5.1/10
4.2/10
Astrophotography
4.8/10
4.3/10

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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