Canon M vs Sony FX3
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Canon M vs Sony FX3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 298g - 109 x 66 x 32mm
- Announced July 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 102400 (Boost to 409600)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 716g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
- Introduced February 2021

Canon M vs Sony FX3 Overview
Here is a in depth overview of the Canon M versus Sony FX3, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Canon and Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the M (18MP) and FX3 (12MP) and the M (APS-C) and FX3 (Full frame) offer totally different sensor sizes.

The M was announced 9 years before the FX3 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the M grades versus the FX3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon M vs Sony FX3 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M & Sony FX3. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon M Gallery & Sony FX3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M over the Sony FX3
M | FX3 |
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Reasons to pick Sony FX3 over the Canon M
FX3 | M | |||
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Introduced | February 2021 | ![]() | July 2012 | Fresher by 104 months |
Display type | Fully articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1440k | ![]() | 1040k | Sharper display (+400k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Canon M and Sony FX3
M | FX3 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3.00" | Same display dimensions |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Canon M vs Sony FX3 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon M has external dimensions of 109mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Sony FX3 has measurements of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 716 grams (1.58 lbs).
Compare the Canon M versus Sony FX3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the M and the FX3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the M and FX3 is 89 and 62 respectively.

Canon M vs Sony FX3 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The graphic here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the M and FX3.
All in all, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The M with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Canon M will give you greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older M is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

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Canon M vs Sony FX3 Specifications
Canon EOS M | Sony FX3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon EOS M | Sony FX3 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Announced | 2012-07-23 | 2021-02-23 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 847.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 4240 x 2832 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 102400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 25600 | 409600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 31 | 759 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF-M | Sony E |
Available lenses | 23 | 187 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully articulated |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3.00" |
Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dots | 1,440 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | Clear View II TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/200 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 298 grams (0.66 pounds) | 716 grams (1.58 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 66 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 65 | 85 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.1 | 24.2 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.2 | 13.4 |
DXO Low light rating | 827 | 3900 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 photos | 600 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E12 | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots |
Card slots | 1 | 2 |
Retail price | $510 | $3,900 |