Canon EOS M10 vs Canon EOS M

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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Canon EOS M10 and the Canon EOS M, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Canon EOS M10 was introduced in October 2015 and Canon EOS M was introduced in July 2012. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Canon EOS M10 Highlights

      • 18.0 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 12,800 Native ISO
      • 49 Focus Points
      • 3.0" 1,040k dot Tilting Screen
      • 4.6 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • 30 min Video Recording Limit
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-In Wi-Fi

      Canon EOS M Highlights

      • 18.0 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 12,800 Native ISO
      • 31 Focus Points (31 Cross-type)
      • 3.0" 1,040k dot Fixed Screen
      • 4.3 fps Mechanical Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • 30 min Video Recording Limit

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Canon EOS M10 and Canon EOS M.

      PROS

      Canon EOS M10

      Canon EOS M

      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Light - 301 g (0.66 lb / 10.62 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Touch Screen
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 298 g (0.66 lb / 10.51 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Canon EOS M10

      Canon EOS M

      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   +1 EV Min AF Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 255 shots
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   +1 EV Min AF Detection
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 230 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Canon EOS M10

      Canon EOS M

      •   Sensor Resolution - 18.0 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.6 fps
      •   DxO Overall Score - 65
      •   Sensor Resolution - 18.0 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   31 Focus Points
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.3 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/200 sec
      •   DxO Overall Score - 65

      Advantage of Canon EOS M10

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon EOS M10 over Canon EOS M.

      Canon EOS M10 vs Canon EOS M
      Cheaper $599 (with 15-45mm lens) vs $799.99 with 22mm lens, €849/£769 with 18-55mm lens, €1049/£949 with 18-55mm + 22mm lenses, €979/£879 with 22mm lens + EF adapter
      More Powerful Processor DIGIC 6 vs DIGIC 5
      More Focus Points 49 vs 31
      Center Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Screen Type Tilting vs Fixed
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 4.6 fps vs 4.3 fps
      Built-in Flash vs
      Built-In Wi-Fi vs Eye-Fi connection possible
      Longer Battery Life 255 shots vs 230 shots

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      Advantage of Canon EOS M

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon EOS M over Canon EOS M10.

      Canon EOS M10 vs Canon EOS M
      Focusing System Hybrid CMOS AF II vs Hybrid CMOS AF III
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 30 sec vs 60 sec
      External Flash Connectivity vs
      Higher DxO Low Light ISO 753 vs 827
      Higher DxO Color Depth 22.0 vs 22.1
      Higher DxO Dynamic Range 11.0 vs 11.2
      Built-in Microphone vs Stereo
      Microphone Input vs
      Lighter 301 g (0.66 lb / 10.62 oz) vs 298 g (0.66 lb / 10.51 oz)

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      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Canon EOS M10 Canon EOS M
        Cheap$599 (with 15-45mm lens)$799.99 with 22mm lens, €849/£769 with 18-55mm lens, €1049/£949 with 18-55mm + 22mm lenses, €979/£879 with 22mm lens + EF adapter
        Video Capture
        Touch-to-Focus
        Face Detection
        Live View Autofocus
        Touch Screen
        HDMI Output Mini Mini
        Light301 g (0.66 lb / 10.62 oz)298 g (0.66 lb / 10.51 oz)
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Canon EOS M10 Canon EOS M
        Timelapse Recording
        Bad Low Light AF Detection+1 EV+1 EV
        No Image Stabilization
        No Viewfinder
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
        Low Video Recording Limit30 min30 min
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing
        Short Battery Life255 shots230 shots

      Screen

      Screen

      Canon EOS M10 and Canon EOS M have 3.0" screens with 1,040k dot resolution. Canon EOS M10 has a Tilting screen which makes it very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting. Canon EOS M has a Fixed screen Both models feature touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

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      Canon EOS M10 with Tilting screen

      Sensor

      Both models feature a 18.0 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 22.3 x 14.9 mm and a total area of 332.3 mm2. Their native ISO range is 100 - 12,800 and expands to 100 - 25,600 in boosted mode.


      Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how different sensors compare with each other:

      Sensor size chart
      Sensor Dimensions Area Aspect Ratio Crop Factor
      Image cannot be displayedMedium Format44 x 33 mm1452 mm24:30.79x
      Image cannot be displayedFull Frame36 x 24 mm864 mm23:21x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-H27 x 18 mm486 mm23:21.3x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C23.6 x 15.6 mm368.2 mm23:21.5x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C (Canon)22.3 x 14.9 mm332.3 mm23:21.6x
      Image cannot be displayedMicro Four Thirds17.4 x 13 mm226.2 mm24:32x
      Image cannot be displayed1-inch13.2 x 8.8 mm116.2 mm23:22.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/1.7-inch7.44 x 5.58 mm41.5 mm24:34.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/2.3-inch6.17 x 4.55 mm28.1 mm24:35.6x

      Photography Features

      Canon EOS M10 is equipped with DIGIC 6 processor and can take pictures up to 5184 x 3456 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 5184 x 3456 (16:9), 4320 x 2880, 2880 x 1920, 2304 x 1536, 720 x 480 with 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Canon EOS M is equipped with DIGIC 5 processor and can take pictures up to 5184 x 3456 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3456 x 2304, 2592 x 1728, 1920 x 1280, 720 x 480.


