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Canon EOS M3
EOS M vs EOS M3 |
Nikon V3
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| General | ||
| Model Number: | EOS M | V2 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | Compact System Camera | Compact System Camera |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
| Retail Price: | $600.00 | $899.95 |
| Street Price: | $899.95 | |
| Date Available: | 2012-10-15 | 2012-11-30 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
17.7 oz
(503 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
16.1 oz
(457 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
| Size: |
4.3 x
2.6 x
1.3 in. (109 x 67 x 32 mm) |
4.2 x
3.2 x
1.8 in. (108 x 82 x 46 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Canon | Aptina |
| Effective Megapixels: | 18.0 | 14.2 |
| Sensor Format: | APS-C | 1 inch |
| Sensor size: | 332.27mm2 (22.30mm x 14.90mm) | 116.16mm2 (13.20mm x 8.80mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 4.30 microns | 2.86 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.6x | 2.7x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | Fixed |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes | Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | Yes | Yes |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 65 | 50 |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 22.1 | 20.2 |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 11.2 | 10.8 |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 827 | 403 |
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
5184 x 3456
(17.9 MP,
3:2), 3456 x 2304 (8.0 MP, 3:2), 2592 x 1728 (4.5 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1280 (2.5 MP, 3:2), 720 x 480 (0.3 MP, 3:2) |
4608 x 3072
(14.2 MP,
3:2), 3456 x 3072 (10.6 MP, Other), 2304 x 1536 (3.5 MP, 3:2) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG, .CR2 14-bit RAW, RAW+L/F JPEG | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), 12-bit NEF RAW, RAW+JPG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 4.2 | 60.6 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p) 640x480 (30p/25p) |
1920x1080 (60i/30p)
1280x720 (60p/30p) 640x240 (400p) 320x120 (1200p) |
| Movie File Format: | MOV (Image data: H.264; audio: Linear PCM (Stereo)) | MOV H.264/MPEG-4 AVC with AAC sound |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | No |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | n/a |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | |
| HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | Canon EF-M | Nikon 1 |
| Lens: | Canon EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM | 1 Nikkor 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 VR |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 29 - 88mm | 27 - 81mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 18 - 55mm | 10 - 30mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 3.10x | 3.00x |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5 - f/22 (W) / f/5.6 - f/36 (T); 7-blade circular aperture | f/3.5 (W)- f/5.6 (T) |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity |
20 cm to Infinity 7.9 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: | ||
| Filter Thread: | 58.0mm | 40.5mm |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | ||
| Digital Zoom Values: | ||
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Hybrid phase-detect/contrast-detect AF on image sensor: FlexiZone - Multi (31 zones, AF at the touched Zone), Single; Face Detection + Tracking AF | Hybrid autofocus (phase detection/contrast-detect AF): Single-point AF: 135 focus areas; the center 73 areas support phase-detection AF; Auto-area AF: 41 focus areas |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | No / LCD | EVF / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | EVF type; 0.47-inch, 1440k-dot color TFT LCD, 100% coverage, eye sensor, 18mm eyepoint, -3 to +2 m^-1 diopter, eye sensor | |
| Focus Peaking: | No | No |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | 1,440,000 dots |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | ||
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | ||
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | Yes |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 1,040,000 dots | 921,600 dots (307,200 px) |
| Touchscreen: | Yes | No |
| Articulating Screen: | No | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
| Selfie Screen: | No | No |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 10.0x | |
| Top Deck Display: | No | No |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 12800 | 6400 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 160 |
| ISO Settings: | Auto (100-6400), 100-12800 in 1EV steps, expandable to H=25600 | Auto (ISO 160-6400, 160-3200, 160-800), 160, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400; in 1 EV steps |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Twilight and Sunset, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Custom | Auto, incandescent, fluorescent, direct sunlight, flash, cloudy, shade, preset manual, all except preset manual with fine tuning |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 30 sec | 1/16000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | Evaluative metering, partial metering (center: approx. 11%), spot metering (center: approx. 2.8%), center-weighted average metering | Matrix, Center-weighted (4.5mm), Spot (2mm) |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Creative Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, Handheld Night Scene mode, HDR Backlight Control mode, Multi-Shot Noise Reduction; Creative filters (Art Bold, Water painting, Grainy B/W, Soft focus, Toy camera, Miniature effect, Fish-eye) | Scene (Portrait, Landscape, Night Landscape, Night Portrait, Close-up, Auto), Best Moment Capture (Slow View and Smart Photo Selector), Advanced movie, Motion Snapshot; Active D-Lighting, In-camera HDR, Live Image Control. |
| Self Timer: | 10, 2 seconds | 2, 10 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | |
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | No | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye; FE Lock | Fill flash, fill flash + slow sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction + slow sync, rear-curtain sync, rear curtain + slow sync |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | 5.0 m / 16.4 ft. |
| Flash Range Description: | n/a | GN=6.3m at ISO 160; Range is lens aperture dependent. |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/200 | 1/250 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | -3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe | Accessory port |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | UHS-I | |
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | .CR2 14-bit RAW, RAW+L/F JPEG | 12-bit NEF RAW, RAW+JPG |
| Movie File Format: | MOV (Image data: H.264; audio: Linear PCM (Stereo)) | MOV H.264/MPEG-4 AVC with AAC sound |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | 0.0 MB |
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
| NFC: | No | No |
| Bluetooth: | No | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | Yes | No |
| Headphone Jack: | No | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional RC-6 wireless remote | Optional ML-L3 IR remote |
| Connections (extended): | Mini HDMI, External 3.5mm Stereo Mic Jack | HDMI out (Type C, Mini), Multi Accessory Port, Stereo Mic Jack (3.5mm) |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 1.94 | 0.32 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 2.02 | 0.32 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 2.33 | 0.31 |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | No |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 4.2 | 60.6 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 13 | 40 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 4.4 | 58.8 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 6 | 40 |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 4.1 | 62.5 |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 3 | 40 |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.74 seconds | 0.07 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.173 seconds | 0.055 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.39 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.051 seconds | 0.055 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | Full AF shutter lag, wide area mode = 0.878s | Full Autofocus, Auto-area AF mode = 0.148s |
| Startup Time: | 2.7 seconds | 2.1 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: | 1.4 seconds | 0.6 seconds |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 2.1 seconds | |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 230 shots | 310 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary LP-E12 | Proprietary EN-EL21 |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeble | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary LP-E12 Lithium-ion rechargeble | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL21 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | Yes |
| Internal Charging Supported: | No | No |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | EOS Digital Solutions Disc | ViewNX 2 / Short Movie Creator CD-ROM |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows XP inc SP3 / Vista inc SP1 and SP2 (excl. Starter Edition) / 7 (excl. Starter Edition) OS X v10.6-10.7 (Intel processor required) | |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | Full HD movies with Movie Servo AF, manual exposure control, built-in stereo mic with manual audio level adjustment, Video Snapshot. DIGIC 5 processor, Hybrid CMOS AF, 3-inch 1.04M-dot touchscreen LCD, optional EF lens adapter. Available in black or white. | Available in black or white. |
