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EOS M vs EOS M50
Quick take: The EOS M50 has the highest resolution at 24MP; the EOS M is the most affordable.
Where the EOS M wins
- Cheaper new: £40 vs £240
- Weight: 262g (body only)
Where the EOS M50 wins
- Resolution: 24.1MP
- Burst Rate: 10fps
- Battery Life: ~235 shots (CIPA)
- Portrait: 6.1 vs 4.9
- Wedding & Events: 4.7 vs 3.6
15 specs side by side·15 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 M 109 × 66 × 32 mm · 298 g
- EOS M50 116 × 88 × 59 mm · 387 g
The EOS M is 7 mm narrower, 22 mm shorter, 27 mm slimmer and 89 g lighter than the EOS M50.
Drawn to scale from the makers' dimensions (W × H × D). Front shown, depth on the slanted edge.
Verdictwhich should you buy?
EOS M — Canon Mirrorless History & Ef-M Collectors: 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.
EOS M50 — Casual & Vlogging: The EOS M50 is the most complete-feeling entry-level EF-M camera — built-in EVF, fully articulating screen, Dual Pixel AF, and a well-designed compact body. Its 4K video carries a significant crop and loses Dual Pixel AF, making 1080p the practical option — but for stills and casual video, it remains an excellent used-market buy.
Who should buy what
EOS M (2012)
is the right camera for you if…
- 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 M50 (2018)
is the right camera for you if…
- Beginner photographers who want an EVF in a compact mirrorless
- Vloggers who want face-tracking AF and a flip screen
- Students stepping up to their first mirrorless camera
- Used-market shoppers wanting a well-rounded EF-M package
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | EOS MCanon · 2012 | EOS M50Canon · 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £40 usedBest | £240 used |
| Sensor | 18MP APS-C CMOS | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel) |
| Resolution | 18.0MP | 24.1MPBest |
| Video | 1080p 30fps | 4K/24p (crop, no Dual Pixel AF), 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Hybrid CMOS AF (phase + contrast), notoriously slow | Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face and subject detection |
| Burst Rate | 4fps | 10fpsBest |
| Battery Life | ~230 shots (CIPA) | ~235 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 262g (body only)Best | 387g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 108.6 × 66.5 × 32.3mm | 116.3 × 88.1 × 58.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | No viewfinder | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.39" type |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Canon EF-M mount |
| Memory Cards | 1× SD/SDHC/SDXC | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0 | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 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 M
EOS M50
Portrait
4.9/10
6.1/10
Street
6.6/10
6.5/10
Travel
6.0/10
5.8/10
Wedding & Events
3.6/10
4.7/10
Documentary
4.5/10
4.8/10
Sports & Action
3.6/10
5.5/10
Landscape
4.2/10
4.8/10
Wildlife
3.9/10
5.4/10
Casual
4.9/10
5.5/10
Food
4.6/10
6.2/10
Macro
3.9/10
4.8/10
Architecture
3.8/10
5.0/10
Astrophotography
4.0/10
4.3/10
Vlogging & Video
—
5.2/10
Filmmaking
—
4.6/10
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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