EOS M10vs X-T30 II
Fujifilm
X-T30 II (2021)
Starting from £499 new
Best for Street & portrait photography
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Casual & Everyday — EOS M10 (2015): 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.
Street & Portrait Photography — X-T30 II (2021): Flagship sensor at a mid-range price — the rare camera that makes you want to go out and shoot.
Who should buy what
EOS M10 (2015)
- 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
X-T30 II (2021)
- Fujifilm fans who want flagship image quality at a mid-range price
- Street and portrait photographers who shoot JPEG-first with film simulations
- X-T30 owners looking for a meaningful processor upgrade
- Anyone stepping into the Fujifilm X-mount system for the first time
Quick take: The x-t30 ii has the highest resolution at 26mp; the eos m10 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M10 (2015) | X-T30 II (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £150 | £499 |
| Sensor | 18MP APS-C CMOS | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV |
| Resolution | 18.0MP | 26.1MP |
| Video | 1080p/30p | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-mo |
| Autofocus | Hybrid CMOS AF III (phase-detect + contrast-detect) | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | — | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 4.6fps | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~250 shots (CIPA) | ~380 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 284g (with battery and card) | 383g body only |
| Dimensions | 108.6 × 66.5 × 32.3mm | 118.4 × 82.8 × 46.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M10 | X-T30 II |
|---|---|---|
| Casual | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Astrophotography | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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