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(72%)
163 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(89%)
144 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Good grip and build quality
Multipoint touchscreen is nice to use
Generally clear interface
Very good image quality
Good kit lenses
Image quality is DSLR-matching
EF-S lens adapter accessory available
Flash included
Fully manual movie mode with great results
18MP APS
C sensor
DIGIC 5 processor
Small size
High
Build quality
Excellent touchscreen
Large image sensor
Excellent build quallity
Access to a plethora of own brand lenses
Superb image quality that packs a punch even with 18-55mm kit zoom
Smaller more portable body than many competing CSCs
Compatible with a wide range of accessories from the world's biggest camera brand
Combination of sensor and Canon's optical excellence delivers sharp images that don't disappoint
Large sensor
Great touch-driven interface
Excellent build quality
Price
Smalle
More portable body than many competing models. Compatible with a wide range of accessories from the world’s biggest camera brand. Combination of sensor and Canon’s optical excellence delivers sharp images that don’t disappoint
Responsive touchscreen interface
Image quality
Premium build quality
Generous specification
The editors didn't like
Far too slow for this kind of camera!
Battery life is too short (make sure you carry a spare)
AF assist light is on as soon as you quit PSAM modes
Not always sold with flash (check before you buy)
Too pricey
Autofocus system slower than the competition
Battery life limitations
Touchscreen has to be used to find certain settings/modes
No electronic viewfinder possible
Limited EF-M lens options
Flash not built-in
AF system a bit slow
No optional EVF
No built
In flash
High price
No built in flash or Wi-Fi
Narrow ‘grip’ to front
Lacks eye-level viewfinder
LCD screen is non tilting
Have to buy and use £130 adapter for access to wider range of Canon EF lenses
Soso battery performance
Lacks a decent handgrip for a steady hold with longer optics
No onboard WiFi
No optical or electronic viewfinder builtin
Narrow selection of native lenses so far
Muted tones on overcast day
Have to buy £130 adapter for access to wider range of Canon EF lense
Soso battery performance. Lacks a decent handgrip for a steady hold with longer optics. No optical or electronic viewfinder builtin
AF and burst shooting could be faster, no WiFi, limited lens support at this time
Blending the best bits of their compact and DSLR range, Canon has delivered one of the most easy to use, capable CSCs around today.While there are a couple of things that are missing on the EOS M - Wi-Fi connectivity for instance, on the whole it's a v...
Small lightweight simple body, 3 inch 1040k bright 3:2 touch-screen, 18 Megapixel APS-C sensor, Compatible with EF & EFS lenses using adapter, 1080p movies at 24, 25 or 30p, External microphone socket.
Only 2 native EF-M lenses at launch, Sluggish AF performance, No electronic viewfinder option, Record button dead in non-movie modes, No built-in stabilisation.
The EOS M is a debut model competing in a market full of mature products. For first time CSC buyers, there are better options, with superior handling and versatility, greater customisation, a wider choice of lenses and accessories, and many are also l...
Abstract: Canon's new EOS M is a mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera with a Canon 1.6x ("APS-C") CMOS sensor. it shoots 18 MP stills as well as movies, with a built-in S-t......
Abstract: Canon today announced its long awaited debut into the Mirrorless Interchangeable lens market with their Canon EOS-M camera.We’ve seen all the other major players in this market for some time with manufacturers like Fujifilm, Olympus, Panasonic and Sony...
Abstract: 1. Introduction2. Specifications3. Body and Design4. Body and Design5. Operation and Controls6. Touchscreen controls Canon EOS M hands-on preview July 2012 | By Andy Westlake Preview based on a pre-production Canon EOS M It's now almost four years since...
Abstract: Canon's first compact system camera is deliberately aimed at the ‘cross over' user, but it's still packed solid with D-SLR features. Whatever Canon's reasons for waiting so long to launch its mirrorless interchangeable lens camera system, there's littl...
Abstract: Canon's sole MILC camera is the EOS M, which shares the same sensor and processor as its DSLR cousin, the 650D, though it's much smaller. Canon has sought to retain some of the familiar interface designs seen in its DSLR range, with a similar menu design ...
