Canon M vs Canon M3
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Canon M vs Canon M3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 298g - 109 x 66 x 32mm
- Launched July 2012
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 366g - 111 x 68 x 44mm
- Revealed February 2015
- Updated by Canon M6
Canon M vs Canon M3 Overview
Below, we are looking at the Canon M versus Canon M3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both are offered by Canon. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the M (18MP) and M3 (24MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe M was introduced 3 years prior to the M3 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the M scores against the M3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon M vs Canon M3 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS M and Canon EOS M3. The whole galleries are provided at Canon M Gallery and Canon M3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M over the Canon M3
M | M3 |
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Reasons to pick Canon M3 over the Canon M
M3 | M | |||
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Revealed | February 2015 | July 2012 | Fresher by 30 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Canon M and Canon M3
M | M3 | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurements | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 1040k | Same display resolution | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Canon M vs Canon M3 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Canon M provides outer dimensions of 109mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Canon M3 has specifications of 111mm x 68mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") along with a weight of 366 grams (0.81 lbs).
Compare the Canon M versus Canon M3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the M against the M3.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M and M3 is 89 and 85 respectively.
Canon M vs Canon M3 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The photograph below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the M and M3.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon M3 to give extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older M is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Canon M vs Canon M3 Specifications
Canon EOS M | Canon EOS M3 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon EOS M | Canon EOS M3 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2012-07-23 | 2015-02-06 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 5 | DIGIC 6 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 22.3 x 14.9mm |
Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 332.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18MP | 24MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 31 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF-M | Canon EF-M |
Amount of lenses | 23 | 23 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | Clear View II TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames per second | 4.2 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, on, off, slow synchro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/200 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 298g (0.66 pounds) | 366g (0.81 pounds) |
Dimensions | 109 x 66 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 111 x 68 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 65 | 72 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.1 | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.2 | 11.8 |
DXO Low light rating | 827 | 1169 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 pictures | 250 pictures |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E12 | LP-E17 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $510 | $481 |