EOS Mvs X-H2
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.
High-Res Stills & Landscape — X-H2 (2022): Fujifilm's highest-resolution X-mount body — 40MP, 8K video, weather sealing, and 7-stop IBIS for serious photographers.
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-H2 (2022)
- Landscape and studio photographers who want maximum resolution in X-mount
- Commercial shooters who need 40MP files and pixel shift for critical detail
- X-T5 buyers who prefer a larger grip and top LCD panel
- Video shooters who want 8K and a fully articulating screen in one Fujifilm body
Quick take: The x-h2 has the highest resolution at 40mp; the eos m is the most affordable; only the x-h2 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M (2012) | X-H2 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £80 | £1,399 |
| Sensor | 18MP APS-C CMOS | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR |
| Resolution | 18.0MP | 40.2MP |
| Video | 1080p 30fps | 8K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 12-bit RAW output |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF only — notoriously slow | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | — | 7-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 4fps | 15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~230 shots (CIPA) | ~680 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 262g (body only) | 660g body only |
| Dimensions | 108.6 × 66.5 × 32.3mm | 136.3 × 92.9 × 84.6mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None (optional EVF accessory) | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.80× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | 1× SD/SDHC/SDXC | Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0 | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M | X-H2 |
|---|---|---|
| Casual | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Commercial | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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