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Canon EOS M10

The Canon EOS M10 is one of the smallest EF-M mirrorless cameras — designed as a stylish entry-level option for photographers stepping beyond a smartphone. Its 18MP APS-C sensor delivers solid image quality for everyday shooting, and the tilting touchscreen makes casual and selfie-friendly photography straightforward. Hybrid CMOS AF III provides adequate autofocus for everyday subjects. The M10 lacks an EVF, IBIS, 4K video, and fast burst shooting — it is an entry-level product built around simplicity and style. Its small size, ease of use, and the EF-M lens ecosystem make it a capable starting point for anyone new to interchangeable-lens cameras.

GearFrame's Take

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.

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Value & Depreciation
£304
Launch price
→
£150
Today
=
51%
Value drop
Over ~11 years, this camera has cost roughly £14/year to own (buy at launch price, sell today). That's one of the lower cost-per-year cameras in its class.

What fits the Canon EOS M10

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Battery LP-E12 250 shots per charge (CIPA) From £19.00 · Ansmann LP-E12 Battery (replacement for Canon LP-E12) Every LP-E12 battery and charger →
Memory card
SD Single slot Cheapest at V30 / U3+: £15.99 · Lexar Professional 1066x 64GB SD
Top mode needs V30 / U3 (from its top video mode and burst rate) SD cards and speeds →
Filter size Depends on the lens. The commonest threads on Canon EF-M lenses: 52mm543mm355mm349mm262mm239mm167mm177mm1 Number = lenses with that thread. Your lens's size is on its product page. All filter sizes →
Core
Released
2015
Sensor
18MP APS-C CMOS
Resolution
18.0 MP
Mount
Canon EF-M mount
Dimensions
108.6 × 66.5 × 32.3mm
Weight
265g (body only)
Weather Sealed
No
Performance
Autofocus
Hybrid CMOS AF III (phase-detect + contrast-detect)
Burst Rate
4.6fps
Battery Life
~250 shots (CIPA)
Features
Video
1080p/30p
Viewfinder
No viewfinder
Screen
3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots
Memory Cards
Single SD UHS-I slot
Connectivity
USB, Wi-Fi, NFC
Detailed Specs
Sensor Format
APS-C
Viewfinder Type
None
Screen Type
Tilting
Touchscreen
Yes
Card Slots
1
Battery Life (CIPA)
250 shots
Dimensions
109 × 66 × 32mm
Weight (Grams)
301g
Autofocus Type
On-sensor phase detect (hybrid)
Subject Detection
Face
Max Burst Rate
4.6fps
In-Body Stabilisation
No
Maximum Native ISO
12800
Max Video Resolution
1080p–2.7K
10-Bit Video
No
Log Profile
No
Built-in Microphone Input
No
Headphone Jack
No

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21 lenses compatible with the Canon EF-M mount mount.

35mm f/1.4
TTArtisan
35mm f/1.4
From £89
50mm f/1.2
TTArtisan
50mm f/1.2
From £129
EF-M 22mm f/2 STM
Canon
EF-M 22mm f/2 STM
Used from £114
EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon
EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM
Used from £37
35mm f/0.95
TTArtisan
35mm f/0.95
From £219
EF-M 28mm f/3.5 Macro IS STM
Canon
EF-M 28mm f/3.5 Macro IS STM
From £188
EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon
EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
From £336
4mm f/2.8 Circular Fisheye
Laowa
4mm f/2.8 Circular Fisheye
From £259
EF-M 11-22mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
Canon
EF-M 11-22mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
From £340
9mm f/2.8 Zero-D
Laowa
9mm f/2.8 Zero-D
From £299
30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary
Sigma
30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary
From £319
EF-M 18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon
EF-M 18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM
Used from £202
16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary
Sigma
16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary
From £389
EF-M 32mm f/1.4 STM
Canon
EF-M 32mm f/1.4 STM
Used from £269
4.5-10mm f/2.8 CF Zoom Fisheye
Laowa
4.5-10mm f/2.8 CF Zoom Fisheye
From £409
56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary
Sigma
56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary
From £419
65mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO
Laowa
65mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO
From £429
Argus 33mm f/0.95 CF APO
Laowa
Argus 33mm f/0.95 CF APO
From £519
8-16mm f/3.5-5 Zoom CF
Laowa
8-16mm f/3.5-5 Zoom CF
From £579
Argus 25mm f/0.95 CF APO
Laowa
Argus 25mm f/0.95 CF APO
From £649
12-24mm f/5.6 Zoom Shift CF
Laowa
12-24mm f/5.6 Zoom Shift CF
From £719
Who should buy this
  • 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
GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait
4.8/10
Street
6.9/10
Travel
6.2/10
Wedding & Events
3.2/10
Vlogging & Video
4.9/10
Documentary
4.0/10
Sports & Action
3.7/10
Landscape
4.5/10
Wildlife
4.1/10
Casual
5.8/10
Food
5.6/10
Macro
4.4/10
Architecture
4.2/10
Astrophotography
4.3/10
✅ Great For
🌆
Street 6.9 Strong on portability, discreet body and autofocus.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
💍
Wedding & Events 3.2 Held back by pro reliability and generation. Scored down: no flash sync.
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Sports & Action 3.7 Held back by burst speed and viewfinder. 4.6fps burst and basic AF make it unsuitable for fast-moving subjects.
🎥
Documentary 4.0 Held back by audio and generation.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →

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