The EOS M, announced today, has been anticipated ever since the company announced the PowerShot G1X in January. Interestingly, the new camera is totally unlike the G1X, except in packing a large sensor into a compact camera body.

July 23rd. Canon has today announced its first step into the compact mirrorless camera market with the introduction of the 18MP Canon EOS M compact mirrorless interchangeable lens camera.

Wow! The Canon EOS M digital camera is amazing. It will be my only go to when i am not using my Canon EOS 60D. If you are looking for exceptional hd video quality along with exceptional overall canon eos digital photography quality all in a compact kit then the Canon EOS M is the way to go.

Digic 5 Processor; HD video; Hybrid Auto Focus; Touch Screen; Works With Ef Lenses

Canon's first mirrorless camera offers top-notch image quality, but it fails to meet our expectations in terms of focusing and usability.

Excellent image quality; Attractive; sturdy build; EF and EF-S lens compatibility

Sluggish focusing performance; No mode dial and sub-par UI; Below-average battery life

Finally - after a slew of leaks and rumors - Canon's first mirrorless interchangeable lens camera has arrived with the Canon EOS-M . It's hard to believe 4 years have already passed since the introduction of the first mirrorless cameras, but Canon has joined to the party, more than fashionably late,...

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

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

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...

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

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