      Lens Mount

      Cameras have Canon EF-M lens mount. Due to their APS-C sensor their crop factor (also called lens multiplier) is equal to 1.6x. This means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 1.6.


      No Image Stabilization

      The cameras do not have image stabilization. On Canon EOS M10 it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Canon EOS M nothing can be done. On Canon EOS M it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Canon EOS M10 nothing can be done.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in Wi-Fi on Canon EOS M10

      Canon EOS M10 has a built-in Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz) which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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      NFC on Canon EOS M10

      Canon EOS M10 has Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.


      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Canon EOS M10 has a Mini HDMI and Canon EOS M has a Mini HDMI connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Canon EOS M10 and Canon EOS M come with LP-E12 battery pack with battery life of 255 shots on Canon EOS M10 and with battery life of 230 shots on Canon EOS M.


      External Storage Slots

      Cameras have a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Canon EOS M10 has Electronically controlled focal-place shutter. Canon EOS M has Electronic 1st curtain shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Canon EOS M10, and up to 1/4000 sec on Canon EOS M. Canon EOS M10 can shoot continuously up to 4.6 fps. Canon EOS M can shoot continuously up to 4.3 fps.


      Focusing

      Canon EOS M10 has Hybrid CMOS AF II system with 49 focusing points and Canon EOS M has Hybrid CMOS AF III system with 31 focusing points. They both have detection range from +1 to +18 EV


      Flash

      Canon EOS M10 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 5.00 m at ISO 100. Canon EOS M has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected via Hot Shoe. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/200 sec on Canon EOS M.

      Physical Parameters

      Canon EOS M10 body has dimensions of 108 x 67 x 35 mm (4.25 x 2.64 x 1.38") and Canon EOS M body has dimensions of 109 x 66 x 32 mm (4.29 x 2.6 x 1.26"). Canon EOS M10 weighs 301 g (0.66 lb / 10.62 oz) and Canon EOS M weighs 298 g (0.66 lb / 10.51 oz).

      Canon EOS M10

      Canon EOS M

      108 mm

      67 mm

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      109 mm

      66 mm

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      67 mm

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      66 mm

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      35 mm

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      32 mm

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      Size comparisons of Canon EOS M10 and Canon EOS M

      Canon EOS M10 and Canon EOS M for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Canon EOS M10

      Canon EOS M

      GOOD
      74
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      GOOD
      74
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Canon EOS M10

      Canon EOS M

      GOOD
      72
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.6 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 255 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      70
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   31 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.3 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 230 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Canon EOS M10

      Canon EOS M

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.6 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 255 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      62
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   31 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.3 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 230 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Canon EOS M10

      Canon EOS M

      GOOD
      81
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      83
      •   31 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/200 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Canon EOS M10

      Canon EOS M

      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 301 g (0.66 lb / 10.62 oz)
      GOOD
      83
      •   31 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 298 g (0.66 lb / 10.51 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Canon EOS M10

      Canon EOS M

      GOOD
      84
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 301 g (0.66 lb / 10.62 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 255 shots
      GOOD
      83
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 298 g (0.66 lb / 10.51 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 230 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Canon EOS M10 and Canon EOS M and give them scores of 67 and 66 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Canon EOS M10

      Canon EOS M

      OVERALL
      67
      OVERALL
      66

      Sensor

      Canon EOS M10

      Canon EOS M

      AVERAGE
      67
      •   Sensor Resolution - 18.0 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   DxO Overall Score - 65
      AVERAGE
      68
      •   Sensor Resolution - 18.0 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   DxO Overall Score - 65

      Photo

      Canon EOS M10

      Canon EOS M

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.6 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      62
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.3 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/200 sec

      Video

      Canon EOS M10

      Canon EOS M

      BAD
      16
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      BAD
      16
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit

      Focusing

      Canon EOS M10

      Canon EOS M

      EXCELLENT
      89
      •   +1 EV Min AF Detection
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   +1 EV Min AF Detection
      •   31 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Canon EOS M10

      Canon EOS M

      GOOD
      81
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      GOOD
      74
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Canon EOS M10

      Canon EOS M

      GOOD
      75
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      GOOD
      78
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Canon EOS M10

      Canon EOS M

      POOR
      41
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 301 g (0.66 lb / 10.62 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 255 shots
      POOR
      41
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 298 g (0.66 lb / 10.51 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 230 shots


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