EOS Mvs X-E2
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.
Street & Casual — X-E2 (2013): The X-E2 is where the X-mount system matured. The X-Trans II sensor delivers rich, film-like rendering that still looks beautiful, and the rangefinder-style body is slim and pocketable. Manual aperture ring support, a quality EVF, and Fujifilm's colour science make it a rewarding camera to use. A bargain on the used market for anyone who wants the Fujifilm experience without the modern price tag.
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
X-E2 (2013)
- Street photographers wanting Fujifilm on a budget
- Beginners stepping into the X-mount system
- Compact camera enthusiasts who want film simulations
Quick take: The eos m has the highest resolution at 18mp; the eos m is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M (2012) | X-E2 (2013) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £80 | £150 |
| Sensor | 18MP APS-C CMOS | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II |
| Resolution | 18.0MP | 16.3MP |
| Video | 1080p 30fps | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF only — notoriously slow | Hybrid phase-detect / contrast-detect AF |
| Stabilisation | — | None |
| Burst Rate | 4fps | 7fps |
| Battery Life | ~230 shots (CIPA) | ~350 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 262g (body only) | 350g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 108.6 × 66.5 × 32.3mm | 129.0 × 74.9 × 38.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None (optional EVF accessory) | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 2.8" fixed LCD, 460k dots |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | 1× SD/SDHC/SDXC | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M | X-E2 |
|---|---|---|
| Casual | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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