Canon EOS M3 vs Nikon P900

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Canon EOS M3 vs Nikon P900

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APS-C 332.3mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

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What’s the bottom line? Read our Canon EOS M3 conclusion.

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.1 megapixels
24.00mm - 2000.00mm (35mm eq.)

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How does it shoot? Nikon P900 in the real world.
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What’s the bottom line? Read our Nikon P900 conclusion.

Succeeded by the Canon EOS M6
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Succeeded by the Nikon P950
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Differences

Canon EOS M3 advantages over Nikon P900

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 3.72 vs 1.34 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
RAW file ability
Yes vs No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Thinner
44 mm vs 137 mm
Thinner
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Lighter weight
366g vs 916g
Lighter weight
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
More pixels
24.2 vs 16.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Longer exposure
30 vs 15 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 7 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 12800 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Nikon P900 advantages over Canon EOS M3

Less expensive
$597* vs $850
Save money for lenses or accessories
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
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Fast startup
~1.20 vs 2.4 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

360 vs 250 shots
Capture more photos
Higher max flash sync
1/4000 vs 1/200 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Faster JPEG shooting
7.1 fps vs 4.2 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Both provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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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

Farthest zoom reach for a fixed lens camera (2000mm eq.); Good image quality for its class; Good vibration reduction; Fast aperture at wide angle (f/2.8); Excellent value for the price.
No RAW file recording; Limited capabilities in low light, including struggling with autofocus; Lens not as sharp at full tele end; No hot shoe.
Read our Nikon P900 Review

The Competition

Compared to Panasonic FZ70

Canon EOS M3

Panasonic FZ70

$850
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$660
1/2.3 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon EOS M3 vs Panasonic FZ70

Nikon P900

Panasonic FZ70

$697
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

$660
1/2.3 inch

RAW file ability
Lighter weight

Compare Nikon P900 vs Panasonic FZ70

Compared to Sony A6000

Canon EOS M3

Sony A6000

$850
APS-C

Touchscreen
More telephoto lens reach

$674
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

Compare Canon EOS M3 vs Sony A6000

Nikon P900

Sony A6000

$697
1/2.3 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$674
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon P900 vs Sony A6000

Compared to Samsung NX3000

Canon EOS M3

Samsung NX3000

$850
APS-C

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

$950
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon EOS M3 vs Samsung NX3000

Nikon P900

Samsung NX3000

$697
1/2.3 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

$950
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon P900 vs Samsung NX3000

Compared to Fujifilm X-E3

Canon EOS M3

Fujifilm X-E3

$850
APS-C

Tiltable Screen
NFC

$699
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

Compare Canon EOS M3 vs Fujifilm X-E3

Nikon P900

Fujifilm X-E3

$697
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$699
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon P900 vs Fujifilm X-E3

Compared to Nikon P950

Canon EOS M3

Nikon P950

$850
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$797
1/2.3 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon EOS M3 vs Nikon P950

Nikon P900

Nikon P950

$697
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
NFC

$797
1/2.3 inch

Shoot 4K video
RAW file ability

Compare Nikon P900 vs Nikon P950

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