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EOS M10 vs Canon EOS R50 V
Quick take: The Canon EOS R50 V has the highest resolution at 24MP; the EOS M10 is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
EOS M10 — Casual & Everyday: The EOS M10 is Canon's most basic EF-M mirrorless — small, stylish, and approachable, with 18MP and a tilting touchscreen. It lacks the specs of newer EF-M bodies but delivers solid results for everyday shooting and represents an affordable entry into the Canon mirrorless ecosystem.
Who should buy what
EOS M10 (2015)
is the right camera for you if…
- Absolute beginners wanting their first interchangeable-lens camera
- Casual photographers who want a stylish, compact EF-M body
- Anyone wanting a low-cost entry into the Canon EF-M ecosystem
- Users who prioritise size and simplicity over performance
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | EOS M10Canon · 2015 | Canon EOS R50 VCanon · 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £150Best | £729 |
| Sensor | 18MP APS-C CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 18.0MP | 24.0MPBest |
| Video | 1080p/30p | 6K-oversampled 4K/30p (uncropped), cropped 4K/60p, 10-bit Canon Log 3 |
| Autofocus | Hybrid CMOS AF III (phase-detect + contrast-detect) | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with subject detection |
| Stabilisation | — | None (no IBIS — digital IS for video only) |
| Burst Rate | 4.6fps | 12fpsBest |
| Battery Life | ~250 shots (CIPA) | 480 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 265g (body only)Best | 370g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 108.6 × 66.5 × 32.3mm | — |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | No viewfinder | None (screen only) |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots | Vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Canon RF-S (RF-mount compatible) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD (UHS-II) |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC | USB-C, HDMI (micro), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
EOS M10
Canon EOS R50 V
Portrait
4.8/10
6.6/10
Street
6.9/10
7.1/10
Travel
6.4/10
6.6/10
Wedding & Events
3.2/10
5.3/10
Vlogging & Video
5.2/10
7.5/10
Documentary
4.0/10
6.5/10
Sports & Action
3.7/10
5.9/10
Landscape
4.5/10
5.3/10
Wildlife
4.1/10
6.4/10
Casual
5.7/10
6.5/10
Food
5.6/10
6.8/10
Macro
4.4/10
7.3/10
Architecture
4.2/10
5.7/10
Astrophotography
4.3/10
5.6/10
Filmmaking
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6.1/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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