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| Predecessor: |
Canon EOS M
EOS M vs EOS M3
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Panasonic GX8
GX8 vs GX9
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| Successor: |
Canon EOS M6
EOS M3 vs EOS M6
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|
| Model Number: |
EOS M3 |
GX9 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): |
|
GX7 Mark III |
| Camera Format: |
Compact System Camera |
Compact System Camera |
| Currently Manufactured: |
No |
Yes |
| Retail Price: |
$799.99 |
$999.99 |
| Street Price: |
$849.99 |
$897.99 |
| Date Available: |
2015-10-01 |
2018-03-15 |
| Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Weight: |
12.9 oz
(366 g)
includes batteries
|
23.3 oz
(660 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
|
| Size: |
4.4 x
2.7 x
1.7 in.
(111 x
68 x
44 mm)
|
4.9 x
2.8 x
1.8 in.
(124 x
72 x
47 mm)
|
| Waterproof: |
No |
No |
| Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
|
|
| Sensor Type: |
CMOS |
Live MOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: |
Canon |
|
| Effective Megapixels: |
24.2 |
20.3 |
| Sensor Format: |
APS-C |
4/3 |
| Sensor size: |
332.27mm2 (22.30mm x 14.90mm) |
224.9mm2 (17.30mm x 13.00mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
3.72 microns |
3.34 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: |
1.6x |
2.0x |
| Aspect Ratio: |
3:2 |
4:3 |
| Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: |
Fixed |
None |
| Self-Cleaning: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
Yes |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
Yes |
No |
| DxO Sensor Score: |
72 |
|
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
22.8 |
|
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
11.8 |
|
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
1,169 |
|
| Image Resolution: |
6000 x 4000
(24.0 MP,
3:2),
4320 x 2880
(12.4 MP,
3:2),
2880 x 1920
(5.5 MP,
3:2),
2304 x 1536
(3.5 MP,
3:2),
720 x 480
(0.3 MP,
3:2),
5328 x 4000
(21.3 MP,
4:3),
3840 x 2880
(11.1 MP,
4:3),
2560 x 1920
(4.9 MP,
4:3),
2048 x 1536
(3.1 MP,
4:3),
640 x 480
(0.3 MP,
4:3),
6000 x 3376
(20.3 MP,
16:9),
4320 x 2432
(10.5 MP,
16:9),
2880 x 1616
(4.7 MP,
16:9),
1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9),
720 x 408
(0.3 MP,
Other),
4000 x 4000
(16.0 MP,
1:1),
2880 x 2880
(8.3 MP,
1:1),
1920 x 1920
(3.7 MP,
1:1),
1536 x 1536
(2.4 MP,
1:1),
480 x 480
(0.2 MP,
1:1) |
5184 x 3888
(20.2 MP,
4:3),
3712 x 2784
(10.3 MP,
4:3),
2624 x 1968
(5.2 MP,
4:3),
1824 x 1368
(2.5 MP,
4:3),
5184 x 3456
(17.9 MP,
3:2),
3712 x 2480
(9.2 MP,
3:2),
2624 x 1752
(4.6 MP,
3:2),
1824 x 1216
(2.2 MP,
3:2),
5184 x 2920
(15.1 MP,
16:9),
3840 x 2160
(8.3 MP,
16:9),
1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9),
1824 x 1024
(1.9 MP,
16:9),
3888 x 3888
(15.1 MP,
1:1),
2784 x 2784
(7.8 MP,
1:1),
1968 x 1968
(3.9 MP,
1:1),
1712 x 1712
(2.9 MP,
1:1) |
| Image File Format: |
JPEG, .CR2 14-bit RAW, RAW+L/F JPEG |
JPEG (EXIF 2.31), RAW, RAW + JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: |
4.2 |
9.2 |
| Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p)
640x480 (30p/25p)
|
3840x2160 (30p/24p)
1920x1080 (60p/60i/30p/24p)
1280x720 (30p)
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| Movie File Format: |
MP4 [Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (stereo)] |
AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2ch) / MP4 (Audio format AAC 2ch) |
| Composite Video Out: |
No |
No |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
n/a |
n/a |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
n/a |
n/a |
| HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
| HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
|
|
| Lens Mount: |
Canon EF-M |
Micro Four Thirds |
| Lens: |
Canon EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM |
Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-60mm F3.5 - 5.6 Asph. Power OIS (H-FS12060) |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
29 -
88mm
|
24 -
120mm
|
| Focal Length (actual): |
18 -
55mm
|
12 -
60mm
|
| Zoom Ratio: |
3.10x |
5.00x |
| 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) - f/22 |
| 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 |
58.0mm |
| Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Digital Zoom: |
|
Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: |
|
2x, 4x |
| Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: |
Hybrid CMOS AF III PDAF/CDAF on image sensor: FlexiZone - Multi (49 zones, AF at the touched Zone), Single; Face Detection + Tracking AF |
Contrast Detection with DFD: Face/Eye detection, Tracking, 49-area, Custom Multi, 1-area, Pinpoint; One Shot AF, Shutter AF, Half Press Release, Quick AF, Continuous AF (during motion picture recording), Eye Sensor AF, AF+MF, MF Assist, Touch MF Assist, Focus Peaking, Touch AF/AE Function, Touch Pad AF, Touch Shutter |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
| Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Viewfinder: |
No / LCD
|
EVF / LCD
|
| Viewfinder Type: |
Optional Electronic Viewfinder EVF-DC1: (0.48 type), 4:3 aspect ratio, Approx. 2,360,000 dots, 100% coverage |
Tilting 2760k-dot equivalent (field sequential) LCD, 1.39x / 0.70x (35mm eq.) magnification, 17.5mm eyepoint, -4 to +3 diopter, eye sensor |
| Focus Peaking: |
Yes |
Yes |
| EVF Resolution: |
n/a
|
920,000 dots
|
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
|
0.70x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
|
1.39x |
| Eye-level Viewfinder: |
No |
Yes |
| Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: |
1,040,000 dots
|
1,240,000 dots
(413,300 px)
|
| Touchscreen: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Articulating Screen: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
No |
| Selfie Screen: |
Yes |
No |
| Max Playback Zoom: |
10.0x |
16.0x |
| Top Deck Display: |
No |
No |
|
|
| Maximum ISO (native): |
12800 |
25600 |
| Minimum ISO (native): |
100 |
200 |
