• APS-C 332.3mm2
  • 24.2 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 12,800
  • APS-C 366.6mm2
  • 24.2 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 32,000

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Differences

Canon EOS M3 advantages over Sony ZV-E10

  • More telephoto lens reach
    88 mm vs 75 mm
    Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Sony ZV-E10 advantages over Canon EOS M3

  • Lens selection
    Good vs Limited
    Better lens selection gives you more options
  • Larger sensor
    APS-C vs APS-C
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Less expensive
    $698 vs $850
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Shoot 4K video
    4K (UHD) vs 1080p
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Newer
    3 years vs 9 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • Headphone jack
    Yes vs No
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Wider angle kit lens
    24 mm vs 29 mm
    Capture more of the scene with the included lens
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    11.0 fps vs 4.2 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • 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
  • Tiltable Screen
    Both provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Both provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Both provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • 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

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • 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

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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 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

Sony ZV-E10
Sony A6000
  • $631
  • APS-C
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $674
  • APS-C
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Internal flash

Compare Sony ZV-E10 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

Sony ZV-E10
Samsung NX3000
  • $631
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Focus peaking
  • $950
  • APS-C

Compare Sony ZV-E10 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

Sony ZV-E10
Fujifilm X-E3
  • $631
  • APS-C
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $699
  • APS-C
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Doesn't require an AA filter

Compare Sony ZV-E10 vs Fujifilm X-E3

Compared to Fujifilm X-E4

Canon EOS M3
Fujifilm X-E4
  • $850
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • NFC
  • $849
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Larger sensor

Compare Canon EOS M3 vs Fujifilm X-E4

Sony ZV-E10
Fujifilm X-E4
  • $631
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $849
  • APS-C
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Sony ZV-E10 vs Fujifilm X-E4

Compared to Fujifilm X-T30 II

Canon EOS M3
Fujifilm X-T30 II
  • $850
  • APS-C
  • NFC
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $900
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Larger sensor

Compare Canon EOS M3 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II

Sony ZV-E10
Fujifilm X-T30 II
  • $631
  • APS-C
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • NFC
  • $900
  • APS-C
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Internal flash

Compare Sony ZV-E10 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II

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