Canon M3 vs Olympus E-M10 II

Lets take a closer look at the Canon M3 versus Olympus E-M10 II, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the M3 (24MP) and E-M10 II (16MP) and the M3 (APS-C) and E-M10 II (Four Thirds) provide different sensor sizes.

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The M3 was unveiled 6 months earlier than the E-M10 II and they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon M3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-M10 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the M3 scores versus the E-M10 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS M3 & Olympus OM-D E-M10 II. The full galleries are provided at Canon M3 Gallery & Olympus E-M10 II Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon M3 has outside dimensions 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 Olympus E-M10 II has specifications of 120mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the M3 and the E-M10 II.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the M3 and E-M10 II is 85 and 82 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The image below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the M3 and E-M10 II.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The M3 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Canon M3 will give you extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively.