• APS-C 332.3mm2
  • 24.2 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 12,800
  • APS-C 332.3mm2
  • 24.1 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 25,600

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Differences

Canon EOS M3 advantages over Canon T8i

  • Less expensive
    $700 vs $899
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • NFC
    Yes vs No
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Thinner
    44 mm vs 76 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    366g vs 515g
    Lighter weight

Canon T8i advantages over Canon EOS M3

  • Lens selection
    Excellent vs Limited
    Better lens selection gives you more options
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Shoot 4K video
    4K (UHD) vs 1080p
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Higher extended ISO
    51200 vs 25600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Focus peaking
    Both provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Touchscreen
    Both provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Both provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • External Mic Jack
    Both provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Both provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Bulb shutter
    Both provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Neither provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • Top deck display
    Neither provide
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • Dual card slots
    Neither provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

  • DSLR image quality & resolution in a mirrorless body; Higher-res 24MP APS-C sensor; Much improved AF performance; Better ergonomics with full PASM dial; Built-in Wi-Fi & NFC; Tilting LCD.

  • No built-in EVF; Limited native lens selection; Slow burst mode; Shallow buffer depth with RAW files; No 60p video frame rate or 4K video option.

  • Read our Canon EOS M3 Review

The Competition

Compared to Samsung NX3000

Canon EOS M3
Samsung NX3000
  • $700
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Touchscreen
  • $950
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Canon EOS M3 vs Samsung NX3000

Canon T8i
Samsung NX3000
  • $749
  • APS-C
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Lens selection
  • $950
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Canon T8i vs Samsung NX3000

Compared to Samsung NX500

Canon EOS M3
Samsung NX500
  • $700
  • APS-C
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Internal flash
  • $1600
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Shoot 4K video

Compare Canon EOS M3 vs Samsung NX500

Canon T8i
Samsung NX500
  • $749
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $1600
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Canon T8i vs Samsung NX500

Compared to Sony A6500

Canon EOS M3
Sony A6500
  • $700
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
  • $1216
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Larger sensor

Compare Canon EOS M3 vs Sony A6500

Canon T8i
Sony A6500
  • $749
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Less expensive
  • $1216
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon T8i vs Sony A6500

Compared to Leica TL

Canon EOS M3
Leica TL
  • $700
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Focus peaking
  • $1350
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Canon EOS M3 vs Leica TL

Canon T8i
Leica TL
  • $749
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Less expensive
  • $1350
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Canon T8i vs Leica TL

Compared to Fujifilm X-E3

Canon EOS M3
Fujifilm X-E3
  • $700
  • APS-C
  • Tiltable Screen
  • NFC
  • $699
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Larger sensor

Compare Canon EOS M3 vs Fujifilm X-E3

Canon T8i
Fujifilm X-E3
  • $749
  • APS-C
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Lens selection
  • $699
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor

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