EOS Mvs X-H1
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.
Landscape & Travel — X-H1 (2018): The X-H1 was Fujifilm's first IBIS-equipped camera and remains the most ergonomic X-mount body ever made. Its deep grip and build quality are class-leading. The 24.3MP X-Trans III sensor delivers outstanding image quality. Video spec is slightly dated but F-Log recording is supported. An excellent used-market buy for photographers who want Fujifilm's film simulations with body-based stabilisation at a fraction of current prices.
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-H1 (2018)
- Fujifilm photographers who want IBIS
- Landscape and travel photographers
- Wedding shooters on a budget
Quick take: The x-h1 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the eos m is the most affordable; only the x-h1 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M (2012) | X-H1 (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £80 | £500 |
| Sensor | 18MP APS-C CMOS | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III |
| Resolution | 18.0MP | 24.3MP |
| Video | 1080p 30fps | 4K/30p, F-Log |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF only — notoriously slow | Phase-detect AF, face detection |
| Stabilisation | — | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 4fps | 8fps (mechanical) |
| Battery Life | ~230 shots (CIPA) | ~310 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 262g (body only) | 623g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 108.6 × 66.5 × 32.3mm | 139.8 × 97.3 × 85.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None (optional EVF accessory) | Electronic, 3.69M dots, 0.75× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | 1× SD/SDHC/SDXC | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0 | USB 3.0, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M | X-H1 |
|---|---|---|
| Casual | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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