Canon M3 vs Sony WX10
85 Imaging
66 Features
76 Overall
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95 Imaging
39 Features
38 Overall
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Canon M3 vs Sony WX10 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
- Revealed January 2011
Canon M3 vs Sony WX10 Overview
Below is a in depth analysis of the Canon M3 vs Sony WX10, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the M3 (24MP) and WX10 (16MP) and the M3 (APS-C) and WX10 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or MThe M3 was brought out 4 years later than the WX10 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon M3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.
Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the M3 matches up versus the WX10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon M3 vs Sony WX10 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS M3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon M3 Gallery & Sony WX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M3 over the Sony WX10
M3 | WX10 | |||
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Revealed | February 2015 | January 2011 | More recent by 50 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3" | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 460k | Crisper display (+580k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Canon M3
WX10 | M3 |
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Common features in the Canon M3 and Sony WX10
M3 | WX10 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focusing |
Canon M3 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon M3 enjoys outside 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 WX10 has sizing of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).
Check out the Canon M3 vs Sony WX10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the M3 and the WX10.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M3 and WX10 is 85 and 95 respectively.
Canon M3 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through specs. The photograph below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the M3 and WX10.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The M3 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Canon M3 will produce more detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern M3 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Canon M3 vs Sony WX10 Specifications
Canon EOS M3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon EOS M3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2015-02-06 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 6 | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF-M | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-168mm (7.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Amount of lenses | 23 | - |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.8 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | Clear Photo LCD Plus |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.2fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | 7.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 gr (0.81 lb) | 161 gr (0.35 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 68 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") | 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LP-E17 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $481 | $200 |