Canon M3 vs Canon R10

Let's look much closer at the Canon M3 vs Canon R10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and both of them are offered by Canon. The image resolution of the M3 (24MP) and the R10 (24MP) is fairly close and they use the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The M3 was manufactured 8 years prior to the R10 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon M3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Canon R10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the M3 grades versus the R10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS M3 and Canon EOS R10. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon M3 Gallery and Canon R10 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon M3 features exterior dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") along with a weight of 366 grams (0.81 lbs) while the Canon R10 has dimensions of 123mm x 88mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 3.3") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the M3 vs the R10.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the M3 and R10 is 85 and 69 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the M3 and R10.

All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution so you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you will need to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged M3 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.