Upgrade Guide
Canon EOS M100→Canon EOS M10
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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The EOS M10 offers little measurable spec improvement over the EOS M100. Spend the money on glass instead.
Unchanged or similar
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Resolution18MP (down from 24MP — optimised for low light)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M100 | EOS M10 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casual | -0.5 | ||
| Travel | -0.5 | ||
| Portrait | -0.5 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | -2.0 | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Sports & Action | -0.5 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | EOS M100 | EOS M10 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £200 | £150 | |
| Released | 2017 | 2015 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel) | 18MP APS-C CMOS | |
| Resolution | 24MP | 18MP | ↓ |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 1080p/30p | |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face and subject detection | Hybrid CMOS AF III (phase-detect + contrast-detect) | |
| Burst Rate | 6.1fps | 4.6fps | ↓ |
| Battery Life | ~295 shots (CIPA) | ~250 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 302g (with battery and card) | 284g (with battery and card) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | |
| Viewfinder | None | None | |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots | |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Canon EF-M mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
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