EOS Mvs G85
Canon
EOS M (2012)
Starting from £80 new
Best for Canon mirrorless history & EF-M collectors
View EOS M
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.
Travel & Video — G85 (2016): The G85 is the definitive enthusiast MFT package — combining 4K/30p, Dual I.S. 2 stabilisation, and weather sealing in an affordable, well-built body. It lacks phase-detect AF (contrast-detect only) but covers travel, landscape, and casual video effectively. One of the best-value used-market MFT cameras available — a practical, capable companion for photographers who want reliability over cutting-edge specs.
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
G85 (2016)
- Travel photographers who want weather sealing on a budget
- Vloggers and hybrid shooters
- MFT system users stepping up from entry-level
Quick take: The eos m has the highest resolution at 18mp; the eos m is the most affordable; only the g85 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M (2012) | G85 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £80 | £350 |
| Sensor | 18MP APS-C CMOS | 16MP Micro Four Thirds CMOS (no low-pass filter) |
| Resolution | 18.0MP | 16.0MP |
| Video | 1080p 30fps | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF only — notoriously slow | Contrast-detect AF, DFD technology |
| Stabilisation | — | 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 (body + lens) |
| Burst Rate | 4fps | 9fps |
| Battery Life | ~230 shots (CIPA) | ~330 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 262g (body only) | 426g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 108.6 × 66.5 × 32.3mm | 128.4 × 89.2 × 74.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None (optional EVF accessory) | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | 1× SD/SDHC/SDXC | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M | G85 |
|---|---|---|
| Casual | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
More comparisons with EOS M
Camera family history