Canon EOS M vs Canon EOS M10 — Which Is Better?
Side by side47 specifications |
Canon · Mirrorless · 18 MP · APS-C · Full HD video
Canon EOS M
86
WINNER
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Canon · Mirrorless · 18 MP · APS-C · Full HD video
Canon EOS M10
45
SCORE
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| General | ||
Read the General ComparisonGeneralThe Canon EOS M and the Canon EOS M10 are APS-C mirrorless cameras sharing the Canon EF-M lens mount, so any EF-M lens works on either body. The EOS M dates from 2012 and the M10 from 2015. They are close in size and weight, 109 x 66 x 32 mm and 298 g for the EOS M against 108 x 67 x 35 mm and 301 g for the M10. | ||
Released ⓘRefers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale. |
2012 | 2015 |
Announcement date ⓘRefers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera. |
July 23, 2012 | October 13, 2015 |
| Camera type |  Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Camera size | 109 x 66 x 32 mm | 108 x 67 x 35 mm |
| Camera weight | 298 g | 301 g |
| Optics | 42/100 | 42/100 |
Read the Optics ComparisonOpticsThe EOS M10 is the better pick for framing off-centre subjects, with 49 autofocus points against 31 on the EOS M. The wider spread gives you more positions for the focus point without recomposing, which helps with candid portraits and moving children. It also shoots at up to 4.6 fps against 4.3 fps on the EOS M, a small edge for short bursts. The core capture specs are shared. Both use an 18 MP APS-C CMOS sensor, the same 12800 ISO native ceiling and 25600 ISO expanded setting. Neither offers in-body stabilisation or a viewfinder, so you frame on the rear screen. The processors differ, with the Digic 5 in the EOS M and the Digic 6 in the M10. | ||
Megapixels ⓘThe higher the number of megapixels, the more detail the cameras sensor can capture. |
18 MP050 | 18 MP050 |
Image resolution ⓘImage resolution is measured in pixels and megapixels, width by height. The higher the number, the higher its resolution. |
5184 x 3456 | 5184 x 3456 |
Sensor type ⓘThe camera sensor captures light and records the image. Sensors vary in physical size, the number of pixels, and quality. |
CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size ⓘThe sensor size contributes to the overall quality as well as the dynamic and tonal range a camera can capture. As a rule of thumb, the more surface there is to read the light, the more information it will capture. |
14.9 x 22.3 | 14.9 x 22.3 |
Sensor format ⓘRefers to the most commonly used sensor sizes. |
 APS-C | APS-C |
Continuous shooting ⓘThe number of sequential frames per second the camera can write to the memory card when shooting in burst or continuous mode. |
4.3 fps045 | 4.6 fps045 |
Lens mount ⓘThe lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras. |
Canon EF-M | Canon EF-M |
Image processor ⓘThe image processor in the camera converts the information collected on the sensor for digital storage on the memory card. |
Digic 5 | Digic 6 |
Aspect ratio ⓘThe aspect ratio refers to the proportional difference between width and height. The most popular aspect ratios are 3:2 and 4:3. |
 3:2 | 3:2 |
Min ISO ⓘRefers to the lowest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Lower ISO are less sensitive to light but make a cleaner image. |
10030200 | 12530200 |
Max ISO ⓘRefers to the highest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Higher ISO is necessary for low-light situations or night photography, but higher ISOs often introduce grain or noise. |
128003003280000 | 128003003280000 |
Min ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
10030200 | 10030200 |
Max ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
256003003280000 | 256003003280000 |
Minimum shutter speed ⓘThe minimum shutter speed will tell you the longest exposure your camera can take without using an external accessory. |
3044080 | 3044080 |
Max shutter speed ⓘThe maximum shutter speed tells you the length inside 1 second the camera will capture. These can sometimes be extended with accessories such as extra external batteries. |
400080032000 | 400080032000 |
Autofocus points ⓘAutofocus points show where the camera is focusing graphically as squares or brackets in Live View or on an electronic viewfinder. These points are also used for light meter readings. |
310300 | 490300 |
In-body stabilisation ⓘIn-body Stabilization means the camera has a certain technology embedded that counteracts camera shake. |
✗ | ✗ |
Viewfinder type ⓘThe viewfinder type is either electronic or optical. Electronic viewfinders will have a small screen in the viewfinder. Optical viewfinders will use prisms and mirrors to look through the lens. |
None | None |
| Viewfinder dots | N/A | N/A |
| Video | 43/100 | 57/100 |
