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Canon M3 vs Canon M50 II

Portability
85
Imaging
66
Features
76
Overall
70
Canon EOS M3 front
 
Canon EOS M50 Mark II front
Portability
79
Imaging
71
Features
88
Overall
77

Canon M3 vs Canon M50 II Key Specs

Canon M3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 366g - 111 x 68 x 44mm
  • Introduced February 2015
  • New Model is Canon M6
Canon M50 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 387g - 116 x 88 x 59mm
  • Announced October 2020
  • Succeeded the Canon M50
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Canon M3 vs Canon M50 II Overview

Below, we are matching up the Canon M3 and Canon M50 II, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and both of them are produced by Canon. The resolution of the M3 (24MP) and the M50 II (24MP) is very comparable and they come with the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The M3 was announced 6 years earlier than the M50 II and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon M3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Canon M50 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the M3 matches up against the M50 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon M3 over the Canon M50 II

 M3 M50 II 

Reasons to pick Canon M50 II over the Canon M3

 M50 II M3 
AnnouncedOctober 2020February 2015Fresher by 69 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Common features in the Canon M3 and Canon M50 II

 M3 M50 II 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Display resolution1040k1040kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon M3 vs Canon M50 II Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon M3 provides external dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 366 grams (0.81 lbs) and the Canon M50 II has proportions of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") with a weight of 387 grams (0.85 lbs).

Contrast the Canon M3 and Canon M50 II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the M3 vs the M50 II.

Canon M3 vs Canon M50 II size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M3 and M50 II is 85 and 79 respectively.

Canon M3 vs Canon M50 II top view buttons comparison

Canon M3 vs Canon M50 II Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M3 and M50 II.

As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution so you should expect comparable quality of images but you will need to take the production date of the cameras into account. The older M3 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon M3 vs Canon M50 II sensor size comparison

Canon M3 vs Canon M50 II Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M3 vs Canon M50 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M3 Portrait photography advice
Canon M50 II Portrait photography advice
79
you can focus manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW files
82
has manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon M3 as a Street photography camera
Canon M50 II as a Street photography camera
79
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
supports touch to focus
no image stabilization
85
screen articulates
image stabilization
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
offers touch to focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Canon M3 Sports photography factors
Canon M50 II Sports photography factors
61
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
slow frames per second (4.2 frames per second)
no image stabilization
not so great battery life (250 per charge)
77
image stabilization
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
not so great battery power (305 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon M3 as a Travel photography camera
Canon M50 II as a Travel photography camera
73
supports touch to focus
good resolution (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
no Timelapse function
not so great battery life (250 shots)
79
connects via bluetooth
offers touch to focus
good MP (24MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
not so great battery power (305 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M3 Landscape photography highlights
Canon M50 II Landscape photography highlights
68
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
not so great battery life (250 per charge)
no Timelapse function
80
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
not so great battery power (305 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M3 as a Vlogging camera
Canon M50 II as a Vlogging camera
80
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone socket
no image stabilization
85
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization
includes face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic port
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Canon M3 vs Canon M50 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M3 and Canon M50 II
 Canon EOS M3Canon EOS M50 Mark II
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model type Canon EOS M3 Canon EOS M50 Mark II
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2015-02-06 2020-10-14
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 22.3 x 14.9mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 332.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max boosted ISO 25600 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 49 143
Lens
Lens support Canon EF-M Canon EF-M
Number of lenses 23 23
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.6
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.2fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None Yes
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 366 gr (0.81 lb) 387 gr (0.85 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 68 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 72 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1169 not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photographs 305 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Built-in
Battery ID LP-E17 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $481 $599