EOS Mvs ZV-1 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.
Pocket Vlogging — ZV-1 II (2023): The best pocket vlogging camera — 1-inch sensor, ultrawide zoom, flip screen, and real-time Eye AF in a shirt pocket.
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
ZV-1 II (2023)
- Vloggers and content creators who want a pocketable fixed-lens camera
- Travellers who want 4K video and a flip screen in a jacket-pocket size
- ZV-1 owners who want a wider lens and improved subject tracking
- Beginners who want a simple, capable vlogging camera without changing lenses
Quick take: The zv-1 ii 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) | ZV-1 II (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £80 | £649 |
| Sensor | 18MP APS-C CMOS | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS CMOS |
| Resolution | 18.0MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 1080p 30fps | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF only — notoriously slow | Phase-detect + contrast, 315 points, Real-time Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | — | Optical SteadyShot (OIS) |
| Burst Rate | 4fps | 15fps |
| Battery Life | ~230 shots (CIPA) | ~260 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 262g (body only) | 292g |
| Dimensions | 108.6 × 66.5 × 32.3mm | 105.5 × 60.0 × 43.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None (optional EVF accessory) | None |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" fully tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Fixed zoom — 18–50mm f/1.8–4.0 equiv |
| Memory Cards | 1× SD/SDHC/SDXC | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0 | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M | ZV-1 II |
|---|---|---|
| Casual | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Landscape | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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