Reasons to choose EOS M
Released in 2012, EOS M has about 332 mm² of sensor area, 18 MP effective resolution, and a 298 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Canon EOS M
vs Canon EOS Rebel T2i
VS
Sensor area
332 mm²
EOS M332 mm²
EOS Rebel T2i- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The EOS M and EOS Rebel T2i have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
EOS MMetricEOS Rebel T2i
18 MPEffective pixels18 MP
22.3 × 14.9Sensor22.3 × 14.9
4.3 µmPixel pitch4.3 µm
18.46 µm²Pixel area18.46 µm²
5.42 MP/cm²Pixel density5.42 MP/cm²
1.61Crop factor1.61
—Maximum video1,920 × 1,080
298 gWeight530 g
SD/SDHC/SDXCStorageSDHC, SDXC, Secure Digital
Lithium-Ion LP-E12 rechargeable battery Li-ion batteryBatteryLi-Ion Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The EOS M and EOS Rebel T2i have the same sensor area. The EOS M has the lighter body. The EOS M and EOS Rebel T2i have the same effective resolution. The EOS M is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose EOS Rebel T2i
Released in 2010, EOS Rebel T2i has about 332 mm² of sensor area, 18 MP effective resolution, and a 530 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.