| ISO Settings: |
Auto (100-12800), 100-12800 in 1/3EV steps, expandable to H=25600 |
Auto, iISO, 100 (extended), 200 - 25600; in 1 or 1/3 EV steps |
| Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
| White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Twilight and Sunset, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Custom |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, Flash, White Set 1-4, Color Temperature Setting (2,500-10,000K in 100K steps) |
| Shutter Speed Range: |
1/4000 - 30 sec |
1/16000 - 60 sec |
| Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 3.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
|
+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
|
| Metering Modes: |
Evaluative metering (384 zones), partial metering (center: approx. 10%), spot metering (center: approx. 2.%), center-weighted average metering |
1728-zone Intelligent Multiple, 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 Assist (Background Blur, Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, Color Tone, Monochrome (Off/ BW/ S (Sepia)/ B (Blue)/ P (Purple) /G (Green)), SCN (Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Handheld Night Scene, Food), Creative Filters (HDR, Fish-eye Effect, Art Bold Effect, Water Painting Effect, Miniature Effect (Stills and Movie), Toy Camera Effect, Soft Focus, Grainy B/W) |
Sweep Panorama (Standard/Wide); Creative Control: Expressive, Retro, Old Days, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, L. Monochrome D, Monochrome, Dynamic Monochrome, Rough Monochrome, Silky Monochrome, Impressive Art, High Dynamic, Cross Process, Toy Effect, Toy Pop, Bleach Bypass, Miniature Effect, Soft Focus, Fantasy, Star Filter, One Point Color, Sunshine |
| Self Timer: |
10, 2 seconds |
2, 10, 3 shots in 10 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
|
Yes |
| High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
| Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Flash Modes: |
Auto, Manual Flash On/off, Slow Synchro; FE Lock, Red-eye Reduction |
Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off; 1st. Curtain Sync, 2nd Curtain Sync. |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
5.0 m /
16.4 ft.
|
4.2 m /
13.8 ft.
|
| Flash Range Description: |
GN=5 (m, ISO 100); range depends on lens aperture |
GN=6.0m (ISO 200) |
| Max Flash Sync: |
1/200 |
1/200 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
|
+/- 3.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
|
| External Flash Connection: |
Hot Shoe |
Hot Shoe |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
No |
No |
| Usable Memory Types: |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: |
UHS-I |
UHS-I |
| Other Memory: |
UHS-I compliant |
|
| Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
| RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: |
.CR2 14-bit RAW, RAW+L/F JPEG |
RAW, RAW + JPEG |
| Movie File Format: |
MP4 [Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (stereo)] |
AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2ch) / MP4 (Audio format AAC 2ch) |
| Included Memory: |
No memory included |
No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: |
|
|
| Built-In Wi-Fi: |
Yes |
Yes |
| NFC: |
Yes |
No |
| Bluetooth: |
No |
Yes |
| Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
| Microphone Jack: |
Yes |
No |
| Headphone Jack: |
No |
No |
| External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi |
| PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Remote Control: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Remote Control Type: |
Wi-Fi or optional RC-6 wireless remote |
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth |
| Connections (extended): |
Mini (Type C) HDMI, 3.5mm External Stereo Mic Jack |
Micro HDMI (Type-D), Micro-B USB 2.0 port |
|
|
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
1.11 |
<0.3 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
|
|
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
|
|
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
1.38 |
<0.3 |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
No |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
4.2 |
9.2 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
Unlimited |
140 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
4.0 |
9.1 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
4 |
32 |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
4.0 |
9.2 |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
4 |
29 |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.13 seconds |
0.15 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
|
|
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
|
|
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
|
|
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.112 seconds |
0.060 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
0.59 seconds |
0.36 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.056 seconds |
0.050 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): |
|
|
| Startup Time: |
2.4 seconds |
1.0 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: |
1.6 seconds |
0.5 seconds |
| Flash cycle time, full power: |
3.5 seconds |
1.5 seconds |
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
250 shots |
260 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
|
250 shots |
| Battery Life, Video: |
|
70 minutes
|
| Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary |
Proprietary |
| Usable Battery Types: |
LP-E17 Lithium-ion rechargeble |
7.2v, 1200mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary LP-E17 Lithium-ion rechargeble
|
1 x Proprietary 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 |
| Included Software: |
EOS Digital Solutions Disc (Digital Photo Professional, Picture Style Editor, EOS Utility, Image Transfer Utility ) |
|
| OS Compatibility: |
Windows 7/8/8.1, Mac OS X 10.8+ |
|
| Notes & Features: |
Comes in black or white. |
Available in black or silver. |
