Canon M3 vs Sony ZV-E1

Below is a complete analysis of the Canon M3 versus Sony ZV-E1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the M3 (24MP) and ZV-E1 (12MP) and the M3 (APS-C) and ZV-E1 (Full frame) use different sensor sizing.

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The M3 was launched 9 years earlier than the ZV-E1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the M3 grades against the ZV-E1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS M3 & Sony ZV-E1. The complete galleries are available at Canon M3 Gallery & Sony ZV-E1 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon M3 has physical dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") with a weight of 366 grams (0.81 lbs) while the Sony ZV-E1 has proportions of 121mm x 72mm x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1") along with a weight of 483 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the M3 compared to the ZV-E1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M3 and ZV-E1 is 85 and 80 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The graphic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the M3 and ZV-E1.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The M3 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Canon M3 will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older M3 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.