Canon's first mirrorless — 18MP APS-C EF-M mount with notoriously slow AF that improved via firmware.
The Canon EOS M (2012) was Canon's first mirrorless camera, launching the EF-M mount with an 18MP APS-C CMOS sensor. It was criticised at launch for extremely slow contrast-detect AF — Canon responded with firmware updates that improved responsiveness significantly.
Image quality matches the 650D DSLR — good to ISO 3200. AF was painfully slow at launch but firmware improved it to acceptable levels. Touchscreen AF. No EVF. 1080p video. Compact body.
Canon EF-M mount. No EVF — rear screen only. 3-inch touchscreen. 262g body. EF-M lens selection limited. Compatible with EF lenses via adapter. Single SD slot.
Very cheap used as EOS M is discontinued. The slow AF — even after firmware — limits its appeal. The M50 is dramatically better. Only worth buying at bottom prices for the APS-C sensor quality.