Canon M3 vs Sony WX50
85 Imaging
66 Features
76 Overall
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Canon M3 vs Sony WX50 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 366g - 111 x 68 x 44mm
- Introduced February 2015
- Replacement is Canon M6
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2012
Canon M3 vs Sony WX50 Overview
The following is a extended overview of the Canon M3 vs Sony WX50, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the M3 (24MP) and WX50 (16MP) and the M3 (APS-C) and WX50 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.
Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixelsThe M3 was launched 3 years after the WX50 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon M3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX50 being a Compact camera.
Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the M3 scores against the WX50 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon M3 vs Sony WX50 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS M3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The complete galleries are available at Canon M3 Gallery and Sony WX50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M3 over the Sony WX50
M3 | WX50 | |||
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Revealed | February 2015 | January 2012 | Newer by 37 months | |
Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 461k | Crisper display (+579k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Canon M3
WX50 | M3 |
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Common features in the Canon M3 and Sony WX50
M3 | WX50 |
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Canon M3 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon M3 enjoys exterior measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 366 grams (0.81 lbs) while the Sony WX50 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Check the Canon M3 vs Sony WX50 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the M3 and the WX50.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M3 and WX50 is 85 and 96 respectively.
Canon M3 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing technical specs. The image underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the M3 and WX50.
As you can tell, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The M3 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Canon M3 will show more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent M3 will have an advantage in sensor technology.
Canon M3 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon M3 vs Sony WX50 Specifications
Canon EOS M3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon EOS M3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2015-02-06 | 2012-01-30 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 surface area | 332.3mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon EF-M | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 23 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | Clearfoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.2 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | 5.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 366g (0.81 lb) | 117g (0.26 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 68 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 72 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.8 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 1169 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 shots | 240 shots |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LP-E17 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $481 | $250 |