Canon's compact mirrorless — the EOS M2, 18MP APS-C, EF-M mount, no built-in EVF, 2013.
The Canon EOS M2, released in 2013, was the second body in Canon's EF-M mirrorless line and a mainly Asian-market update to the original EOS M. It sat as a compact interchangeable-lens option below Canon's DSLR range, aimed at everyday and travel photographers wanting a smaller system.
This is an APS-C mirrorless camera using the compact EF-M mount, with no optical viewfinder; composition is via the rear screen, and EF lenses can be fitted through a Canon adapter. It carries an 18-megapixel APS-C sensor and improved hybrid autofocus over the first EOS M, and it records Full HD 1080p video. It is a small body without a built-in viewfinder, typical of early Canon mirrorless design.
The M2 suits general, travel and street photographers who want DSLR-grade image quality in a pocketable body. Its light EF-M lenses and small size favour discreet everyday shooting, while the EF adapter opens up Canon's wider lens catalogue at the cost of bulk. The lack of a built-in viewfinder means composing on the screen, which some find limiting in bright light.
As a compact mirrorless body, check the sensor for dust and marks and test the rear touchscreen for dead or stuck pixels and responsiveness. Request the shutter actuation count, inspect the card and battery door latches, and confirm the LP-E12 battery holds charge with a charger included. Note that the EF-M mount and this body were discontinued, so system support and native lenses are limited on the used market.