Canon M3 vs Canon N

Let's look more closely at the Canon M3 versus Canon N, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Canon. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the M3 (24MP) and N (12MP) and the M3 (APS-C) and N (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The M3 was released 2 years later than the N and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon M3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Canon N being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the M3 matches up versus the N with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M3 and Canon PowerShot N. The complete galleries are available at Canon M3 Gallery and Canon N Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon M3 enjoys physical measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") with a weight of 366 grams (0.81 lbs) whilst the Canon N has measurements of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Canon M3 versus Canon N in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the M3 compared to the N.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the M3 and N is 85 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by going over specs. The visual below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the M3 and N.

All in all, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The M3 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Canon M3 will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger M3 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.