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Canon EOS M3
EOS M vs EOS M3 |
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| General | ||
| Model Number: | EOS M | HX400V |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | Compact System Camera | EVF |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | Yes |
| Retail Price: | $600.00 | $499.99 |
| Street Price: | $448.00 | |
| Date Available: | 2012-10-15 | 2014-03-01 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
17.7 oz
(503 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
23.3 oz
(660 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
4.3 x
2.6 x
1.3 in. (109 x 67 x 32 mm) |
5.1 x
3.7 x
4.1 in. (130 x 93 x 103 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Canon | Sony Exmor R |
| Effective Megapixels: | 18.0 | 20.4 |
| Sensor Format: | APS-C | 1/2.3 inch |
| Sensor size: | 332.27mm2 (22.30mm x 14.90mm) | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 4.30 microns | 1.19 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.6x | n/a |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 4:3 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes | No |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | Yes | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 65 | |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 22.1 | |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 11.2 | |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 827 | |
| 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) |
5184 x 3888
(20.2 MP,
4:3), 3648 x 2736 (10.0 MP, 4:3), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 5184 x 2920 (15.1 MP, 16:9), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 11520 x 1080 (12.4 MP, Other), 7152 x 1080 (7.7 MP, Other), 4912 x 1920 (9.4 MP, Other) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG, .CR2 14-bit RAW, RAW+L/F JPEG | JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 4.2 | 9.9 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p) 640x480 (30p/25p) |
1920x1080 (60p(28Mbps)/60i(24/17Mbps)/24p(24/17Mbps))
1440x1080 (30p(12Mbps)) 640x480 (30p(3Mbps)) |
| Movie File Format: | MOV (Image data: H.264; audio: Linear PCM (Stereo)) | AVCHD 2.0 / MPEG-4 AVC (H.264) with Dolby Digital (AC3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC audio |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | ||
| HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | Canon EF-M | n/a |
| Lens: | Canon EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM | Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T*; 15 elements in 10 groups (including 1 Super ED glass element, 2 ED glass elements, and 3 aspheric elements) |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 29 - 88mm | 24 - 1,200mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 18 - 55mm | 4.3 - 215mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 3.10x | 50.00x |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5 - f/22 (W) / f/5.6 - f/36 (T); 7-blade circular aperture | f/2.8 (wide) / f/6.3 (tele) - f/8 |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity |
1 cm to Infinity 0.4 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: | ||
| Filter Thread: | 58.0mm | n/a |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes | |
| Digital Zoom Values: | 2x Clear Image Zoom, Up to 4x standard digital zoom | |
| 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 | Contrast Detection: Wide, Center, Flexible Spot (S / M / L) |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | No / LCD | EVF / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | EVF type; 0.2-inch (0.5cm), 201k-dots | |
| Focus Peaking: | No | No |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | 201,000 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 | Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
| Selfie Screen: | No | No |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 10.0x | |
| Top Deck Display: | No | |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 12800 | 3200 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 80 |
| ISO Settings: | Auto (100-6400), 100-12800 in 1EV steps, expandable to H=25600 | Auto (80-3200), limit), 80, 100, 125, 160, 200, 250, 320, 400, 500, 640, 800, 1000, 1250, 1600, 2000, 2500, 3200; (Up to ISO 12800 available with MF NR) |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Twilight and Sunset, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Custom | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent1, Fluorescent2, Fluorescent3, Incandescent, Flash, C.Temp, Fliter, Custom |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 30 sec | 1/4000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | No |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | Evaluative metering, partial metering (center: approx. 11%), spot metering (center: approx. 2.8%), center-weighted average metering | Multi segment, Center- weighted, Spot |
| 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 modes: High Sensitivity, Night Scene, Handheld Twilight, Night Portrait, Landscape, Portrait, Soft Skin, Anti Motion Blur, Beach, Snow,Fireworks, Advanced Sports Shooting, Gourmet, Pet Mode, Intelligent Sweep Panorama (360) |
| Self Timer: | 10, 2 seconds | 2, 10, Portrait1, Portrait2 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | No | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye; FE Lock | Flash Off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Advanced Flash, Rear Sync., Wireless (with optional compliant flash) |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | n/a | ISO Auto: 0.5 to 8.5m (W) / 2.4 to 3.5m (T) |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/200 | |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe | Multi Interface Shoe |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | MS Duo / MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | UHS-I | |
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | No |
| Uncompressed Format: | .CR2 14-bit RAW, RAW+L/F JPEG | |
| Movie File Format: | MOV (Image data: H.264; audio: Linear PCM (Stereo)) | AVCHD 2.0 / MPEG-4 AVC (H.264) with Dolby Digital (AC3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC audio |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | Yes |
| NFC: | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth: | No | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No | Yes |
| Microphone Jack: | Yes | No |
| Headphone Jack: | No | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | No |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional RC-6 wireless remote | Via Wi-Fi |
| Connections (extended): | Mini HDMI, External 3.5mm Stereo Mic Jack | Micro HDMI (Type D), Multi Terminal (USB/AV) |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 1.94 | |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 2.02 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | Unlimited | |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 2.33 | |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 4.2 | 9.9 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 13 | 10 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 4.4 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 6 | |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 4.1 | |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 3 | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.74 seconds | 0.34 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | 0.14 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.173 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | ||
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.051 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | Full AF shutter lag, wide area mode = 0.878s | |
| Startup Time: | 2.7 seconds | |
| Play -> Record Time: | 1.4 seconds | |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | ||
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 230 shots | 300 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 380 shots | |
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary LP-E12 | Proprietary NP-BX1 |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeble | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary LP-E12 Lithium-ion rechargeble | 1 x Proprietary NP-BX1 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | No |
| Internal Charging Supported: | No | Yes |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | EOS Digital Solutions Disc | |
| 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. | BIONZ X image processor, 10fps full-res burst mode, 4K still image output over HDMI, built-in Wi-Fi with NFC, Multi Interface Shoe, Built-in GPS (V version). |
