EOS Mvs A7C II
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.
Full-Frame Hybrid — A7C II (2023): Full-frame AI autofocus in the most compact body available — the best camera under £1,500 for hybrid shooters.
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
A7C II (2023)
- Travel photographers who want full-frame quality in the most compact body
- Hybrid shooters who need full-frame video and IBIS in a small package
- A7C owners looking for a significant AF and video upgrade
- Portrait and wedding photographers who want a discreet full-frame backup
Quick take: The a7c ii has the highest resolution at 33mp; the eos m is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M (2012) | A7C II (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £80 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | 18MP APS-C CMOS | 33MP Full-frame Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 18.0MP | 33.0MP |
| Video | 1080p 30fps | 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit internal |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF only — notoriously slow | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | — | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 4fps | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~230 shots (CIPA) | ~530 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 262g (body only) | 514g body only |
| Dimensions | 108.6 × 66.5 × 32.3mm | 124.0 × 71.1 × 63.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None (optional EVF accessory) | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | 1× SD/SDHC/SDXC | Dual slots: SD UHS-II + CFexpress Type A |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0 | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M | A7C II |
|---|---|---|
| Casual | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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