Canon M3 vs Canon SX30 IS

In this article, we will be evaluating the Canon M3 vs Canon SX30 IS, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Canon. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the M3 (24MP) and SX30 IS (14MP) and the M3 (APS-C) and SX30 IS (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The M3 was released 4 years after the SX30 IS which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon M3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the M3 scores against the SX30 IS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS M3 and Canon PowerShot SX30 IS. The complete galleries are available at Canon M3 Gallery and Canon SX30 IS Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon M3 has outer 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 SX30 IS has measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") having a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs).

Look at the Canon M3 vs Canon SX30 IS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the M3 and the SX30 IS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the M3 and SX30 IS is 85 and 64 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The image underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M3 and SX30 IS.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The M3 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon M3 will show more detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern M3 should have an advantage in sensor technology.