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Canon EOS M3
EOS M vs EOS M3
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Model Number: |
DP1 Merrill |
EOS M |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
Mid-Sized |
Compact System Camera |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
No |
Retail Price: |
$799.00 |
$600.00 |
Street Price: |
$849.00 |
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Date Available: |
2012-09-15 |
2012-10-15 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
13.8 oz
(391 g)
includes batteries
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17.7 oz
(503 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
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Size: |
4.8 x
2.6 x
2.5 in.
(122 x
67 x
64 mm)
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4.3 x
2.6 x
1.3 in.
(109 x
67 x
32 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
CMOS |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
Foveon X3 |
Canon |
Effective Megapixels: |
14.8 |
18.0 |
Sensor Format: |
APS-C |
APS-C |
Sensor size: |
368.95mm2 (23.50mm x 15.70mm) |
332.27mm2 (22.30mm x 14.90mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
5.00 microns |
4.30 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
n/a |
1.6x |
Aspect Ratio: |
3:2 |
3:2 |
Color Filter Type: |
Full Color |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
Not needed |
Fixed |
Self-Cleaning: |
No |
Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
Yes |
DxO Sensor Score: |
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65 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
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22.1 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
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11.2 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
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827 |
Image Resolution: |
4704 x 3136
(14.8 MP,
3:2), 3264 x 2176
(7.1 MP,
3:2), 2336 x 1568
(3.7 MP,
Other) |
5184 x 3456
(17.9 MP,
3:2), 3456 x 2304
(8.0 MP,
3:2), 2592 x 1728
(4.5 MP,
3:2), 1920 x 1280
(2.5 MP,
3:2), 720 x 480
(0.3 MP,
3:2) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG, 12-bit RAW (.X3F), RAW+JPEG |
JPEG, .CR2 14-bit RAW, RAW+L/F JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
3.8 |
4.2 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
640x480 (30)
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1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p)
640x480 (30p/25p)
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Movie File Format: |
AVI (Motion JPEG) with monaural sound |
MOV (Image data: H.264; audio: Linear PCM (Stereo)) |
Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
Yes |
Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
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HD Video Out: |
No |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
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HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
n/a |
Canon EF-M |
Lens: |
Sigma Lens; 9 elements in 8 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): |
19mm |
18 -
55mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
1.00x |
3.10x |
Aperture Range: |
f/2.8 - f/16, with 9-bladed diaphragm |
f/3.5 - f/22 (W) / f/5.6 - f/36 (T); 7-blade circular aperture |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
100 cm to Infinity
39.4 in to Infinity
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25 cm to Infinity
9.8 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
20 cm to Infinity
7.9 in to Infinity
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Filter Thread: |
49.0mm |
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 Detection: 9 points select mode, Free move mode; possible to change size of focus frame (Spot, Regular, Large) |
Hybrid phase-detect/contrast-detect AF on image sensor: FlexiZone - Multi (31 zones, AF at the touched Zone), Single; Face Detection + Tracking AF |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
No |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
No / LCD
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No / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
Optional add-on optical type VF-11. |
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Focus Peaking: |
No |
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 |
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 |
No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
No |
Selfie Screen: |
No |
No |
Max Playback Zoom: |
10.0x |
10.0x |
Top Deck Display: |
No |
No |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
6400 |
12800 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
100 |
100 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto (with programmable low and high limits), 100-6400 in 1 or 1/3 EV steps |
Auto (100-6400), 100-12800 in 1EV steps, expandable to H=25600 |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Sunlight, Shade, Overcast, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom |
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: |
No |
Yes |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 3.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 3.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
Evaluative, center-weighted average, spot |
Evaluative metering, partial metering (center: approx. 11%), spot metering (center: approx. 2.8%), 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: |
No scene modes or effects. Note that maximum shutter speed varies with aperture. Top shutter speeds are 1/2000s at f/5.6-f/16, 1/1600s at f/4.0-f/16 and 1/1250s at f/2.8-f/16. |
Creative Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, Handheld Night Scene mode, HDR Backlight Control mode, Multi-Shot Noise Reduction; Creative filters (Art Bold, Water painting, Grainy B/W, Soft focus, Toy camera, Miniature effect, Fish-eye) |
Self Timer: |
2 or 10 seconds |
10, 2 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
Yes |
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High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
No |
No |
Flash Modes: |
Normal, Redeye, Slow Sync., Redeye + Slow Sync (with compatible external flash unit) |
Auto, On, Off, Red-eye; FE Lock |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
n/a |
n/a |
Flash Range Description: |
n/a |
n/a |
Max Flash Sync: |
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1/200 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 3.0 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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Usable Memory Types: |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
No UHS support |
UHS-I |
Other Memory: |
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Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
12-bit RAW (.X3F), RAW+JPEG |
.CR2 14-bit RAW, RAW+L/F JPEG |
Movie File Format: |
AVI (Motion JPEG) with monaural sound |
MOV (Image data: H.264; audio: Linear PCM (Stereo)) |
Included Memory: |
No memory included |
No memory included |
Included Memory Type: |
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Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
No |
NFC: |
No |
No |
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 |
PictBridge Compliant: |
No |
Yes |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
No |
Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
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Optional RC-6 wireless remote |
Connections (extended): |
Combined USB/AV |
Mini HDMI, External 3.5mm Stereo Mic Jack |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
1.68 |
1.94 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
1.84 |
2.02 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
9 |
Unlimited |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
1.88 |
2.33 |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
Yes |
No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
3.8 |
4.2 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
7 |
13 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
3.8 |
4.4 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
7 |
6 |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
3.8 |
4.1 |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
7 |
3 |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.49 seconds |
0.74 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): |
0.081 seconds |
0.173 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
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Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.043 seconds |
0.051 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): |
Full AF lag, Speed Priority AF mode = 0.424s |
Full AF shutter lag, wide area mode = 0.878s |
Startup Time: |
2.9 seconds |
2.7 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
0.8 seconds |
1.4 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: |
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Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
97 shots |
230 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
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Battery Life, Video: |
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary BP-41 |
Proprietary LP-E12 |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Lithium-ion rechargeble |
Batteries Included: |
2 x Proprietary BP-41 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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1 x Proprietary LP-E12 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: |
SIGMA Photo Pro |
EOS Digital Solutions Disc |
OS Compatibility: |
Windows, Mac OS |
Windows XP inc SP3 / Vista inc SP1 and SP2 (excl. Starter Edition) / 7 (excl. Starter Edition) OS X v10.6-10.7 (Intel processor required) |
Notes & Features: |
Update of DP1x with same 14.8MP x 3 Foveon X3 Full Color sensor used in the SD1, 3-inch 920K-dot LCD, and dual TRUE II processors. |
Full HD movies with Movie Servo AF, manual exposure control, built-in stereo mic with manual audio level adjustment, Video Snapshot. DIGIC 5 processor, Hybrid CMOS AF, 3-inch 1.04M-dot touchscreen LCD, optional EF lens adapter. Available in black or white. |