Canon EOS M3

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    Highlights

    • 24.2 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
    • 100 - 12,800 Native ISO
    • 49 Focus Points
    • 3.0" 1,040k dot Tilting Screen
    • 4.2 fps Mechanical Continuous Shooting
    • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
    • 30 min Video Recording Limit
    • Built-in Flash
    • Built-In Wi-Fi
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    Specifications

    General
    BrandCanon
    ModelEOS M3
    Successor ModelCanon EOS M6
    MSRP$679/£489/€599 (with 18-55mm STM lens)
    Camera TypeInterchangeable Lens
    Body TypeMirrorless
    Video Capture
    Sensor
    Sensor TypeCMOS
    Sensor SizeAPS-C
    Sensor Dimensions22.3 x 14.9 mm
    Total Pixels24.7 Megapixel
    Effective Pixels24.2 Megapixel
    Low Pass Filter
    Native ISO Range100 - 12,800
    Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,600
    Photo
    ProcessorDIGIC 6
    Max Image Resolution6000 x 4000
    Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
    JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normal
    Bit Depth14-Bit
    Color SpacesRGB
    Timelapse Recording
    Focus
    Focusing SystemHybrid CMOS AF III
    Autofocus ModesMulti-area
    Center
    Selective single-point
    Tracking
    Single
    Continuous
    Touch
    Face Detection
    Live View
    Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
    AF Detection Range+2 to +18 EV
    Number of Focus Points49
    Touch-to-Focus
    Live View Autofocus
    Animal Eye Detection
    Vehicle Tracking Mode
    Insect Tracking Mode
    Contrast Detection for Autofocus
    Phase Detection for Autofocus
    Optics
    Lens MountCanon EF-M
    Crop Factor1.6x
    Image Stabilization
    Digital Image Stabilization
    Screen
    Screen TypeTilting
    Screen TechnologyClearView II TFT-LCD
    Touch Screen
    Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
    Screen Size3.0"
    Screen Resolution1,040k dot
    Top LCD Screen
    Live View
    Live Composition
    Viewfinder
    ViewfinderElectronic (optional)
    Shutter
    Shutter TypeElectronic 1st curtain
    Min Shutter Speed30 sec
    Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec
    Max Continuous Shooting (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)4.2 fps
    Max Continuous Shooting4.2 fps
    Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferMax. Approx. 4.2fps for approx. 1000 JPEG images, 5 images RAW
    Flash
    Built-in Flash
    Flash ModesAuto
    Manual Flash On/off
    Slow Synchro
    Flash Range5.00 m at ISO 100
    External Flash Connectivity
    External Flash SystemE-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless multi-flash support
    External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
    Exposure
    Exposure Metering ModesMulti
    Center-weighted
    Spot
    Partial
    Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)
    Exposure Bracketing ±2 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV increments)
    Exposure LockAuto: In One-shot AF mode with evaluative metering exposure is locked when focus is achieved.
    Manual: By AE Lock Button in creative zone modes.
    DXO
    DxO Low Light ISO1169
    DxO Color Depth22.8
    DxO Dynamic Range11.8
    DxO Overall Score72
    Video
    Movie File FormatMP4
    Audio File FormatAAC
    Internal Recording ModesH.264/MP4
    Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps
    HD: 1280 x 720 @ 50/59.94 fps
    SD: 640 x 480 @ 25/29.97 fps
    Video FormatsH.264
    Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
    Unlimited Video Recording
    Recording Limit30 min
    Terminals
    USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
    HDMI Output Mini
    SpeakerMono
    Built-in MicrophoneStereo
    Microphone Input
    Headphone Output
    Flash Sync Port
    Connectivity
    Built-in GPS
    Built-In Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
    Built-In Bluetooth
    NFC
    Remote Control via smartphone
    Environmental
    Environmental Sealing
    Physical
    Dimensions111 x 68 x 44 mm (4.37 x 2.68 x 1.73")
    Weight (inc. batteries)366 g (0.81 lb / 12.91 oz)
    Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9.4 x 6.7 x 5.6"
    Package Weight2.15 lb
    Power and Storage
    Battery PackLP-E17
    Battery Life250 shots
    Internal Storage
    External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
    Other
    Self Timer 2 or 10 sec
    Orientation Sensor
    Material of ConstructionStainless steel, magnesium alloy, polycarbonate resin


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