Read the Video ComparisonVideoFor timelapse work the EOS M10 is the one to choose, because it has built-in timelapse recording and the EOS M does not. Their other video specs match on the named figures. Both record Full HD video in MPEG-4, and both have a maximum frame rate of 30 fps. Neither records 4K, so look elsewhere for 4K output. | ||
Video ⓘIndicates if this camera is capable of recording video. |
 Yes | Yes |
Max video resolution ⓘThe best resolution this camera can capture video in. Modern cameras can capture up to 8K video. |
 Full HD | Full HD |
Max video format ⓘVideo resolution measured by the greatest number of pixels possible in each frame, width by height. A higher resolution means more detail or clarity in your video. |
1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video frame rate ⓘHow many frames per second your video will capture. Most cameras have options for multiple frame rates, depending on the resolution you shoot in. For a general video, 24p or 30p is the standard, but more serious filmmakers may need a higher frame rate for creative effect. |
30 fps | 30 fps |
Timelapse built in ⓘA built in time-lapse mode will allow continuous shooting throughout a prolonged period of time to be compressed into a sped up video. |
No |  Yes |
Video file format ⓘDifferent cameras can record in various video file formats. The File format you record in can impact how you edit and use the files. |
MPEG-4 | MPEG-4 |
| Features | 57/100 | 57/100 |
Read the Features ComparisonFeaturesThe EOS M10 is better equipped for everyday sharing and flexible framing. Its built-in Wi-Fi transfers photos straight to a phone, its screen tilts for waist-level and self-portrait work, and its built-in flash covers dim interiors. The EOS M offers none of these and instead supports an external flash, which the M10 lacks. Their rear screens match on the named specs, with a 3-inch touch-sensitive LCD and 1040000 dots on both. Neither camera has GPS or weather sealing, so neither adds location data to its files. | ||
Builtin flash ⓘA built-in flash will often be positioned right above the lens. This will automatically pop up when you activate it. |
No |  Yes |
External flash ⓘExternal flashes are often connected through a hot shoe at the top of a camera, or a cable at the side of the camera. |
 Yes | No |
GPS ⓘGPS features in a camera will include location metadata to each of your photographs. |
✗ | ✗ |
Weather sealing ⓘWeather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions. |
✗ | ✗ |
| Screen type | LCD | LCD |
Touch screen ⓘTouchscreen allows you to change camera settings and access menus with a swipe of your finger, instead of using buttons. |
 Yes | Yes |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen dots ⓘScreen dots indicate the resolution of the LCD screen by including each sub pixel. |
10400001150001500000 | 10400001150001500000 |
Flip screen ⓘA flip screen (or articulating screen) is a second screen which can flip out from the side or top of the camera. This rotating screen allows you more freedom to take photos at different angles. |
No |  Yes |
Live view ⓘLive View feature allows you to see a continuous live video of what is being seen through your lens. |
 Yes | Yes |
Wi-Fi ⓘBuilt-in Wi-Fi allows you to connect your camera and share images wirelessly. |
No |  Yes |
Bluetooth ⓘBluetooth capabilities allow you wireless control of your camera with other external devices. |
✗ | ✗ |
| Storage & battery | 13/100 | 16/100 |
Read the Storage & battery ComparisonStorage and BatteryThe EOS M10 has the battery advantage, rated at 255 shots against 230 for the EOS M, a rating 10.9 percent higher under test conditions. The storage setup matches on the named specs. Both use the same LP-E12 battery, accept a single SD, SDHC or SDXC card, and lack USB charging, so you need a separate charger with either. | ||
| Memory card | SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| Dual memory card slots | ✗ | ✗ |
| Battery type | LP-E12 | LP-E12 |
Battery life ⓘApproximately how long this cameras battery will last measured by how many photographs you will be able to take. |
230 shots1505000 | 255 shots1505000 |
| USB charging | ✗ | ✗ |
Read: Verdict
Verdict
For most photographers the Canon EOS M10 is the better buy. Its Wi-Fi suits anyone posting photos from a phone, the tilting screen helps with low-angle street shots and portraits, the built-in flash covers dim rooms, and the 49-point autofocus system gives more freedom over focus placement. Add the timelapse option and the longer battery rating, and it is the stronger choice for travel and everyday shooting.
Choose the EOS M only if external flash is central to your work, since it is the one that supports add-on flash. Because both share the EF-M mount, any lenses you buy carry over if you later move between them.