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Predecessor: |
Canon EOS M
EOS M vs EOS M3
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Successor: |
Canon EOS M6
EOS M3 vs EOS M6
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Ricoh Theta V
Theta S vs Theta V
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Model Number: |
EOS M3 |
Theta S |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
Compact System Camera |
Other |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
Yes |
Retail Price: |
$799.99 |
$349.95 |
Street Price: |
$849.99 |
$289.99 |
Date Available: |
2015-10-01 |
2015-10-30 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
12.9 oz
(366 g)
includes batteries
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4.4 oz
(125 g)
includes batteries
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Size: |
4.4 x
2.7 x
1.7 in.
(111 x
68 x
44 mm)
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1.7 x
5.1 x
0.9 in.
(44 x
130 x
23 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
CMOS |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
Canon |
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Effective Megapixels: |
24.2 |
14.5 |
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: |
3.72 microns |
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Focal Length Multiplier: |
1.6x |
n/a |
Aspect Ratio: |
3:2 |
4:3 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
Fixed |
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Self-Cleaning: |
Yes |
No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
Yes |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
72 |
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DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
22.8 |
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DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
11.8 |
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DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
1,169 |
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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) |
5376 x 2688
(14.5 MP,
Other), 2048 x 1024
(2.1 MP,
Other) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG, .CR2 14-bit RAW, RAW+L/F JPEG |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3) |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
4.2 |
n/a |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p)
640x480 (30p/25p)
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1920x1080 (30p)
1280x720 (15p)
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Movie File Format: |
MP4 [Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (stereo)] |
MP4 (video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, audio: AAC); Live streaming via HDMI supported (L:1920x1080/30fps M: 1280x720/30fps S: 720x480/30fps); Live streaming (USB): Motion JPEG (1280x720/15fps) |
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 |
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Lens Mount: |
Canon EF-M |
n/a |
Lens: |
Canon EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM |
Dual lenses; 7 elements in 6 groups |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
29 -
88mm
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7.3mm |
Focal Length (actual): |
18 -
55mm
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1.3mm |
Zoom Ratio: |
3.10x |
1.00x |
Aperture Range: |
f/3.5 - f/22 (W) / f/5.6 - f/36 (T); 7-blade circular aperture |
f/2.0 (fixed) |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
25 cm to Infinity
9.8 in to Infinity
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10 cm to Infinity
3.9 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
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Filter Thread: |
58.0mm |
n/a |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
Yes |
No |
Digital Zoom: |
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Digital Zoom Values: |
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Auto Focus: |
Yes |
No |
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 |
n/a |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
n/a |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
No |
Viewfinder: |
No / LCD
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No / No LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
Optional Electronic Viewfinder EVF-DC1: (0.48 type), 4:3 aspect ratio, Approx. 2,360,000 dots, 100% coverage |
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Focus Peaking: |
Yes |
No |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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n/a
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
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Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
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Eye-level Viewfinder: |
No |
No |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
No |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
0.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
1,040,000 dots
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Touchscreen: |
Yes |
No |
Articulating Screen: |
Yes |
No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
No |
Selfie Screen: |
Yes |
No |
Max Playback Zoom: |
10.0x |
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Top Deck Display: |
No |
No |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
12800 |
1600 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
100 |
100 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto (100-12800), 100-12800 in 1/3EV steps, expandable to H=25600 |
Auto, 100-1600 |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Twilight and Sunset, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Custom |
Auto, Outdoors, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent lamp 1, Incandescent lamp 2, Daylight color fluorescent lamp, Natural white fluorescent lamp, White fluorescent lamp, Light bulb color fluorescent lamp |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/4000 - 30 sec |
1/6400 - 60 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
No |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 3.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 2.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
Evaluative metering (384 zones), partial metering (center: approx. 10%), spot metering (center: approx. 2.%), center-weighted average metering |
Multi-segment |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
No |
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) |
Stills: Auto, ISO Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual; Movies: Auto |
Self Timer: |
10, 2 seconds |
5, Custom seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
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Yes |
High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
No |
Flash Modes: |
Auto, Manual Flash On/off, Slow Synchro; FE Lock, Red-eye Reduction |
n/a |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
5.0 m /
16.4 ft.
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n/a |
Flash Range Description: |
GN=5 (m, ISO 100); range depends on lens aperture |
n/a |
Max Flash Sync: |
1/200 |
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Flash Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
Hot Shoe |
n/a |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
No |
No |
Usable Memory Types: |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
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UHS Support: |
UHS-I |
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Other Memory: |
UHS-I compliant |
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Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
No |
Uncompressed Format: |
.CR2 14-bit RAW, RAW+L/F JPEG |
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Movie File Format: |
MP4 [Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (stereo)] |
MP4 (video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, audio: AAC); Live streaming via HDMI supported (L:1920x1080/30fps M: 1280x720/30fps S: 720x480/30fps); Live streaming (USB): Motion JPEG (1280x720/15fps) |
Included Memory: |
No memory included |
8,000.0 MB |
Included Memory Type: |
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Internal |
Built-In Wi-Fi: |
Yes |
Yes |
NFC: |
Yes |
No |
Bluetooth: |
No |
No |
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,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
No |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
Wi-Fi or optional RC-6 wireless remote |
Via Wi-Fi or CA-3 USB cable switch |
Connections (extended): |
Mini (Type C) HDMI, 3.5mm External Stereo Mic Jack |
Micro USB 2.0, Micro HDMI (Type-D) |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
1.11 |
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Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
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Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
1.38 |
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Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
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JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
4.2 |
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Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
Unlimited |
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RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
4.0 |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
4 |
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RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
4.0 |
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Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
4 |
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Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.13 seconds |
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Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.112 seconds |
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Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
0.59 seconds |
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Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.056 seconds |
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Shutter Lag (notes): |
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Startup Time: |
2.4 seconds |
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Play -> Record Time: |
1.6 seconds |
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Flash cycle time, full power: |
3.5 seconds |
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Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
250 shots |
260 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
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Battery Life, Video: |
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary |
Built-in |
Usable Battery Types: |
LP-E17 Lithium-ion rechargeble |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary LP-E17 Lithium-ion rechargeble
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Built-in lithium-ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
No |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
Yes |
No |
Internal Charging Supported: |
No |
Yes |
Included Software: |
EOS Digital Solutions Disc (Digital Photo Professional, Picture Style Editor, EOS Utility, Image Transfer Utility ) |
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OS Compatibility: |
Windows 7/8/8.1, Mac OS X 10.8+ |
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Notes & Features: |
Comes in black or white. |
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