Canon EOS M3 vs Canon EOS M6

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS M3 Canon EOS M6
      BrandCanonCanon
      ModelEOS M3EOS M6
      Predecessor ModelCanon EOS M3
      Successor ModelCanon EOS M6 Canon EOS M6 Mark II
      MSRP$679/£489/€599 (with 18-55mm STM lens)$779 (body only), $899 (w/15-45mm lens), $1279 (w/18-150mm lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS M3 Canon EOS M6
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions22.3 x 14.9 mm22.3 x 14.9 mm
      Total Pixels24.7 Megapixel25.8 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.2 Megapixel24.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 12,800100 - 25,600
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,600
      Photo Canon EOS M3 Canon EOS M6
      ProcessorDIGIC 6DIGIC 7
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40006000 x 4000
      Other Resolutions3:2 (6000 x 3368, 3984 x 2656, 2976 x 1984, 2400 x 1600), 16:9 (6000 x 3368, 3984 x 2240, 2976 x 1680, 2400 x 1344), 4:3 (5328 x 4000, 3552 x 2664, 2656 x 1992, 2112 x 1600), 1:1 (4000 x 4000, 2656 x 2656, 1984 x 1984, 1600 x 1600)
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normalFine, standard
      Bit Depth14-Bit14-Bit
      Color SpacesRGBsRGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (White), Shade, Tungsten
      Focus Canon EOS M3 Canon EOS M6
      Focusing SystemHybrid CMOS AF IIIDual Pixel CMOS AF
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      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+2 to +18 EV-1 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points4949
      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 M3 Canon EOS M6
      Lens MountCanon EF-MCanon EF-M
      Crop Factor1.6x1.6x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS M3 Canon EOS M6
      Screen TypeTiltingTilting
      Screen TechnologyClearView II TFT-LCDTFT 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 M3 Canon EOS M6
      ViewfinderElectronic (optional)Electronic (optional EVF-DC1, EVF-DC2)
      Shutter Canon EOS M3 Canon EOS M6
      Shutter TypeElectronic 1st curtainElectronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)4.2 fps
      Max Continuous Shooting4.2 fps9.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferMax. Approx. 4.2fps for approx. 1000 JPEG images, 5 images RAWUp to 6.1 fps at 24.1 MP for up to 13 Frames (Raw) / 71 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 4 fps at 24.1 MP for up to 13 Frames (Raw) / 71 Frames (JPEG)
      Flash Canon EOS M3 Canon EOS M6
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Manual Flash On/off
      Slow Synchro      		Auto (E-TTL II)
      Manual Flash On/Off (3 flash power output settings)
      Flash Range5.00 m at ISO 1005.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec
      Flash Compensation-2 to +2 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      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 Shoe
      Exposure Canon EOS M3 Canon EOS M6
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-1 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±2 EV (3 shots at 1/3 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.      		Manual / Auto
      DXO Canon EOS M3 Canon EOS M6
      DxO Low Light ISO11691317
      DxO Color Depth22.823.4
      DxO Dynamic Range11.812.6
      DxO Overall Score7278
      Video Canon EOS M3 Canon EOS M6
      Movie File FormatMP4MP4
      Audio File FormatAACAAC
      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 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [30 to 60 Mbps]
      HD: 1280 x 720 @ 50/59.94 fps [26 to 52 Mbps]
      SD: 640 x 480 @ 25/29.97 fps
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsH.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min30 min
      Terminals Canon EOS M3 Canon EOS M6
      Other I/O1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Data Output
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS M3 Canon EOS M6
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control via smartphone Wired, wireless, or smartphone
      Environmental Canon EOS M3 Canon EOS M6
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Canon EOS M3 Canon EOS M6
      Dimensions111 x 68 x 44 mm (4.37 x 2.68 x 1.73")112 x 68 x 45 mm (4.41 x 2.68 x 1.77")
      Weight (inc. batteries)366 g (0.81 lb / 12.91 oz)390 g (0.86 lb / 13.76 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9.4 x 6.7 x 5.6"8 x 6.7 x 5.3"
      Package Weight2.15 lb1.85 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS M3 Canon EOS M6
      Battery PackLP-E17LP-E17
      Battery Life250 shots295 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Canon EOS M3 Canon EOS M6
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec 2 or 10 secs, custom, remote
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Material of ConstructionStainless steel, magnesium alloy, polycarbonate resinPolycarbonate


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