Canon once said they had zero interest in compact interchangeable-lens cameras, but then they went and released the EOS-M. Unfortunately, the camera didn’t really live up to expectations, with its entry-level DSLR features and expensive price tag. But now Canon has slashed prices by almost half, so we decided to go hands-on to see whether it’s now worth your money.

Plugged:

(+) The camera fits nicely in one hand and is light enough to carry around.
(+) For the size of the camera, the picture quality is impressive, with little noise even in low-light conditions.
(+) We’ve heard complaints that the focus is slow, but we didn’t notice, probably thanks to the new firmware. Still, it’s more at ease with landscapes or portraits than action shots.  
(+) Canon has a wide range of lenses that can be used with this camera via an adapter.
(+) It shoots RAW pictures which means you can play around a lot with colors and exposure if you know how to use Lightroom.
(+) The red-colored body is so chic.

Bugged:

(-) Though the EOS-M is said to adopt the same functions as a DSLR camera, it’s quite difficult to navigate its functions and make adjustments because it has fewer buttons.
(-) Sometimes it didn’t focus where we intended.
(-) Battery runs out pretty fast—it didn’t last until the end of the day under heavy use.

Verdict: The pros might not like the camera’s limited functions, while amateurs might find it a bit difficult to use. Familiarize yourself, though, and you’ll find it has many features and lenses that help take great photos. And with these new prices, we think it’s not a bad deal at all. By Top Koaysomboon
B14,900 (18-55mm lens), B16,900 (22mm fixed lens+ and EF-EOS adapter), B19,900 (both lenses and a Speedlite 90EX flash).

Spec: 18 megapixel APS-S CMOS sensor, 3-inch touchscreen, ISO100-12,800 (expandable to 25,600). 1080p30 video recording.