EOS Mvs EOS M50
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 & Vlogging — EOS M50 (2018): 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)
- 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)
- 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
Quick take: The eos m50 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 M50 (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £80 | £350 |
| Sensor | 18MP APS-C CMOS | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel) |
| Resolution | 18.0MP | 24.1MP |
| Video | 1080p 30fps | 4K/24p (crop, no Dual Pixel AF), 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF only — notoriously slow | Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face and subject detection |
| Burst Rate | 4fps | 10fps |
| Battery Life | ~230 shots (CIPA) | ~235 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 262g (body only) | 387g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 108.6 × 66.5 × 32.3mm | 116.3 × 88.1 × 58.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None (optional EVF accessory) | 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 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M | EOS M50 |
|---|---|---|
| Casual | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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