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Canon M10 vs Canon M3

Portability
88
Imaging
61
Features
70
Overall
64
Canon EOS M10 front
 
Canon EOS M3 front
Portability
85
Imaging
65
Features
76
Overall
69

Canon M10 vs Canon M3 Key Specs

Canon M10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 301g - 108 x 67 x 35mm
  • Introduced October 2015
  • Successor is Canon M100
Canon M3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 366g - 111 x 68 x 44mm
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Newer Model is Canon M6
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Canon M10 vs Canon M3 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Canon M10 and Canon M3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both are sold by Canon. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the M10 (18MP) and M3 (24MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The M10 was released 9 months after the M3 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the M10 scores vs the M3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon M10 over the Canon M3

 M10 M3 
RevealedOctober 2015February 2015Newer by 9 months

Reasons to pick Canon M3 over the Canon M10

 M3 M10 

Common features in the Canon M10 and Canon M3

 M10 M3 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution1040k1040kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon M10 vs Canon M3 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon M10 enjoys external measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Canon M3 has sizing of 111mm x 68mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") along with a weight of 366 grams (0.81 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the M10 versus the M3.

Canon M10 vs Canon M3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the M10 and M3 is 88 and 85 respectively.

Canon M10 vs Canon M3 top view buttons comparison

Canon M10 vs Canon M3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The pic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the M10 and M3.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon M3 to give extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The newer M10 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon M10 vs Canon M3 sensor size comparison

Canon M10 vs Canon M3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M10 vs Canon M3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M10 Portrait photography features
Canon M3 Portrait photography features
69
has manual focus
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
79
has manual focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon M10 Street photography highlights
Canon M3 Street photography highlights
79
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
includes touch focus
lack of image stabilization
79
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
includes touch focus
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M10 Sports photography features
Canon M3 Sports photography features
59
resolution is good (18MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
has phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (4.6 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low battery power (255 CIPA)
61
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (4.2 fps)
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (250 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon M10 Travel photography info
Canon M3 Travel photography info
74
includes touch focus
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery power (255 per charge)
73
includes touch focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
no Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (250 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M10 as a Landscape photography camera
Canon M3 as a Landscape photography camera
66
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
resolution is good (18MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
low battery power (255 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
67
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (250 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M10 Vlogging factors
Canon M3 Vlogging factors
74
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lack of image stabilization
missing mic support
80
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone jack
no image stabilization
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Canon M10 vs Canon M3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M10 and Canon M3
 Canon EOS M10Canon EOS M3
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model Canon EOS M10 Canon EOS M3
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2015-10-12 2015-02-06
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 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 surface area 332.3mm² 332.3mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF-M Canon EF-M
Total lenses 23 23
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.6
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 4.6fps 4.2fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, on, off, slow synchro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 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 Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 301g (0.66 lbs) 366g (0.81 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 67 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 111 x 68 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 65 72
DXO Color Depth score 22.0 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score 11.0 11.8
DXO Low light score 753 1169
Other
Battery life 255 shots 250 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E12 LP-E17
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $599 $481