EOS Mvs RX100 VI
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.
Travel & Vlogging — RX100 VI (2018): The RX100 VI trades fast apertures for a remarkable 24-200mm zoom range — giving it more versatility than any previous model. 4K/30p, 24fps burst, a pop-up EVF, and an articulating screen round out an exceptional compact package. Variable aperture limits low-light performance at the long end, but for travel and events where reach matters, there is no practical alternative at this size.
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
RX100 VI (2018)
- Travel photographers who need versatile reach in a pocketable body
- Vloggers and content creators who need 4K and an articulating screen
- Event photographers who want discreet, capable wide-to-tele coverage
- Wildlife and sports enthusiasts who want a compact travel option
Quick take: The rx100 vi has the highest resolution at 20mp; the eos m is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M (2012) | RX100 VI (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £80 | £700 |
| Sensor | 18MP APS-C CMOS | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI Stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 18.0MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 1080p 30fps | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p, 960fps HFR |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF only — notoriously slow | Fast Hybrid AF, 315 phase-detect points, Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | — | Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | 4fps | 24fps |
| Battery Life | ~230 shots (CIPA) | ~240 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 262g (body only) | 301g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 108.6 × 66.5 × 32.3mm | 101.6 × 58.1 × 42.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None (optional EVF accessory) | Pop-up EVF, 2.35M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 921k dots |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5 |
| Memory Cards | 1× SD/SDHC/SDXC | Single SD / Memory Stick PRO Duo slot |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0 | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M | RX100 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Casual | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Landscape | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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