Canon EOS M10 vs Canon G9X

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Canon EOS M10 vs Canon G9X

APS-C 332.3mm²
18.0 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

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1 inch 116.2mm²
20.2 megapixels
28.00mm - 84.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Canon G9X Review.
How does it shoot? Canon G9X in the real world.
See real-world photos taken with the G9X.
Compare Canon G9X image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Canon G9X conclusion.

Succeeded by the Canon EOS M100
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Differences

Canon EOS M10 advantages over Canon G9X

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 4.30 vs 2.41 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Higher effective ISO

Higher effective ISO

Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

You can learn more at our glossary entry.

Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
EOS M10 test data on DxO Mark G9X test data on DxO Mark

753 vs 495 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 10 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
4.2 fps vs 0.8 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Faster shutter
1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 12800 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Canon G9X advantages over Canon EOS M10

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Integrated ND filter
Yes vs No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Higher max flash sync
1/2000 vs 1/200 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Lighter weight
206g vs 301g
Lighter weight
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Faster JPEG shooting
6.5 fps vs 4.6 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger RAW buffer
Unlimited vs 6 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Both provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Hot shoe
Neither provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

User-friendly design; great touchscreen interface; good image quality
No viewfinder; limited physical controls; sub-par continuous shooting; lacking video features
Read our Canon EOS M10 Review

Smallest 1-inch sensor camera available; Slips in a pants pocket almost unnoticed; Bright lens at wide-angle; Great image quality; Swift 6.5 fps JPEG burst shooting; Intuitive touch-screen control; In-camera Wi-Fi gets images onto your phone easily
Limited 3x zoom range; Tighter wide-angle than competitors; JPEG buffer limited to 10 frames; very slow bracketing / raw burst shooting; Touch-screen menus take lots of tapping; Poor battery life
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The Competition

Compared to Canon S110

Canon EOS M10

Canon S110

$699
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$249
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon EOS M10 vs Canon S110

Canon G9X

Canon S110

$369
1 inch

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$249
1/1.7 inch

More telephoto lens reach
Shoots 24p video

Compare Canon G9X vs Canon S110

Compared to Fujifilm X-M1

Canon EOS M10

Fujifilm X-M1

$699
APS-C

Less expensive
Touchscreen

$993
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

Compare Canon EOS M10 vs Fujifilm X-M1

Canon G9X

Fujifilm X-M1

$369
1 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Touchscreen

$993
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon G9X vs Fujifilm X-M1

Compared to Fujifilm X-A1

Canon EOS M10

Fujifilm X-A1

$699
APS-C

Touchscreen
On-sensor phase detect

$450
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

Compare Canon EOS M10 vs Fujifilm X-A1

Canon G9X

Fujifilm X-A1

$369
1 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Touchscreen

$450
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon G9X vs Fujifilm X-A1

Compared to Samsung NX3300

Canon EOS M10

Samsung NX3300

$699
APS-C

Touchscreen
On-sensor phase detect

$550
APS-C

Larger sensor
In-camera panoramas

Compare Canon EOS M10 vs Samsung NX3300

Canon G9X

Samsung NX3300

$369
1 inch

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$550
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon G9X vs Samsung NX3300

Compared to Canon G9X Mark II

Canon EOS M10

Canon G9X Mark II

$699
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$449
1 inch

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon EOS M10 vs Canon G9X Mark II

Canon G9X

Canon G9X Mark II

$369
1 inch

Less expensive
Bigger RAW buffer

$449
1 inch

Fast startup
Built-in Bluetooth

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