Canon M3 vs Canon SX600 HS

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon M3 versus Canon SX600 HS, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Canon. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the M3 (24MP) and SX600 HS (16MP) and the M3 (APS-C) and SX600 HS (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The M3 was brought out 14 months later than the SX600 HS which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon M3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Canon SX600 HS being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the M3 matches up against the SX600 HS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS M3 and Canon PowerShot SX600 HS. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon M3 Gallery and Canon SX600 HS Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon M3 offers external measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") having a weight of 366 grams (0.81 lbs) and the Canon SX600 HS has proportions of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon M3 versus Canon SX600 HS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the M3 against the SX600 HS.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the M3 and SX600 HS is 85 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The visual below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the M3 and SX600 HS.

All in all, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The M3 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon M3 will show greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger M3 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.