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...

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.

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

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

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.

The Canon EOS M delivers on the image quality front, but is otherwise ultimately a let down. It's late to the compact system camera game and fails to offer anything truly special.

Image quality is DSLR-matching; EF-S lens adapter accessory available; flash included; fully manual movie mode with great results

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

Canon is one of the last major camera manufacturers to release a compact system camera despite its long history. So was it worth the wait? Well, if you're familiar with Canon S-series compacts, you'll certainly find the EOS M looks reassuringly familiar.

The Canon EOS M is the very first compact system camera from Canon, who are the last major manufacturer to release a mirrorless model. The EOS M has an 18-megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor, new EOS M lens mount, a touch-screen interface, Full 1080p HD Movie mode, ISO 100-12800 (expandable to ISO 25600), a...

Camera is small, lightweight, and compact. Images are equally as sharp as the Rebel, and colors are brilliant. It's a great Leica style camera for carrying on hikes, in the city, or on holiday. I do not like the slow focus, and shooting at night requires the purchase of an external flash.

The Canon EOS M delivers arguably the best image quality per cubic inch (mm) - or per ounce (gram) of any Canon digital camera produced as of review time. When small and light are important specifications, and when image quality cannot be sacrificed, the Canon EOS M (the refreshingly shortest EOS...