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Canon M3 vs Casio EX-ZR700

Portability
85
Imaging
65
Features
76
Overall
69
Canon EOS M3 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44

Canon M3 vs Casio EX-ZR700 Key Specs

Canon M3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 366g - 111 x 68 x 44mm
  • Released February 2015
  • New Model is Canon M6
Casio EX-ZR700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Canon M3 vs Casio EX-ZR700 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon M3 vs Casio EX-ZR700, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Casio. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the M3 (24MP) and EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the M3 (APS-C) and EX-ZR700 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The M3 was launched 2 years after the EX-ZR700 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon M3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Casio EX-ZR700 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the M3 grades versus the EX-ZR700 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon M3 over the Casio EX-ZR700

 M3 EX-ZR700 
IntroducedFebruary 2015January 2013Newer by 25 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k922kClearer screen (+118k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Canon M3

 EX-ZR700 M3 

Common features in the Canon M3 and Casio EX-ZR700

 M3 EX-ZR700 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements

Canon M3 vs Casio EX-ZR700 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon M3 features physical measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") and a weight of 366 grams (0.81 lbs) and the Casio EX-ZR700 has measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the M3 against the EX-ZR700.

Canon M3 vs Casio EX-ZR700 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the M3 and EX-ZR700 is 85 and 91 respectively.

Canon M3 vs Casio EX-ZR700 top view buttons comparison

Canon M3 vs Casio EX-ZR700 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The image underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the M3 and EX-ZR700.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The M3 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Canon M3 will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern M3 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon M3 vs Casio EX-ZR700 sensor size comparison

Canon M3 vs Casio EX-ZR700 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M3 vs Casio EX-ZR700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M3 as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-ZR700 as a Portrait photography camera
79
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW files
43
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon M3 as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-ZR700 as a Street photography camera
79
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
provides focus by touch
does not have image stabilization
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (222g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon M3 Sports photography advice
Casio EX-ZR700 Sports photography advice
61
good megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
slow fps (4.2 fps)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (250 CIPA)
50
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery (470 per charge)
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon M3
Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR700
73
provides focus by touch
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
no Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (250 shots)
70
great battery (470 per charge)
lighter than competition (222g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon M3
Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR700
67
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (250 shots)
no Time Lapse function
51
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
great battery (470 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M3 Vlogging advice
Casio EX-ZR700 Vlogging advice
80
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
offers face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic jack
does not have image stabilization
34
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (222g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
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Canon M3 vs Casio EX-ZR700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M3 and Casio EX-ZR700
 Canon EOS M3Casio Exilim EX-ZR700
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model type Canon EOS M3 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-02-06 2013-01-29
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 EXILIM Engine HS 3
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 49 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF-M fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-450mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Number of lenses 23 -
Crop factor 1.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.2 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps),
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 366 grams (0.81 lbs) 222 grams (0.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 68 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 photos 470 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $481 $370