Upgrade Guide
Canon EOS R100→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 R100. Spend the money on glass instead.
Unchanged or similar
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Resolution18MP (down from 24MP — optimised for low light)
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StabilisationIBIS not present in new body
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R100 | EOS M10 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -2.0 | ||
| Travel | +0.5 | ||
| Street | -0.5 | ||
| Video | — | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Casual | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | EOS R100 | EOS M10 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £529 | £150 | |
| Released | 2023 | 2015 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS | 18MP APS-C CMOS | |
| Resolution | 24MP | 18MP | ↓ |
| Video | 4K/30p (slight crop), 1080p/60p | 1080p/30p | |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, face detection, subject tracking | Hybrid CMOS AF III (phase-detect + contrast-detect) | |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | — | |
| Burst Rate | 6.5fps mechanical | 4.6fps | ↓ |
| Battery Life | ~270 shots (CIPA) | ~250 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 356g (body, battery, card) | 284g (with battery and card) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× magnification | None | |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots | |
| Mount | Canon RF-mount | Canon EF-M mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot |
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