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Canon M vs Sony FX3

Portability
89
Imaging
59
Features
65
Overall
61
Canon EOS M front
 
Sony FX3 front
Portability
62
Imaging
65
Features
92
Overall
75

Canon M vs Sony FX3 Key Specs

Canon M
(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
Sony FX3
(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
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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.

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon M over the Sony FX3

 M FX3 

Reasons to pick Sony FX3 over the Canon M

 FX3 M 
IntroducedFebruary 2021July 2012Fresher by 104 months
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1440k1040kSharper display (+400k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon M and Sony FX3

 M FX3 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon M vs Sony FX3 size comparison

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

Canon M vs Sony FX3 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon M vs Sony FX3 sensor size comparison

Canon M vs Sony FX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M vs Sony FX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon M
Portrait photography with Sony FX3
75
manual focus
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
71
has manual focus
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon M Street photography info
Sony FX3 Street photography info
72
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
comes with focus via touch
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
76
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
weather proof
great ISO range (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Canon M Sports photography details
Sony FX3 Sports photography details
54
megapixel count good (18MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
low fps (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (230 CIPA)
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery pack (600 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
low MP (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon M
Travel photography with Sony FX3
63
comes with focus via touch
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (230 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
71
better than average battery pack (600 shots)
weather proof
supports bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
selfie friendly display
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon M
Landscape photography with Sony FX3
65
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (18MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (230 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
77
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (102,400)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
better than average battery pack (600 per charge)
2 card slots
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon M
Vlogging with Sony FX3
37
touchscreen
supports face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic port
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
77
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone support
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Canon M vs Sony FX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M and Sony FX3
 Canon EOS MSony FX3
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