Canon EOS M

The EOS M, Canon's first compact interchangeable lens camera, feels polished on the outside, but its poor performance makes it clear that you're looking at a first-generation product.

-- As reviewed by PCMag
Canon EOS M 1

Product details

  • 18.0 Megapixel CMOS (APS-C) sensor, DIGIC 5 Image Processor, ISO 100–12800; expandable to 25600 (H)
  • Hybrid CMOS AF and Multi Shot Noise Reduction
  • EOS Full HD Movie mode with Movie Servo AF for continuous focus tracking of moving subjects
  • Compatible with Canon EF and EF-S lenses (Optional EF Lens Adapter is required)
  • Compatibility with SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards, including new Ultra High Speed (UHS-I) cards

PROS

+ Sharp images.
+ Good high ISO performance.
+ Compact body.
+ Responsive touch screen.
+ 1080p video recording.

CONS

- Very slow to start.
- Lethargic autofocus.
- No flash.
- No EVF option.
- Limited native lens library.

Expert reviews and ratings

By PCMag on March 25, 2013
The EOS M, Canon's first compact interchangeable lens camera, feels polished on the outside, but its poor performance makes it clear that you're looking at a first-generation product.
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By TrustedReviews on November 16, 2012
Given the launch of the G1 X with it’s almost-but-not-quite APS-C sized 18.7 x 14mm sensor earlier in the year, many expected any compact system offering from Canon to use the same sensor, however this hasn’t actually turned out to be the case. Instead, Canon has opted to fit the EOS M with a full-sized 22.3 x 14.9mm APS-C CMOS sensor – the same size that’s found inside all of its low to mid-range DSLRs. This is capable of resolving images at 18MP for a maximum output of 5184 x 3456 pixels.
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