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Canon M10 vs Sony FX3

Portability
88
Imaging
61
Features
70
Overall
64
Canon EOS M10 front
 
Sony FX3 front
Portability
62
Imaging
65
Features
92
Overall
75

Canon M10 vs Sony FX3 Key Specs

Canon M10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 301g - 108 x 67 x 35mm
  • Released October 2015
  • Refreshed by Canon M100
Sony FX3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Push 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
  • Launched February 2021
Photography Glossary

Canon M10 vs Sony FX3 Overview

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon M10 versus Sony FX3, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the M10 (18MP) and FX3 (12MP) and the M10 (APS-C) and FX3 (Full frame) offer different sensor sizes.

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The M10 was launched 6 years before the FX3 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the M10 matches up against the FX3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon M10 over the Sony FX3

 M10 FX3 

Reasons to pick Sony FX3 over the Canon M10

 FX3 M10 
LaunchedFebruary 2021October 2015More modern by 65 months
Display typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1440k1040kSharper display (+400k dot)

Common features in the Canon M10 and Sony FX3

 M10 FX3 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display size3"3.00"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon M10 vs Sony FX3 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon M10 offers outer measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Sony FX3 has proportions of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 716 grams (1.58 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the M10 compared to the FX3.

Canon M10 vs Sony FX3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M10 and FX3 is 88 and 62 respectively.

Canon M10 vs Sony FX3 top view buttons comparison

Canon M10 vs Sony FX3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching technical specs. The picture below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the M10 and FX3.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The M10 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Canon M10 will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged M10 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon M10 vs Sony FX3 sensor size comparison

Canon M10 vs Sony FX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M10 vs Sony FX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon M10
Portrait photography with Sony FX3
69
you can focus manually
MP count decent (18MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
71
you can focus manually
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW files
low MP (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon M10 as a Street photography camera
Sony FX3 as a Street photography camera
79
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
offers focus via touch
does not have image stabilization
76
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
boasts touch to focus
environment sealing
very good ISO range (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Canon M10 as a Sports photography camera
Sony FX3 as a Sports photography camera
59
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (4.6 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (255 CIPA)
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery pack (600 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon M10 Travel photography advice
Sony FX3 Travel photography advice
74
offers focus via touch
MP count decent (18MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
no Timelapse mode
bad battery power (255 CIPA)
71
great battery pack (600 shots)
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
selfie friendly screen
low MP (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon M10
Landscape photography with Sony FX3
66
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (255 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
77
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3.00 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (102,400)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
great battery pack (600 per charge)
has double storage slots
low MP (12MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M10 Vlogging details
Sony FX3 Vlogging details
74
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
includes face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have image stabilization
no microphone support
77
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone port
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Canon M10 vs Sony FX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M10 and Sony FX3
 Canon EOS M10Sony FX3
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS M10 Sony FX3
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2015-10-12 2021-02-23
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3456 4240 x 2832
Max native ISO 12800 102400
Max enhanced ISO 25600 409600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 49 759
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF-M Sony E
Number of lenses 23 187
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully articulated
Display size 3" 3.00"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.6 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 301 gr (0.66 lbs) 716 gr (1.58 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 67 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 65 85
DXO Color Depth score 22.0 24.2
DXO Dynamic range score 11.0 13.4
DXO Low light score 753 3900
Other
Battery life 255 shots 600 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E12 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) 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
Storage slots Single Dual
Retail pricing $599 $3,900