Nikon P7700 vs Canon EOS M3

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Nikon P7700 vs Canon EOS M3

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1/1.7 inch 43.3mm²
12.2 megapixels
28.00mm - 200.00mm (35mm eq.)

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

Go in depth with our full Canon EOS M3 Review.
How does it shoot? Canon EOS M3 in the real world.
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Compare Canon EOS M3 image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Canon EOS M3 conclusion.

Succeeded by the Nikon P7800
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Succeeded by the Canon EOS M6
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Differences

Nikon P7700 advantages over Canon EOS M3

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
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
~1.80 vs 2.4 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
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

330 vs 250 shots
Capture more photos
Integrated ND filter
Yes vs No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Higher max flash sync
1/4000 vs 1/200 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
8.9 fps vs 4.2 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
8.8 fps vs 4.0 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
6 vs 4 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Canon EOS M3 advantages over Nikon P7700

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/1.7 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 3.72 vs 1.90 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Higher effective ISO

Higher effective ISO

Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

You can learn more at our glossary entry.

Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
EOS M3 test data on DxO Mark P7700 test data on DxO Mark

1,169 vs 191 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Less shutter lag
0.13 vs 0.42 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
More pixels
24.2 vs 12.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 6 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
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

Common Weaknesses

Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
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
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

Much improved, sleeker camera design doesn't mimic the competition; Sharp 3-inch vari-angle LCD screen swivels to the side, letting you compose shots from difficult angles; Brighter lens performs better in low light; Fast burst mode; Full HD movies.
Some photographers will miss having an optical viewfinder; Slower autofocus and single-shot cycle times when capturing RAW images; Shallow buffer; No one-touch video button.
Read our Nikon P7700 Review

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 Pentax MX-1

Nikon P7700

Pentax MX-1

$429
1/1.7 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
More telephoto lens reach

$399
1/1.7 inch

Less shutter lag
Bulb shutter

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Canon EOS M3

Pentax MX-1

$850
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$399
1/1.7 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
In-camera panoramas

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Compared to Canon G16

Nikon P7700

Canon G16

$429
1/1.7 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
In-camera panoramas

$499
1/1.7 inch

Slower slow-motion
Focus peaking

Compare Nikon P7700 vs Canon G16

Canon EOS M3

Canon G16

$850
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$499
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

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Compared to Nikon P7800

Nikon P7700

Nikon P7800

$429
1/1.7 inch

Higher-res screen

$500
1/1.7 inch

Eye-level viewfinder

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Canon EOS M3

Nikon P7800

$850
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$500
1/1.7 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

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Compared to Samsung NX3000

Nikon P7700

Samsung NX3000

$429
1/1.7 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$950
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon P7700 vs Samsung NX3000

Canon EOS M3

Samsung NX3000

$850
APS-C

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

$950
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

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Compared to Fujifilm X-E3

Nikon P7700

Fujifilm X-E3

$429
1/1.7 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$699
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Nikon P7700 vs Fujifilm X-E3

Canon EOS M3

Fujifilm X-E3

$850
APS-C

Tiltable Screen
NFC

$699
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

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