Canon M10 vs Sony FX3
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Canon M10 vs Sony FX3 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon M10 vs Sony FX3 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS M10 & Sony FX3. The complete galleries are provided at Canon M10 Gallery & Sony FX3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M10 over the Sony FX3
M10 | FX3 |
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Reasons to pick Sony FX3 over the Canon M10
FX3 | M10 | |||
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Launched | February 2021 | ![]() | October 2015 | More modern by 65 months |
Display type | Fully articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1440k | ![]() | 1040k | Sharper display (+400k dot) |
Common features in the Canon M10 and Sony FX3
M10 | FX3 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Look at the Canon M10 versus Sony FX3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon M10 vs Sony FX3 Specifications
Canon EOS M10 | Sony FX3 | |
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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 |