Canon M3 vs Canon M50

Let's take a closer look at the Canon M3 vs Canon M50, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and they are both manufactured by Canon. The sensor resolution of the M3 (24MP) and the M50 (24MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The M3 was manufactured 4 years prior to the M50 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon M3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Canon M50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the M3 scores against the M50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS M3 and Canon EOS M50. The entire galleries are available at Canon M3 Gallery and Canon M50 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon M3 offers physical measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 366 grams (0.81 lbs) while the Canon M50 has sizing of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") along with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).

Analyze the Canon M3 vs Canon M50 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the M3 against the M50.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M3 and M50 is 85 and 79 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The image underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the M3 and M50.

All in all, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photos however you will need to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged M3 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.