EOS Mvs M10
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 & Documentary — M10 (2017): The M10 returned Leica to its roots — thinner, cleaner, and video-free by design. The 24MP sensor is the perfect resolution for a manual-focus rangefinder. The simplified control layout respects the M tradition without digital clutter. A camera for photographers who want to slow down and engage with every frame. One of the most satisfying cameras to use — assuming you have M-mount glass to pair with it.
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
M10 (2017)
- Serious photographers who want to slow down
- Street and documentary photographers
- Leica M-mount lens owners
Quick take: The m10 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the eos m is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M (2012) | M10 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £80 | £4,000 |
| Sensor | 18MP APS-C CMOS | 24MP Full-Frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 18.0MP | 24.0MP |
| Video | 1080p 30fps | — |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF only — notoriously slow | Manual focus (rangefinder coupled) |
| Stabilisation | — | None |
| Burst Rate | 4fps | 5fps |
| Battery Life | ~230 shots (CIPA) | ~220 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 262g (body only) | 660g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 108.6 × 66.5 × 32.3mm | 139 × 80 × 38.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None (optional EVF accessory) | Optical rangefinder, 0.73× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Leica M-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 | M10 |
|---|---|---|
| Casual | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Astrophotography | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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