EOS M50 IIvs M10
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Beginners & Vlogging — EOS M50 II (2020): Canon's most approachable mirrorless — Dual Pixel AF and beautiful colour science in a beginner-friendly body.
Street & Documentary — M10 (2017): The M10 returned Leica to its roots — thinner, cleaner, and video-free by design. The 24MP sensor is the perfect resolution for a manual-focus rangefinder. The simplified control layout respects the M tradition without digital clutter. A camera for photographers who want to slow down and engage with every frame. One of the most satisfying cameras to use — assuming you have M-mount glass to pair with it.
Who should buy what
EOS M50 II (2020)
- Beginners and students wanting an affordable entry into Canon's ecosystem
- Vloggers who need a flip screen and clean HDMI output on a budget
- Content creators who want reliable eye-tracking AF at a low price
- Canon users upgrading from a smartphone or compact camera
M10 (2017)
- Serious photographers who want to slow down
- Street and documentary photographers
- Leica M-mount lens owners
Quick take: The eos m50 ii has the highest resolution at 24mp; the eos m50 ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M50 II (2020) | M10 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £449 | £4,000 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS | 24MP Full-Frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 24.0MP |
| Video | 4K/25p (cropped), 1080p/60p | — |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 143 AF points, eye detection | Manual focus (rangefinder coupled) |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 5fps |
| Battery Life | ~305 shots (CIPA) | ~220 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 387g body only | 660g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 88.1 × 58.7mm | 139 × 80 × 38.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.39× | Optical rangefinder, 0.73× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Leica M-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI | USB 2.0, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M50 II | M10 |
|---|---|---|
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Astrophotography | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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