Canon EOS M3 vs Sony Alpha 9 III

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS M3 Sony Alpha 9 III
      BrandCanonSony
      ModelEOS M3Alpha 9 III
      Predecessor ModelSony Alpha 9 II
      Successor ModelCanon EOS M6
      MSRP$679/£489/€599 (with 18-55mm STM lens)$5999.99
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS M3 Sony Alpha 9 III
      Sensor TypeCMOSStacked CMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CFull Frame
      Sensor Dimensions22.3 x 14.9 mm35.6 x 23.8 mm
      Total Pixels24.7 Megapixel25.2 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.2 Megapixel24.6 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 12,800250 - 25,600
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,600125 - 51,200
      Photo Canon EOS M3 Sony Alpha 9 III
      ProcessorDIGIC 6BIONZ XR
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40006000 x 4000
      Other Resolutions3936 x 2632, 3008 x 2000
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatRAW, HEIF, JPEG
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normal
      Bit Depth14-Bit14-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Canon EOS M3 Sony Alpha 9 III
      Focusing SystemHybrid CMOS AF IIIFast Hybrid AF (Phase-detection / Contrast-detection)
      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 AF
      AF Detection Range+2 to +18 EV-5 to +20 EV
      Number of Focus Points49759
      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 Sony Alpha 9 III
      Lens MountCanon EF-MSony E
      Crop Factor1.6x1x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation8 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Lens Breathing Correction
      Gyroscopic Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS M3 Sony Alpha 9 III
      Screen TypeTiltingFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyClearView II TFT-LCDLCD
      Touch Screen
      Tilt&Flip Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.2"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot2,360k dots
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS M3 Sony Alpha 9 III
      ViewfinderElectronic (optional)Electronic (OLED)
      Viewfinder Size0.64"
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.9x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.9x
      Viewfinder Resolution9,437k dots
      Viewfinder Eyepoint25 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3
      120 fps Viewfinder Refresh Rate
      Shutter Canon EOS M3 Sony Alpha 9 III
      Shutter TypeElectronic 1st curtainElectronic Global Shutter
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30s
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/80000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)4.2 fps30.0 fps
      Max Continuous Shooting (Electronic)120.0 fps
      Max Continuous Shooting4.2 fps120.0 fps
      Anti-dust Shutter
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferMax. Approx. 4.2fps for approx. 1000 JPEG images, 5 images RAWUp to 120 fps at 24.6 MP
      Flash Canon EOS M3 Sony Alpha 9 III
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Manual Flash On/off
      Slow Synchro      		Flash off
      Autoflash
      Fill-flash
      Slow Sync.
      Rear Sync.
      Red-eye reduction
      Wireless
      Hi-speed sync
      Flash Range5.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/80000 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemE-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless multi-flash supportTTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeShoe Mount, PC Terminal
      Exposure Canon EOS M3 Sony Alpha 9 III
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial      		1200-zone evaluative
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-5 to +17 EV
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3, 1/2 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 Canon EOS M3 Sony Alpha 9 III
      DxO Low Light ISO11693434
      DxO Color Depth22.825.0
      DxO Dynamic Range11.814.0
      DxO Overall Score7293
      Video Canon EOS M3 Sony Alpha 9 III
      Movie File FormatMP4
      Audio File FormatAACLPCM
      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      		XAVC HS/XAVC S/XAVC S-I 4:2:2/4:2:0 8/10-Bit
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120 fps [30 to 600 Mb/s]
      1920 x 1080 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120 fps [16 to 222 Mb/s]
      Video FormatsH.264MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10803840 x 2160
      External Recording ModesRaw 16-Bit via HDMI
      4672 x 2628 at 23.98/29.97/59.94 fps
      4:2:2 8-Bit via HDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97 fps
      1920 x 1080 at 23.98/50/59.94 fps
      1920 x 1080i at 50/59.94 fps
      No crop on 4K Videos
      Focus Mapping function for Videos
      Webcam Functionality
      Gamma CurveS Cinetone, Sony S-Log 3
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      IP Streaming
      Terminals Canon EOS M3 Sony Alpha 9 III
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Power I/O1 x USB-C Input/Output
      Other I/O1 x RJ45 Data Output
      1 x USB-C Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      1 x PC Sync Socket (Sync) Output
      1 x Sony Multi/Micro-USB Input/Output
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 3.2 Gen 2x1 (10 GBit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Full Size
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS M3 Sony Alpha 9 III
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHzWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Bluetooth Version5.0
      NFC
      Mobile App Compatible: Android & iOS
      App Name: Creators' App
      Functionality: Access Stored Files, Adjust Settings, Remote Control, View Live Feed
      *As of November, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
      Remote Control via smartphone
      Environmental Canon EOS M3 Sony Alpha 9 III
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Physical Canon EOS M3 Sony Alpha 9 III
      Dimensions111 x 68 x 44 mm (4.37 x 2.68 x 1.73")136 x 97 x 83 mm (5.35 x 3.82 x 3.27")
      Weight (inc. batteries)366 g (0.81 lb / 12.91 oz)678 g (1.49 lb / 23.92 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9.4 x 6.7 x 5.6"
      Package Weight2.15 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS M3 Sony Alpha 9 III
      Battery PackLP-E17NP-FZ100
      Battery Life250 shots530 shots with LVD
      400 shots with viewfinder
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Dual Slot: CFexpress Type A / SD (UHS-II)
      Other Canon EOS M3 Sony Alpha 9 III
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec 2, 5, 10 secs + continuous, 3 or 5 frames
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Material of ConstructionStainless steel, magnesium alloy, polycarbonate resinMagnesium Alloy
      Electronic Level Gauge


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