EOS Mvs X-E4
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.
Compact Street & Travel Photography — X-E4 (2021): The X-E4 is for photographers who want the minimum camera that still delivers maximum image quality. If you love shooting from the rear screen and want the smallest possible X-mount body, this is your camera. If you need a viewfinder or IBIS, look at the X-S20 or X-T30 II.
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-E4 (2021)
- Street photographers who prioritise portability and discretion
- Travel photographers packing minimally
- Fujifilm fans who shoot primarily from the rear screen
- Anyone who wants the X-Trans sensor in the smallest possible body
Quick take: The x-e4 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the eos m is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M (2012) | X-E4 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £80 | £699 |
| Sensor | 18MP APS-C CMOS | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV |
| Resolution | 18.0MP | 26.1MP |
| Video | 1080p 30fps | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-motion, F-Log |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF only — notoriously slow | Phase-detect, 425 points, face/Eye detection |
| Stabilisation | — | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 4fps | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~230 shots (CIPA) | ~460 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 262g (body only) | 364g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 108.6 × 66.5 × 32.3mm | 121.3 × 72.9 × 32.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None (optional EVF accessory) | None — rear screen only (EVF accessory available) |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.62M dots |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | 1× SD/SDHC/SDXC | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0 | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M | X-E4 |
|---|---|---|
| Casual | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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