Pros: Good for people who want to upgrade from Super zooms or high end point and shoots Nice compact alternative to buly DSLRs especially for people who travel and photograph rather than travel to photograph.

Canon's compact camera system debut has been an absolute age coming and, as the 18 megapixel EOS M arrives a full four years after some rivals' first, it has high expectations to fulfil.

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

Have to buy and use £130 adapter for access to wider range of Canon EF lenses; so-so battery performance; lacks a decent handgrip for a steady hold with longer optics; no on-board Wi-Fi; no optical or electronic viewfinder built-in

Smaller more portable body than many competing CSCs; compatible with a wide range of accessories; combination of sensor and Canon's optical excellence delivers sharp images

Smaller more portable body than many competing CSCs; compatible with a wide range of accessories; combination of sensor and Canon's optical excellence delivers sharp images

Have to buy and use adapter for access to wider range of Canon EF lenses; so-so battery performance; lacks a decent handgrip for a steady hold with longer optics; no on-board Wi-Fi; no optical or electronic viewfinder built-in

Well by no fault of his own the first review of this camera is incorrect. Just bought the Canon EOS M 18-55mm Lens at Future Shop on the weekend, and noticed in tiny little print right at the bottom left side of the box the words "SPEEDLITE 90EX" which is the official flash made for the EOS M.

Compact mirrorless cameras that take interchangeable lenses are the best option for most keen photographers who want the closest thing to DSLR quality when they travel. These cameras have been around for three years now, but Nikon and Canon have been slower than their lesser rivals in joining the...

Looking for SLR-like image quality in a compact body? The EOS M offers the best of both worlds, with the added benefit of interchangeable lenses. However, its sluggish autofocus may deter point-and-shoot upgraders. Suffice to say, the EOS M had so much potential to disrupt the ILC market.

Very easy to use for beginner photographers; Offers similar image quality to the EOS 650D; Excellent HD video quality; and sound from the internal mic is good; Lightweight; portable and takes regular Canon EF lenses with an adapter

Can't start video recording in any other dial mode apart from movie; No option for an electronic viewfinder; No pop-up flash; though one is included in the box; Slow autofocus; resulting in very long shutter lag times

The compact system camera market has, by some distance, been the fastest growing segment within the digital camera market in the past few years, and while most of the major manufacturers have rushed to get on board and share the spoils the one notable exception has been Canon.

Responsive touchscreen interface; Image quality; Premium build quality; Generous specification

AF and burst shooting could be faster; Limited number of dedicated lenses

Canon have done it again this is truly an allsome camera! I love the touch screen and fact of being able to have an Eos mirrorless camera, which is small and can give the same proformance as my old 40D if not better.I would recommend this camera to anyone,and also I would recommend Henrys too their...

Canon's first CSC has arrived in the shape of the EOS M. Has the wait been worth it? We find out in the What Digital Camera Canon EOS M review

Touchscreen interface; image quality; top-end finish

AF and burst shooting could be faster; no Wi-Fi; limited lens support at this time

The EOS M is Canon's long-awaited entry into the mirror-less compact system camera market. Announced in July 2012 it employs an 18 Megapixel APS-C sensor and a new EF-M lens mount with a 1.6x field-reduction factor.

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