EOS Mvs Nikon Zf
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 & Travel Photography — Nikon Zf (2023): Full-frame performance in a stunning retro body — the Zf's 8-stop IBIS and gorgeous design make it uniquely compelling.
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
Nikon Zf (2023)
- Photographers who want full-frame Z quality in a retro-styled body
- Street and travel photographers attracted to the classic dial aesthetic
- Zfc owners who want to step up to full-frame without losing the retro design
- Anyone who wants the best-looking full-frame mirrorless available
Quick take: The nikon zf has the highest resolution at 24mp; the eos m is the most affordable; only the nikon zf is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M (2012) | Nikon Zf (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £80 | £1,699 |
| Sensor | 18MP APS-C CMOS | 24.5MP Full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 18.0MP | 24.5MP |
| Video | 1080p 30fps | 4K/30p oversampled, FHD/120p, N-Log, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF only — notoriously slow | Phase-detect 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | — | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 4fps | 14fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~230 shots (CIPA) | ~380 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 262g (body only) | 710g with battery |
| Dimensions | 108.6 × 66.5 × 32.3mm | 144.0 × 103.0 × 49.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None (optional EVF accessory) | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.2" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) |
| Memory Cards | 1× SD/SDHC/SDXC | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0 | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M | Nikon Zf |
|---|---|---|
| Casual | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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