EOS Mvs X-S10
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.
Dslr Switchers, Travel & Vlogging — X-S10 (2020): The X-S10 brought IBIS and a fully articulating screen to Fujifilm's mid-range — a compelling DSLR replacement at a price that made Fujifilm accessible to a new audience.
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-S10 (2020)
- DSLR photographers switching to mirrorless who want familiar controls and a deep grip
- Vloggers who want Fujifilm film simulations with a fully articulating screen
- X-T30 or X-E4 owners who want IBIS and a more comfortable grip
- Budget-conscious buyers who want X-T4 image quality at a lower price
Quick take: The x-s10 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-S10 (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £80 | £699 |
| Sensor | 18MP APS-C CMOS | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 |
| Resolution | 18.0MP | 26.1MP |
| Video | 1080p 30fps | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p, F-Log support |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF only — notoriously slow | Phase-detect + contrast-detect hybrid, subject detection AF |
| Stabilisation | — | IBIS — 5-axis, up to 6 stops |
| Burst Rate | 4fps | 8fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~230 shots (CIPA) | ~325 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 262g (body only) | 465g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 108.6 × 66.5 × 32.3mm | 126.0 × 85.1 × 65.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None (optional EVF accessory) | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× 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 | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0 | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3.5mm mic jack |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M | X-S10 |
|---|---|---|
| Casual | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Landscape | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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