EOS M100vs EOS M6 Mark II
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Casual & Everyday — EOS M100 (2017): The EOS M100 is Canon's most stripped-back EF-M camera — small, simple, and focused on making great photos easy. Dual Pixel AF, 24MP, and a tilting touchscreen are its strengths; no EVF, no IBIS, and no 4K are its compromises. A solid, affordable first mirrorless for casual photographers who want more than a smartphone.
Portrait & Street — EOS M6 Mark II (2019): The M6 Mark II is the peak of the EF-M system — 32.5MP, 14fps, and Dual Pixel CMOS AF II in a compact rangefinder-style body. No built-in EVF is the main compromise, but the optional EVF-DC2 resolves this. An outstanding used-market buy for photographers who want high resolution and fast AF in a genuinely compact body.
Who should buy what
EOS M100 (2017)
- Smartphone users wanting their first interchangeable-lens camera
- Casual photographers who want APS-C quality in a slim, stylish body
- Anyone wanting a simple, affordable EF-M entry point
- Students and beginners learning photography
EOS M6 Mark II (2019)
- Enthusiast photographers who want the best the EF-M system offers
- Portrait and landscape photographers wanting high resolution in a compact body
- Street photographers who want a fast, discreet, high-resolution camera
- Used-market buyers seeking top EF-M performance
Quick take: The eos m6 mark ii has the highest resolution at 32mp; the eos m100 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M100 (2017) | EOS M6 Mark II (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £200 | £600 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel) | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel) |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 32.5MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 4K/30p (1.56× crop), 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face and subject detection | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with face and eye detection |
| Burst Rate | 6.1fps | 14fps (mechanical and electronic) |
| Battery Life | ~295 shots (CIPA) | ~305 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 302g (with battery and card) | 408g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 108.2 × 67.1 × 35.1mm | 119.6 × 70.0 × 49.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None | None (optional EVF-DC2 accessory) |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Canon EF-M mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC | USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M100 | EOS M6 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Casual | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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