Canon M3 vs Sony A7c
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76 Overall
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Canon M3 vs Sony A7c Key Specs
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- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 366g - 111 x 68 x 44mm
- Released February 2015
- New Model is Canon M6
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- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 509g - 124 x 71 x 60mm
- Introduced September 2020
Canon M3 vs Sony A7c Overview
Lets look more closely at the Canon M3 versus Sony A7c, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The resolution of the M3 (24MP) and the A7c (24MP) is pretty close but the M3 (APS-C) and A7c (Full frame) posses different sensor measurements.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe M3 was announced 6 years earlier than the A7c and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the M3 scores vs the A7c with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon M3 vs Sony A7c Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS M3 and Sony Alpha A7c. The whole galleries are available at Canon M3 Gallery and Sony A7c Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M3 over the Sony A7c
M3 | A7c | |||
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Screen resolution | 1040k | 922k | Crisper screen (+118k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Canon M3
A7c | M3 | |||
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Introduced | September 2020 | February 2015 | More recent by 68 months | |
Screen type | Fully articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Common features in the Canon M3 and Sony A7c
M3 | A7c | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Both good for selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Canon M3 vs Sony A7c Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Canon M3 enjoys exterior dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") and a weight of 366 grams (0.81 lbs) while the Sony A7c has specifications of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).
Analyze the Canon M3 versus Sony A7c in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the M3 compared to the A7c.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the M3 and A7c is 85 and 78 respectively.
Canon M3 vs Sony A7c Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing technical specs. The photograph here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the M3 and A7c.
As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same resolution albeit different sensor measurements. The M3 features the smaller sensor which should make getting bokeh more difficult. The older M3 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Canon M3 vs Sony A7c Specifications
Canon EOS M3 | Sony Alpha A7c | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon EOS M3 | Sony Alpha A7c |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Released | 2015-02-06 | 2020-09-14 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 6 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 852.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 51200 |
Max boosted ISO | 25600 | 204800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 693 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF-M | Sony E |
Total lenses | 23 | 122 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fully articulated |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Highest silent shutter speed | - | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.2fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 366g (0.81 lbs) | 509g (1.12 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 68 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") | 124 x 71 x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") |
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 | 740 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E17 | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $481 | $1,800 |