EOS Mvs ZV-E10 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.
Youtube & Content Creation — ZV-E10 II (2024): Designed from the ground up for solo creators — every control in the right place, 4K/60p, and a directional mic built in.
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-E10 II (2024)
- Content creators who want improved AF and 4K/60p over the ZV-E10
- Vloggers who need subject tracking and a flip screen on a tight budget
- ZV-E10 owners looking for a meaningful upgrade in autofocus performance
- Beginners who want the best value Sony APS-C vlogging camera available
Quick take: The zv-e10 ii has the highest resolution at 26mp; the eos m is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M (2012) | ZV-E10 II (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £80 | £679 |
| Sensor | 18MP APS-C CMOS | 26MP APS-C BSI Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 18.0MP | 26.0MP |
| Video | 1080p 30fps | 4K/60p oversampled, 4K/120p (Super35), S-Cinetone, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF only — notoriously slow | 759-point phase-detect, real-time Eye/Face AF, Product Showcase mode |
| Stabilisation | — | Electronic Active Steady Shot (no optical IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 4fps | 11fps |
| Battery Life | ~230 shots (CIPA) | ~570 shots equivalent |
| Weight | 262g (body only) | 293g body only |
| Dimensions | 108.6 × 66.5 × 32.3mm | 113.6 × 66.5 × 50.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None (optional EVF accessory) | None |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" fully articulating vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | 1× SD/SDHC/SDXC | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0 | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input, headphone jack |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M | ZV-E10 II |
|---|---|---|
| Casual | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| YouTube & Vlogging | — | |
| Short-form Video | — | |
| Travel Vlogging | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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