Canon EOS M vs Canon EOS M3

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS M Canon EOS M3
      BrandCanonCanon
      ModelEOS MEOS M3
      Successor ModelCanon EOS M6
      MSRP$799.99 with 22mm lens, €849/£769 with 18-55mm lens, €1049/£949 with 18-55mm + 22mm lenses, €979/£879 with 22mm lens + EF adapter$679/£489/€599 (with 18-55mm STM lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS M Canon EOS M3
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions22.3 x 14.9 mm22.3 x 14.9 mm
      Total Pixels18.5 Megapixel24.7 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels18.0 Megapixel24.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 12,800100 - 12,800
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,600100 - 25,600
      Photo Canon EOS M Canon EOS M3
      ProcessorDIGIC 5DIGIC 6
      Max Image Resolution5184 x 34566000 x 4000
      Other Resolutions3456 x 2304, 2592 x 1728, 1920 x 1280, 720 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, NormalFine, normal
      Bit Depth14-Bit14-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGBsRGB
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Focus Canon EOS M Canon EOS M3
      Focusing SystemHybrid CMOS AF IIIHybrid CMOS AF III
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, , Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range+1 to +18 EV+2 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points3149
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Canon EOS M Canon EOS M3
      Lens MountCanon EF-MCanon EF-M
      Crop Factor1.6x1.6x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS M Canon EOS M3
      Screen TypeFixedTilting
      Screen TechnologyClear View II TFT LCDClearView II TFT-LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot1,040k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS M Canon EOS M3
      ViewfinderElectronic (optional)
      Shutter Canon EOS M Canon EOS M3
      Shutter TypeElectronic 1st curtainElectronic 1st curtain
      Min Shutter Speed60 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)4.3 fps4.2 fps
      Max Continuous Shooting4.3 fps4.2 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferMax. Approx. 4.3fps for approx. 17 JPEG images, 6 images RAWMax. Approx. 4.2fps for approx. 1000 JPEG images, 5 images RAW
      Flash Canon EOS M Canon EOS M3
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye      		Auto
      Manual Flash On/off
      Slow Synchro
      Flash Range5.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemE-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless multi-flash supportE-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless multi-flash support
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
      Exposure Canon EOS M Canon EOS M3
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±2 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) ±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 Canon EOS M Canon EOS M3
      DxO Low Light ISO8271169
      DxO Color Depth22.122.8
      DxO Dynamic Range11.211.8
      DxO Overall Score6572
      Video Canon EOS M Canon EOS M3
      Movie File FormatMOVMP4
      Audio File FormatLPCMAAC
      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      		H.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 FormatsMPEG-4, H.264H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min30 min
      Terminals Canon EOS M Canon EOS M3
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Mini
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS M Canon EOS M3
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi connection possible
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control via smartphone
      Environmental Canon EOS M Canon EOS M3
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Canon EOS M Canon EOS M3
      Dimensions109 x 66 x 32 mm (4.29 x 2.6 x 1.26")111 x 68 x 44 mm (4.37 x 2.68 x 1.73")
      Weight (inc. batteries)298 g (0.66 lb / 10.51 oz)366 g (0.81 lb / 12.91 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.3 x 6.4 x 5.6"9.4 x 6.7 x 5.6"
      Package Weight2.15 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS M Canon EOS M3
      Battery PackLP-E12LP-E17
      Battery Life230 shots250 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Canon EOS M Canon EOS M3
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec 2 or 10 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Material of ConstructionStainless Steel, magnesium alloy, polycarbonate resin with glass fiberStainless steel, magnesium alloy, polycarbonate resin


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