EOS M10vs Hero 12 Black
GoPro
Hero 12 Black (2023)
Starting from £300 new
Best for Adventure, sports & travel video
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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.
Adventure, Sports & Travel Video — Hero 12 Black (2023): GoPro's best all-round action camera — better battery, 10-bit colour, and HyperSmooth 6.0 make it a genuine step forward.
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
Hero 12 Black (2023)
- Action and sports photographers who want the best stabilisation available
- Travellers who need a rugged waterproof camera for any conditions
- Cyclists, surfers, and skiers wanting helmet or handlebar footage
- Hero 11 owners considering an upgrade — notably better battery life
Quick take: The hero 12 black has the highest resolution at 27mp; the eos m10 is the most affordable; only the hero 12 black is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M10 (2015) | Hero 12 Black (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £150 | £300 |
| Sensor | 18MP APS-C CMOS | 1/1.9-inch CMOS |
| Resolution | 18.0MP | 27.0MP |
| Video | 1080p/30p | 5.3K/60p, 4K/120p, 2.7K/240p slow-mo |
| Autofocus | Hybrid CMOS AF III (phase-detect + contrast-detect) | Fixed focus (wide) |
| Stabilisation | — | HyperSmooth 6.0 (in-camera EIS) |
| Burst Rate | 4.6fps | 27MP RAW burst |
| Battery Life | ~250 shots (CIPA) | ~70 min at 5.3K/30p (Enduro battery) |
| Weight | 284g (with battery and card) | 154g |
| Dimensions | 108.6 × 66.5 × 32.3mm | 71.8 × 50.8 × 33.6mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None | 2.27" rear touchscreen + 1.4" front display |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 2.27" rear touchscreen; 1.4" front colour display |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | GoPro mounting ecosystem (fingers, adhesive, magnetic) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | microSD up to 1TB (V30 minimum) |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M10 | Hero 12 Black |
|---|---|---|
| Casual | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Adventure & Sports | — | |
| Underwater | — | |
| Cycling & Hiking | — | |
| Everyday | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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