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Should I buy Canon M10 in 2019 or save up for other?

Started Apr 9, 2019 | Discussions thread
Andy01 Veteran Member • Posts: 5,188
Re: Should I buy Canon M10 in 2019 or save up for other?

nhphuc92 wrote:

Hi guys,

I'm looking for a cheap mirrorless, I will mostly use it for taking pictures while traveling (mostly scenery, some selfies), video recording is not important to me. I have searched around and M10 is recommended by some, so I want to ask if you have experience with this camera.

1. Can M10 take sharp pictures? (I heard many complain that it has problem with focus and takes blurry pictures most of the times)

May be better to spend a little more on a M100 - much better AF.

2. Is it photo quality is better than today flagship smartphones (Huawei P20/30, SS Glx S10, IP X,...)

Absolutely, especially if you plan to view/print larger than a a mobile device screen or social media. Even advanced smartphone cameras produce great photos for phone screens, average photos for 27" or larger screens and generally quite poor photos when light is not good. With the right lenses even a M10 will beat any of them, and especially so in low light.

3. I can buy it new for about $250USD (include lens kit), is it a good buy? Or should I save up and opt for a higher camera?

No idea, but check out a M100, or used M6/M5.

Thank you!

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