Canon 1D MII N vs Canon M3

On this page, we will be matching up the Canon 1D MII N vs Canon M3, one being a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are offered by Canon. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the 1D MII N (8MP) and M3 (24MP) and the 1D MII N (APS-H) and M3 (APS-C) have different sensor measurements.

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The 1D MII N was revealed 10 years earlier than the M3 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon 1D MII N being a Large SLR camera and the Canon M3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the 1D MII N matches up vs the M3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS-1D Mark II N and Canon EOS M3. The full galleries are viewable at Canon 1D MII N Gallery and Canon M3 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon 1D MII N features exterior measurements of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") with a weight of 1565 grams (3.45 lbs) while the Canon M3 has measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") having a weight of 366 grams (0.81 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the 1D MII N vs the M3.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 1D MII N and M3 is 50 and 85 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The graphic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 1D MII N and M3.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 1D MII N with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon M3 will produce more detail because of its extra 16 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The older 1D MII N will be behind with regard to sensor tech.