EOS M10vs Z5 II
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.
Full-Frame Value — Z5 II (2024): The most accessible full-frame mirrorless — dual card slots, weather sealing, and Nikon colour at a sensible price.
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
Z5 II (2024)
- DSLR photographers making the switch to full-frame mirrorless
- Enthusiasts who want full-frame Z quality at the most accessible price
- Z5 owners wanting significantly improved autofocus and uncropped 4K
- Landscape and portrait photographers stepping up from APS-C
Quick take: The z5 ii has the highest resolution at 24mp; the eos m10 is the most affordable; only the z5 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M10 (2015) | Z5 II (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £150 | £1,299 |
| Sensor | 18MP APS-C CMOS | 24.5MP Full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 18.0MP | 24.5MP |
| Video | 1080p/30p | 4K/30p oversampled, 1080p/120p, N-Log |
| Autofocus | Hybrid CMOS AF III (phase-detect + contrast-detect) | Phase-detect, 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | — | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 4.6fps | 14fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~250 shots (CIPA) | ~470 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 284g (with battery and card) | 700g body only |
| Dimensions | 108.6 × 66.5 × 32.3mm | 134.0 × 100.5 × 69.9mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M10 | Z5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Casual | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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