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EOS M10 vs 120N

Quick take: The 120N is the most affordable.

Different kinds of camera — their specs aren't comparable, so read the rows as facts, not a contest.

15 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 · 2015120NHolga
Price £150£29Best
Sensor 18MP APS-C CMOS—
Resolution 18.0MP—
Video 1080p/30p—
Autofocus Hybrid CMOS AF III (phase-detect + contrast-detect)—
Burst Rate 4.6fps—
Battery Life ~250 shots (CIPA)—
Weight 265g (body only)—
Dimensions 108.6 × 66.5 × 32.3mm—
Weather Sealed Not weather sealedNot weather sealed
Viewfinder No viewfinder—
Screen 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots—
Mount Canon EF-M mountFixed lens
Memory Cards Single SD UHS-I slot—
Connectivity USB, Wi-Fi, NFC—

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
120N
Portrait
4.8/10
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Street
6.9/10
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Travel
6.2/10
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Wedding & Events
3.2/10
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Vlogging & Video
4.9/10
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Documentary
4.0/10
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Sports & Action
3.7/10
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Landscape
4.5/10
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Wildlife
4.1/10
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Casual
5.8/10
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Food
5.6/10
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Macro
4.4/10
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Architecture
4.2/10
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Astrophotography
4.3/10
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Fun & simple
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7.2/10

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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