Canon M3 vs Nikon 1 V3

Below is a extended assessment of the Canon M3 versus Nikon 1 V3, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the M3 (24MP) and 1 V3 (18MP) and the M3 (APS-C) and 1 V3 (1") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The M3 was revealed 11 months later than the 1 V3 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the M3 matches up versus the 1 V3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS M3 and Nikon 1 V3. The full galleries are available at Canon M3 Gallery and Nikon 1 V3 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Canon M3 features external 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) whilst the Nikon 1 V3 has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 381 grams (0.84 lbs).

Look at the Canon M3 versus Nikon 1 V3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the M3 against the 1 V3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M3 and 1 V3 is 85 and 87 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the M3 and 1 V3.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The M3 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon M3 will provide more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent M3 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.