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Predecessor: |
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Canon EOS M
EOS M vs EOS M3
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Successor: |
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Canon EOS M6
EOS M3 vs EOS M6
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Model Number: |
Coolpix A |
EOS M3 |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
Compact |
Compact System Camera |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
No |
Retail Price: |
$1099.95 |
$799.99 |
Street Price: |
$1,096.95 |
$849.99 |
Date Available: |
2013-03-15 |
2015-10-01 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
10.5 oz
(298 g)
includes batteries
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12.9 oz
(366 g)
includes batteries
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Size: |
4.4 x
2.5 x
1.6 in.
(111 x
64 x
40 mm)
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4.4 x
2.7 x
1.7 in.
(111 x
68 x
44 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
CMOS |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
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Canon |
Effective Megapixels: |
16.2 |
24.2 |
Sensor Format: |
APS-C |
APS-C |
Sensor size: |
368.16mm2 (23.60mm x 15.60mm) |
332.27mm2 (22.30mm x 14.90mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
4.79 microns |
3.72 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
1.5x |
1.6x |
Aspect Ratio: |
3:2 |
3:2 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
None |
Fixed |
Self-Cleaning: |
Yes |
Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
Yes |
DxO Sensor Score: |
80 |
72 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
23.4 |
22.8 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
13.8 |
11.8 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
1,164 |
1,169 |
Image Resolution: |
4928 x 3264
(16.1 MP,
Other), 3696 x 2448
(9.0 MP,
Other), 2464 x 1632
(4.0 MP,
Other) |
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) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3), 14-bit RAW (.NEF), RAW+JPEG |
JPEG, .CR2 14-bit RAW, RAW+L/F JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
4.1 |
4.2 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (30p/25p/24p)
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1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p)
640x480 (30p/25p)
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Movie File Format: |
MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: Linear stereo PCM) |
MP4 [Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (stereo)] |
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: |
n/a |
Canon EF-M |
Lens: |
NIKKOR ; 7 elements in 5 groups |
Canon EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
28mm |
29 -
88mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
18.5mm |
18 -
55mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
1.00x |
3.10x |
Aperture Range: |
f/2.8 - f/22; Electronically-controlled 7-blade iris diaphragm with 19 steps of 1/3 EV |
f/3.5 - f/22 (W) / f/5.6 - f/36 (T); 7-blade circular aperture |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
50 cm to Infinity
19.7 in to Infinity
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25 cm to Infinity
9.8 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
10 cm to Infinity
3.9 in to Infinity
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Filter Thread: |
n/a |
58.0mm |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
No |
Yes |
Digital Zoom: |
No |
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Digital Zoom Values: |
n/a |
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Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
Contrast Detect: Center, Normal area, Wide area, Face priority, Subject tracking |
Hybrid CMOS AF III PDAF/CDAF on image sensor: FlexiZone - Multi (49 zones, AF at the touched Zone), Single; Face Detection + Tracking AF |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
No / LCD
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No / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
Optional DF-CP1 Optical Viewfinder |
Optional Electronic Viewfinder EVF-DC1: (0.48 type), 4:3 aspect ratio, Approx. 2,360,000 dots, 100% coverage |
Focus Peaking: |
No |
Yes |
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 |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
921,600 dots
(307,200 px)
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1,040,000 dots
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Touchscreen: |
No |
Yes |
Articulating Screen: |
No |
Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
No |
Selfie Screen: |
No |
Yes |
Max Playback Zoom: |
31.0x |
10.0x |
Top Deck Display: |
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No |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
6400 |
12800 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
100 |
100 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto, 100-6400, Hi-1=12800, Hi-2=25600 |
Auto (100-12800), 100-12800 in 1/3EV steps, expandable to H=25600 |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Twilight and Sunset, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Custom |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/2000 - 30 sec |
1/4000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 3.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
Matrix, Center-weighted, Spot |
Evaluative metering (384 zones), partial metering (center: approx. 10%), spot metering (center: approx. 2.%), center-weighted average metering |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
Beach/Snow, Blossom, Candlelight, Child, Close-up, Dusk/Dawn, Food, High Key, Landscape, Low Key, Autumn colors, Night Landscape, Night Portrait, Party/Indoor, Pet Portrait, Portrait, Silhouette, Sports, Sunset |
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) |
Self Timer: |
2, 5, 10, 20 seconds |
10, 2 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
Yes |
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High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
Yes |
Flash Modes: |
Auto, Auto+slow sync, Fill flash, Slow sync, Rear-curtain+slow sync, Manual, Off; Red-eye reduction available |
Auto, Manual Flash On/off, Slow Synchro; FE Lock, Red-eye Reduction |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
6.0 |
5.0 m /
16.4 ft.
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Flash Range Description: |
GN approx. 6/21, or 6/22 when fired in manual mode at full power (ISO 100, m/ft, 23C/73.4F); 0.5 to 11.5m (1ft. 8 in. to 37ft.) |
GN=5 (m, ISO 100); range depends on lens aperture |
Max Flash Sync: |
1/2000 |
1/200 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: |
-3 to +1 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 2.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
Hot shoe |
Hot Shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
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No |
Usable Memory Types: |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
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UHS-I |
Other Memory: |
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UHS-I compliant |
Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
14-bit RAW (.NEF), RAW+JPEG |
.CR2 14-bit RAW, RAW+L/F JPEG |
Movie File Format: |
MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: Linear stereo PCM) |
MP4 [Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (stereo)] |
Included Memory: |
No memory included |
No memory included |
Included Memory Type: |
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Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
Yes |
NFC: |
No |
Yes |
Bluetooth: |
No |
No |
Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
Microphone Jack: |
No |
Yes |
Headphone Jack: |
No |
No |
External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: |
No |
Yes |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
Optional wired or wireless |
Wi-Fi or optional RC-6 wireless remote |
Connections (extended): |
Mini (Type C) HDMI, Accessory Terminal, DC-input via dummy battery AC adapter |
Mini (Type C) HDMI, 3.5mm External Stereo Mic Jack |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
0.96 |
1.11 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
0.96 |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
Unlimited |
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Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
1.04 |
1.38 |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
4.1 |
4.2 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
Unlimited |
Unlimited |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
4.1 |
4.0 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
17 |
4 |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
4.1 |
4.0 |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
10 |
4 |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.58 seconds |
0.13 seconds |
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): |
0.235 seconds |
0.112 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
0.67 seconds |
0.59 seconds |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.065 seconds |
0.056 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): |
Full Autofocus lag, Multi-area AF mode = 0.577s |
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Startup Time: |
1.9 seconds |
2.4 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
1.0 seconds |
1.6 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: |
5.2 seconds |
3.5 seconds |
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
230 shots |
250 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
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Battery Life, Video: |
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary EN-EL20 |
Proprietary |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
LP-E17 Lithium-ion rechargeble |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary EN-EL20 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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1 x Proprietary LP-E17 Lithium-ion rechargeble
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
Yes |
Yes |
Internal Charging Supported: |
No |
No |
Included Software: |
ViewNX 2 CD-ROM |
EOS Digital Solutions Disc (Digital Photo Professional, Picture Style Editor, EOS Utility, Image Transfer Utility ) |
OS Compatibility: |
Windows, Mac OS |
Windows 7/8/8.1, Mac OS X 10.8+ |
Notes & Features: |
Nikon's first DX-format Coolpix camera. Available in black and silver. Optional DF-CP1 Optical Viewfinder will be available for a suggested retail price of ~US$450, and the UR-E24 Adapter Ring and HN-CP18 Lens Hood will be sold together for a suggested retail price of US$130. |
Comes in black or white. |