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

Started Apr 9, 2019 | Discussions thread
OzarkAggie Senior Member • Posts: 2,153
Re: Should I buy Canon M10 in 2019 or save up for other?
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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)

Auto ISO cures most of these problems unless you're in low light.  But it's also a relative thing.  It's not slower than your phone.

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

There's sample photos on this site and others.   Zoom in and look for noise.  That's where most phones fall down.

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?

Thank you!

That's a very good price.

Normally I'd say save your money, buy a M100 with the 24 MP sensor - however, you could spend the summer traveling and taking pictures, getting familiar with the form factor and using a real camera, and then in the fall sell the M10 on eBay or Amazon and trade up.  You won't lose more than $50 from what I'm seeing.

Photography is less about your gear and more about your life.

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