Canon EOS Kiss X70 vs Canon EOS M

This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS Kiss X70 and Canon EOS M. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

These cameras are both manufactured by Canon.

Canon EOS Kiss X70 were released 2014 and Canon EOS M was released 2012. That is a 2 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Canon EOS Kiss X70 2014
Canon EOS M 2012

Type of camera

Canon EOS Kiss X70 is a DSLR camera while Canon EOS M is a Mirrorless 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 Kiss X70 80 mm
Canon APS-C sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6
Canon EOS M 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

Both these cameras have the exact same resolution. Canon EOS Kiss X70 has a 18 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS M has 18 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Canon EOS Kiss X70 18 MP
17915904 pixels
5184 x 3456
Canon EOS M 18 MP
17915904 pixels
5184 x 3456

ISO range

Canon EOS M has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS Kiss X70. Canon EOS M has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 12800 while Canon EOS Kiss X70 has 100 to 6400.

Camera ISO Range
Canon EOS Kiss X70 100-6400
Canon EOS M 100-12800

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 Kiss X70
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS M

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Canon EOS Kiss X70 can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS M can shoot up to 4,3 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Canon EOS Kiss X70 3
Canon EOS M 4,3

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

In this case, both Canon EOS Kiss X70 and Canon EOS M can shoot movies.

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 X70 weighs 480 gr (equal to 1.06 lb) which is 61% heavier than Canon EOS M and its 298 gr (or 0.66 lb).

Camera Weight
Canon EOS Kiss X70 480 gr
1.06 lb
Canon EOS M 298 gr
0.66 lb

Canon EOS Kiss X70 vs Canon EOS M Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Canon EOS Kiss X70 and Canon EOS M, 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 Kiss X70
Canon EOS M
Name Canon EOS Kiss X70 Canon EOS M
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Release Date and Price
Canon EOS Kiss X70
Canon EOS M
Release Year 2014 2012
Release Date 2014-02-12 2012-07-23
MSRP 549 USD 799 USD
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Camera Type
Canon EOS Kiss X70
Canon EOS M
Camera Type DSLR Mirrorless
Sensor
Canon EOS Kiss X70
Canon EOS M
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 5184 x 3456 pixels
Megapixels 18 MP 18 MP
Image Processor DIGIC 4 DIGIC 5
Image
Canon EOS Kiss X70
Canon EOS M
ISO Range 100 - 6400 100 - 12800
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 Kiss X70
Canon EOS M
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Selective Single Point
Single
Continuous
Face Detection
LiveView
Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Selective Single Point
Single
Continuous
Face Detection
LiveView
Focus Points 9 31
Lens Mount Canon EF
Canon EF-S

See Compatible Lenses
Canon EF-M

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 Kiss X70
Canon EOS M
Articulated LCD Fixed Fixed
Screen size 3” 3”
Screen dots 460000 1040000
Touch screen No Yes
Screen type TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor Clear View II TFT LCD
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type Optical (pentamirror) No Viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage 95%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.8× (0.5× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution N/A 0
Photography features
Canon EOS Kiss X70
Canon EOS M
Frames per second 3 fps 4,3 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Built-in Flash Yes No
Built-in Flash Range 9 meters N/A
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse Yes No
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Partial
Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Partial
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features
Canon EOS Kiss X70
Canon EOS M
Video recording Yes Yes
Video format H.264
MPEG4
H.264
Video resolution 1920 x 1080
1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
Built-in Microphone Yes Yes
Built-in Speakers Yes Yes
Storage
Canon EOS Kiss X70
Canon EOS M
Memory Card SD/SDHC
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Canon EOS Kiss X70
Canon EOS M
HDMI Output Yes Yes
Microphone Port No No
Headphone Port No No
Wireless No Yes
Eye-Fi Connected
Remote Control Yes (E3 connector) No
GPS No Yes
Optional via GP-E2
Body & Dimensions
Canon EOS Kiss X70
Canon EOS M
Enviromentally sealed No No
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details Lithium-Ion LP-E10 rechargeable battery & charger
Lithium-Ion LP-E12 rechargeable battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 500 shots 230 shots
Width 130 mm 109 mm
Height 100 mm 66 mm
Depth 78 mm 32 mm
Weight 480 gram 298 gram