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Canon M3 vs Sony ZV-E10

Portability
85
Imaging
66
Features
76
Overall
70
Canon EOS M3 front
 
Sony ZV-E10 front
Portability
86
Imaging
72
Features
92
Overall
80

Canon M3 vs Sony ZV-E10 Key Specs

Canon M3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 366g - 111 x 68 x 44mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Renewed by Canon M6
Sony ZV-E10
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 51200)
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 343g - 115 x 64 x 45mm
  • Launched July 2021
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Canon M3 vs Sony ZV-E10 Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the Canon M3 vs Sony ZV-E10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The resolution of the M3 (24MP) and the ZV-E10 (24MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The M3 was revealed 7 years prior to the ZV-E10 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the M3 scores versus the ZV-E10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon M3 over the Sony ZV-E10

 M3 ZV-E10 
Screen resolution1040k920kSharper screen (+120k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E10 over the Canon M3

 ZV-E10 M3 
LaunchedJuly 2021February 2015Fresher by 78 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen

Common features in the Canon M3 and Sony ZV-E10

 M3 ZV-E10 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon M3 vs Sony ZV-E10 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon M3 features exterior measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") along with a weight of 366 grams (0.81 lbs) while the Sony ZV-E10 has sizing of 115mm x 64mm x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 343 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the M3 against the ZV-E10.

Canon M3 vs Sony ZV-E10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M3 and ZV-E10 is 85 and 86 respectively.

Canon M3 vs Sony ZV-E10 top view buttons comparison

Canon M3 vs Sony ZV-E10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the M3 and ZV-E10.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos although you should take the age of the cameras into account. The older M3 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon M3 vs Sony ZV-E10 sensor size comparison

Canon M3 vs Sony ZV-E10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M3 vs Sony ZV-E10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon M3
Portrait photography with Sony ZV-E10
79
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
83
focusing manually
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon M3 Street photography factors
Sony ZV-E10 Street photography factors
79
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
features touch focus
no image stabilization
82
fully articulated screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
offers touch focus
very good ISO range (32,000)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon M3
Sports photography with Sony ZV-E10
61
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.2 frames per second)
no image stabilization
not so great battery pack (250 per charge)
77
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
great battery life (440 per charge)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon M3
Travel photography with Sony ZV-E10
73
features touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (250 per charge)
88
great battery life (440 per charge)
supports bluetooth
offers touch focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M3 Landscape photography details
Sony ZV-E10 Landscape photography details
68
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
not so great battery pack (250 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
81
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (32,000)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (440 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon M3
Vlogging with Sony ZV-E10
80
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external microphone jack
no image stabilization
82
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
comes with face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 1920 pxls)
includes mic port
lack of image stabilization
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Canon M3 vs Sony ZV-E10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M3 and Sony ZV-E10
 Canon EOS M3Sony ZV-E10
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS M3 Sony ZV-E10
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2015-02-06 2021-07-30
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 12800 32000
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 49 425
Lens
Lens support Canon EF-M Sony E
Total lenses 23 150
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.2 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 3840 x 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x1920
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 366g (0.81 lbs) 343g (0.76 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 68 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") 115 x 64 x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8")
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 shots 440 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 1
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