EOS Mvs EOS M100vs EOS R6 Mark II
Canon
EOS M (2012)
Starting from £80 new
Best for Canon mirrorless history & EF-M collectors
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Canon Mirrorless History & Ef-M Collectors — EOS M (2012): Canon's first mirrorless — a historic body that broke new ground with touch-AF and EF-M, but its sluggish contrast-detect system quickly became its Achilles heel.
Casual & Everyday — EOS M100 (2017): The EOS M100 is Canon's most stripped-back EF-M camera — small, simple, and focused on making great photos easy. Dual Pixel AF, 24MP, and a tilting touchscreen are its strengths; no EVF, no IBIS, and no 4K are its compromises. A solid, affordable first mirrorless for casual photographers who want more than a smartphone.
Portraits & Action — EOS R6 Mark II (2022): 40fps burst, 8-stop IBIS, and Canon's best-in-class Dual Pixel AF — exceptional for action, sports, and portrait work.
Who should buy what
EOS M (2012)
- Canon shooters who want the camera that started Canon's mirrorless story
- Budget first-time mirrorless buyers who already own EF/EF-S glass
- Collectors of significant digital camera milestones
EOS M100 (2017)
- Smartphone users wanting their first interchangeable-lens camera
- Casual photographers who want APS-C quality in a slim, stylish body
- Anyone wanting a simple, affordable EF-M entry point
- Students and beginners learning photography
EOS R6 Mark II (2022)
- Wedding and event photographers who need the most reliable Canon AF available
- Sports and wildlife shooters who want 40fps and subject detection
- R6 owners looking for a significant AF and burst speed upgrade
- Hybrid shooters who need 4K/60p and IBIS in a versatile full-frame body
Quick take: The eos m100 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the eos m is the most affordable; only the eos r6 mark ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M (2012) | EOS M100 (2017) | EOS R6 Mark II (2022) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £80 | £200 | £2,099 |
| Sensor | 18MP APS-C CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel) | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 18.0MP | 24.2MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 1080p 30fps | 1080p/60p | 4K/60p 10-bit oversampled, 6K RAW out, FHD/180p |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF only — notoriously slow | Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face and subject detection | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 zones, deep-learning subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | — | — | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops (coordinated with IS lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 4fps | 6.1fps | 12fps mechanical, 40fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~230 shots (CIPA) | ~295 shots (CIPA) | ~760 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 262g (body only) | 302g (with battery and card) | 670g body only |
| Dimensions | 108.6 × 66.5 × 32.3mm | 108.2 × 67.1 × 35.1mm | 138.4 × 98.4 × 88.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None (optional EVF accessory) | None | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.76× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Canon EF-M mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) |
| Memory Cards | 1× SD/SDHC/SDXC | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0 | USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC | USB-C 3.1, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M | EOS M100 | EOS R6 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casual | — | ||
| Travel | — | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Portrait | |||
| Vlogging & Video | |||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | — | |
| Landscape | — | — | |
| Wildlife | — | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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