Canon 650D vs Canon M
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Canon 650D vs Canon M Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 575g - 133 x 100 x 79mm
- Launched August 2012
- Also Known as EOS Rebel T4i / EOS Kiss X6i
- Earlier Model is Canon 600D
- Later Model is Canon 700D
(Full Review)
- 18MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 298g - 109 x 66 x 32mm
- Launched July 2012

Canon 650D vs Canon M Overview
Below is a extensive analysis of the Canon 650D vs Canon M, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both created by Canon. The image resolution of the 650D (18MP) and the M (18MP) is relatively well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

The 650D was revealed at a similar time to the M so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon 650D being a Compact SLR camera and the Canon M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the 650D scores against the M for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon 650D vs Canon M Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 650D & Canon EOS M. The full galleries are provided at Canon 650D Gallery & Canon M Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 650D over the Canon M
650D | M | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Canon M over the Canon 650D
M | 650D |
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Common features in the Canon 650D and Canon M
650D | M | |||
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Launched | August 2012 | ![]() | July 2012 | Similar age |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1040k | Exact same screen resolution |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Canon 650D vs Canon M Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Canon 650D features exterior measurements of 133mm x 100mm x 79mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 575 grams (1.27 lbs) while the Canon M has sizing of 109mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).
See the Canon 650D vs Canon M in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the 650D against the M.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 650D and M is 65 and 89 respectively.

Canon 650D vs Canon M Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 650D and M.
As you have seen, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP so you can expect similar quality of images although you may want to take the age of the products into consideration.

Canon 650D vs Canon M Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 650D vs Canon M Specifications
Canon EOS 650D | Canon EOS M | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon EOS 650D | Canon EOS M |
Also Known as | EOS Rebel T4i / EOS Kiss X6i | - |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2012-08-20 | 2012-07-23 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 5 | Digic 5 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 22.3 x 14.9mm |
Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 332.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18MP | 18MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 5184 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 31 |
Cross type focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF/EF-S | Canon EF-M |
Total lenses | 326 | 23 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | Clear View II TFT LCD | Clear View II TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/200 secs | 1/200 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 575g (1.27 lb) | 298g (0.66 lb) |
Dimensions | 133 x 100 x 79mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") | 109 x 66 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 62 | 65 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.7 | 22.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.2 | 11.2 |
DXO Low light rating | 722 | 827 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 440 shots | 230 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E8 | LP-E12 |
Self timer | Yes (2s, 10s+remote, 10s + continuous shots 2-10)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $498 | $510 |