EOS Mvs Z6 III
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.
Hybrid Video & Action — Z6 III (2024): Partial-stacked FF sensor for near-zero blackout, 6K RAW video, and 60fps burst — Nikon's most capable hybrid.
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
Z6 III (2024)
- Hybrid photographers who want partially-stacked sensor speed with full-frame quality
- Z6 II owners ready for a major AF and video upgrade
- Sports and action shooters who want 6K RAW video and fast burst
- Professionals who want a versatile full-frame Z body for any situation
Quick take: The z6 iii has the highest resolution at 24mp; the eos m is the most affordable; only the z6 iii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M (2012) | Z6 III (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £80 | £2,199 |
| Sensor | 18MP APS-C CMOS | 24.5MP Full-frame Partial-stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 18.0MP | 24.5MP |
| Video | 1080p 30fps | 6K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, N-Log, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF only — notoriously slow | Phase-detect, 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle/aircraft) |
| Stabilisation | — | 5-axis IBIS, 6.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 4fps | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~230 shots (CIPA) | ~380 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 262g (body only) | 760g body only |
| Dimensions | 108.6 × 66.5 × 32.3mm | 138.5 × 101.5 × 74.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None (optional EVF accessory) | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.90× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) |
| 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 | Z6 III |
|---|---|---|
| Casual | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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