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 & Vlogging — EOS M200 (2019): The EOS M200 is Canon's most approachable APS-C mirrorless — slim, light, and simple, with Dual Pixel AF that makes sharp results effortless. No EVF and no IBIS keep it firmly entry-level, but for first-time buyers stepping up from a smartphone, it delivers reliable, confidence-inspiring results in a genuinely compact package.
Vloggers & Content Creators — Canon PowerShot V10 (2023): A vlog-first compact with a 1-inch sensor, front-facing screen, and Canon's Dual Pixel AF — the simplest way to create clean content on the go.
Who should buy what
EOS M (2012)
EOS M200 (2019)
Canon PowerShot V10 (2023)
Quick take: The eos m200 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the eos m is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M (2012) | EOS M200 (2019) | Canon PowerShot V10 (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £80 | £300 | £399 |
| Sensor | 18MP APS-C CMOS | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel) | 20MP 1-inch stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 18.0MP | 24.1MP | 20.0MP |
| Video | 1080p 30fps | 4K/24p (crop), 1080p/60p | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF only — notoriously slow | Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face and eye detection | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II |
| Stabilisation | — | — | Digital IS |
| Burst Rate | 4fps | 6.1fps | 8fps |
| Battery Life | ~230 shots (CIPA) | ~315 shots (CIPA) | 230 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 262g (body only) | 299g (with battery and card) | 211g |
| Dimensions | 108.6 × 66.5 × 32.3mm | 108.2 × 67.1 × 35.1mm | 75.2 × 105.7 × 46.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None (optional EVF accessory) | None | None |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 2.0" tilting front-facing screen |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Canon EF-M mount | Fixed 19mm-equiv f/2.8 lens |
| Memory Cards | 1× SD/SDHC/SDXC | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0 | USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M | EOS M200 | Canon PowerShot V10 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casual | — | ||
| Travel | |||
| Street | |||
| Portrait | |||
| Vlogging & Video | |||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Family & Everyday | — | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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