Canon EOS M6 vs Canon EOS M3

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS M6 Canon EOS M3
      BrandCanonCanon
      ModelEOS M6EOS M3
      Predecessor ModelCanon EOS M3
      Successor ModelCanon EOS M6 Mark II Canon EOS M6
      MSRP$779 (body only), $899 (w/15-45mm lens), $1279 (w/18-150mm lens)$679/£489/€599 (with 18-55mm STM lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS M6 Canon EOS M3
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions22.3 x 14.9 mm22.3 x 14.9 mm
      Total Pixels25.8 Megapixel24.7 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.2 Megapixel24.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 25,600100 - 12,800
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,600
      Photo Canon EOS M6 Canon EOS M3
      ProcessorDIGIC 7DIGIC 6
      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, standardFine, normal
      Bit Depth14-Bit14-Bit
      Color SpacesRGBsRGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (White), Shade, Tungsten
      Focus Canon EOS M6 Canon EOS M3
      Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AFHybrid CMOS AF III
      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-1 to +18 EV+2 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 M6 Canon EOS M3
      Lens MountCanon EF-MCanon EF-M
      Crop Factor1.6x1.6x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS M6 Canon EOS M3
      Screen TypeTiltingTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT 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 M6 Canon EOS M3
      ViewfinderElectronic (optional EVF-DC1, EVF-DC2)Electronic (optional)
      Shutter Canon EOS M6 Canon EOS M3
      Shutter TypeElectronic, Mechanical Focal PlaneElectronic 1st curtain
      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 Shooting9.0 fps4.2 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp 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)
      Max. Approx. 4.2fps for approx. 1000 JPEG images, 5 images RAW
      Flash Canon EOS M6 Canon EOS M3
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto (E-TTL II)
      Manual Flash On/Off (3 flash power output settings)
      Auto
      Manual Flash On/off
      Slow Synchro
      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 M6 Canon EOS M3
      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 LockManual / AutoAuto: 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 M6 Canon EOS M3
      DxO Low Light ISO13171169
      DxO Color Depth23.422.8
      DxO Dynamic Range12.611.8
      DxO Overall Score7872
      Video Canon EOS M6 Canon EOS M3
      Movie File FormatMP4MP4
      Audio File FormatAACAAC
      Internal Recording ModesH.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
      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
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min30 min
      Terminals Canon EOS M6 Canon EOS M3
      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 Micro Mini
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS M6 Canon EOS M3
      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 Wired, wireless, or smartphone via smartphone
      Environmental Canon EOS M6 Canon EOS M3
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Canon EOS M6 Canon EOS M3
      Dimensions112 x 68 x 45 mm (4.41 x 2.68 x 1.77")111 x 68 x 44 mm (4.37 x 2.68 x 1.73")
      Weight (inc. batteries)390 g (0.86 lb / 13.76 oz)366 g (0.81 lb / 12.91 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8 x 6.7 x 5.3"9.4 x 6.7 x 5.6"
      Package Weight1.85 lb2.15 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS M6 Canon EOS M3
      Battery PackLP-E17LP-E17
      Battery Life295 shots250 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Canon EOS M6 Canon EOS M3
      Self Timer 2 or 10 secs, custom, remote 2 or 10 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Material of ConstructionPolycarbonateStainless steel, magnesium alloy, polycarbonate resin


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