Canon EOS M vs Canon EOS Kiss Digital N
This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS M and Canon EOS Kiss Digital N. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
These cameras are both manufactured by Canon.
Canon EOS M were released 2012 and Canon EOS Kiss Digital N was released 2005. That is a 7 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.| Camera | Released |
| Canon EOS M | 2012 |
| Canon EOS Kiss Digital N | 2005 |
Type of camera
Canon EOS M is a Mirrorless camera while Canon EOS Kiss Digital N is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.
Sensors / crop factor
Both these cameras have the same sorts of sensor (called "Canon APS-C") which means that if you compare these cameras side by side the lenses will also have the same experienced focal length. Neither of the cameras has a Full frame sensor which means that you will get a "crop factor" where the camera's sensor size affect the focal length with a multiplier.
| Camera | Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 ** |
| Canon EOS M | 80 mm Canon APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6 |
| Canon EOS Kiss Digital N | 80 mm Canon APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6 |
** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"
Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)
Resolution
Canon EOS M has a 18 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS Kiss Digital N has 8 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
| Camera | Megapixels |
| Canon EOS M |
18 MP
17915904 pixels 5184 x 3456 |
| Canon EOS Kiss Digital N |
8 MP
7962624 pixels 3456 x 2304 |
Canon EOS M has a 125 % larger resolution than Canon EOS Kiss Digital N. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.
ISO range
Canon EOS M has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS Kiss Digital N. Canon EOS M has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 12800 while Canon EOS Kiss Digital N has 100 to 1600.
| Camera | ISO Range |
| Canon EOS M | 100-12800 |
| Canon EOS Kiss Digital N | 100-1600 |
Autofocus and lens compatibility
Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.
Worth mentioning is that Canon EOS M belongs to the Canon EOS M-system and needs an adapter to work with Canons EF, EF-S, MP-E, and TS-E lenses. You can read more about this adapter here:
Canon Lens Mount Adapter EF-EOS M
Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS M
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS Kiss Digital N
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Canon EOS M can shoot up to 4,3 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS Kiss Digital N can shoot up to 2,8 pictures per seconds.
| Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
| Canon EOS M | 4,3 |
| Canon EOS Kiss Digital N | 2,8 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
When comparing these two cameras there is only one of them that can shoot movies and that is Canon EOS M. Unfortunately Canon EOS Kiss Digital N does not support recording movies and movie clips.
Weight
The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.
Canon EOS Kiss Digital N weighs 540 gr (equal to 1.19 lb) which is 81% heavier than Canon EOS M and its 298 gr (or 0.66 lb).
| Camera | Weight |
| Canon EOS M | 298 gr 0.66 lb |
| Canon EOS Kiss Digital N | 540 gr 1.19 lb |
Canon EOS M vs Canon EOS Kiss Digital N Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Canon EOS M and Canon EOS Kiss Digital N, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.
Product |
Canon EOS M |
Canon EOS Kiss Digital N |
| Name | Canon EOS M | Canon EOS Kiss Digital N |
| Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
Release Date and Price |
Canon EOS M |
Canon EOS Kiss Digital N |
| Release Year | 2012 | 2005 |
| Release Date | 2012-07-23 | 2005-02-17 |
| MSRP | 799 USD | 899 USD |
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Camera Type |
Canon EOS M |
Canon EOS Kiss Digital N |
| Camera Type | Mirrorless | DSLR |
Sensor |
Canon EOS M |
Canon EOS Kiss Digital N |
| Sensor Size | APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm) | APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm) |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Resolution | 5184 x 3456 pixels | 3456 x 2304 pixels |
| Megapixels | 18 MP | 8 MP |
| Image Processor | DIGIC 5 | DIGIC 2 |
Image |
Canon EOS M |
Canon EOS Kiss Digital N |
| ISO Range | 100 - 12800 | 100 - 1600 |
| White Balance Presets | 6 | 6 |
| Custom White Balance | Yes | Yes |
| Image Stabilization | No | No |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 0 stops | 0 stops |
| Uncompressed format | RAW | RAW |
Optics & Focus |
Canon EOS M |
Canon EOS Kiss Digital N |
| Autofocus Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Autofocus |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous Face Detection LiveView |
Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous |
| Focus Points | 31 | 7 |
| Lens Mount |
Canon EF-M See Compatible Lenses |
Canon EF Canon EF-S See Compatible Lenses |
| Focal Length Multiplier |
APS-C Sensor 1.6x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 38 mm 50 mm becomes 80 mm 100 mm becomes 160 mm 200 mm becomes 320 mm |
APS-C Sensor 1.6x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 38 mm 50 mm becomes 80 mm 100 mm becomes 160 mm 200 mm becomes 320 mm |
Screen & Viewfinder |
Canon EOS M |
Canon EOS Kiss Digital N |
| Articulated LCD | Fixed | Fixed |
| Screen size | 3” | 1.8” |
| Screen dots | 1040000 | 115000 |
| Touch screen | Yes | No |
| Screen type | Clear View II TFT LCD | N/A |
| Live view | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder Type | No Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 95% | |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.8× (0.5× 35mm equiv.) | |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 0 | N/A |
Photography features |
Canon EOS M |
Canon EOS Kiss Digital N |
| Frames per second | 4,3 fps | 2,8 fps |
| Minimum Shutter Speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Built-in Flash | No | Yes |
| Built-in Flash Range | N/A | 12 meters |
| External Flash | Yes | Yes |
| Self-Timer | Yes | Yes |
| Time-lapse | No | Yes |
| Metering modes |
Multi Center Weighted Spot Partial |
Multi Center Weighted Partial |
| Exposure Compensation | +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | +/- 2 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Canon EOS M |
Canon EOS Kiss Digital N |
| Video recording | Yes | No |
| Video format |
MPEG4 H.264 |
N/A |
| Video resolution |
1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 |
N/A |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | No |
| Built-in Speakers | Yes | No |
Storage |
Canon EOS M |
Canon EOS Kiss Digital N |
| Memory Card |
SD/SDHC |
Compact Flash |
Connectivity |
Canon EOS M |
Canon EOS Kiss Digital N |
| HDMI Output | Yes | No |
| Microphone Port | No | No |
| Headphone Port | No | No |
| Wireless |
Yes Eye-Fi Connected |
No |
| Remote Control | No | Yes (E3 connector, InfraRed) |
| GPS |
Yes Optional via GP-E2
|
No |
Body & Dimensions |
Canon EOS M |
Canon EOS Kiss Digital N |
| Enviromentally sealed | No | No |
| Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery Details |
Lithium-Ion LP-E12 rechargeable battery & charger
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NB-2LH / NB-2L
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| Battery Life (CIPA) | 230 shots | 400 shots |
| Width | 109 mm | 127 mm |
| Height | 66 mm | 94 mm |
| Depth | 32 mm | 64 mm |
| Weight | 298 gram | 540 gram |