Great combination of unbeatable image quality, compactness, build quality and versatility!

Image Quality is outstanding, Compact enough to easily fit in cargo pants pockets even with 18-55mm zoom lens attached, Excellent build, solid and well constructed; Ability to adjust settings during video use; DSLR quality without the bulk and weight.

Not ideal for rapidly moving subjects; No vie finder

Due to it's light weight and the ability to use my existing Canon EF lenses I find that it useful as a backup for my main camera when travelling by air

Durable; Great Picture Quality; Lightweight; Simple Controls

No Optical Viewfinder; View Finder Bad In Sun

Canon hasn't exactly been quick out of the blocks in the race to launch compact system cameras and its first, the EOS M, comes four years after Panasonic kicked-off the whole shebang back in September 2008 with the launch of the Lumix G1 .

However, the M is let down by its AF system and its unbalanced feel that stems from it not having a decent grip.

I would REALLY like to have an M mount automatic 2X tele-converter to add to my options since the M mount lenses are so sparse. Even though I use the adapter to attach my EF lenses, I got the M for its small walk around size.

excellent image quality; Superior build quality; Lightweight/Portable

Missing features/settings

Late to the mirrorless camera game, the Canon EOS M wasn't a big hit at launch -- primarily due to reports of its glacial autofocus speeds. (Something we discovered here at IR immediately.

Solid; compact build and attractive; sleek design that borrows from Canon's PowerShot compacts; 18-megapixel; APS-C sensor delivers great; DSLR-like image quality (similar to the Rebel T4i; T5i and SL1; 3-inch LCD touchscreen monitor is bright and high-resolution; Robust video capabilities,

Autofocus speed; though now in the acceptable range thanks to a recent firmware update; is still slower than most other mirrorless cameras; Navigation and changing settings can be confusing as it's not always intuitive whether to use physical or touchscreen controls; Limited creative filters and

Canon has finally made the leap into ILC (interchangeable lens cameras) market with the long awaited EOS M. Along with the new camera comes a new line of EF-M lenses, designed specifically for this new mount.

Auto shooting mode is accurate and easy in all situations; Camera is ready to capture still images in video recording mode; Overall image quality is outstanding; Video quality is excellent; Continuous AF keeps your videos in focus; 3.0-inch Touch LCD is easy ot use and very high resolution; Burst...

No built-in flash unit; Only two lenses available for the EF-M mount; AF is very slow; Dedicated video recording button doesn't work in still shooting modes; Lacks features of other ILC cameras; IS is only available on lenses; not built into camera; Very few controls; makes using the manual features...

[...]Lovely bit of kit if you want to step up from compact but still want lots of auto features.With the addition of an adaptor you can use most canon lenses.

Looks Features Build

A little heavy; A bit pricey

Real easy to use great photos taken nice one. Recommend to product to anyone.

I liked the Canon EOS M more than I expected -- but less than I should have. It's got a compact, well-built and well-designed metal body, and a responsive touch screen with a streamlined interface, and it delivers the photo quality you expect from this class of camera.

With a very nice touch screen; a well-designed body; and excellent photo quality; the Canon EOS M has some attractive qualities

Seriously poor autofocus performance and battery life detract from the overall package