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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: |
NEX-C3 |
EOS M3 |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
Compact System Camera |
Compact System Camera |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
No |
Retail Price: |
$599.99 |
$799.99 |
Street Price: |
$559.47 |
$1,049.00 |
Date Available: |
2011-08-01 |
2015-10-01 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
17.5 oz
(497 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
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12.9 oz
(366 g)
includes batteries
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Size: |
4.3 x
2.4 x
1.3 in.
(110 x
60 x
33 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: |
Sony |
Canon |
Effective Megapixels: |
16.2 |
24.2 |
Sensor Format: |
APS-C |
APS-C |
Sensor size: |
365.04mm2 (23.40mm x 15.60mm) |
332.27mm2 (22.30mm x 14.90mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
4.76 microns |
3.72 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
1.5x |
1.6x |
Aspect Ratio: |
3:2, 16:9 |
3:2 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
Fixed |
Fixed |
Self-Cleaning: |
Yes |
Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
Yes |
DxO Sensor Score: |
73 |
72 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
22.7 |
22.8 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
12.2 |
11.8 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
1,083 |
1,169 |
Image Resolution: |
4912 x 3264
(16.0 MP,
3:2), 4912 x 2760
(13.6 MP,
16:9), 3568 x 2368
(8.4 MP,
Other), 3568 x 2000
(7.1 MP,
16:9), 2448 x 1624
(4.0 MP,
Other), 2448 x 1376
(3.4 MP,
16:9), 12416 x 1856
(23.0 MP,
Other), 8192 x 1856
(15.2 MP,
Other), 2160 x 5536
(12.0 MP,
Other), 2160 x 3872
(8.4 MP,
Other), 7152 x 1080
(7.7 MP,
Other), 4912 x 1080
(5.3 MP,
Other), 1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9) |
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, RAW (ARW 2.2), RAW+JPEG |
JPEG, .CR2 14-bit RAW, RAW+L/F JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
5.5 |
4.2 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (30)
640x480 (30)
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1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p)
640x480 (30p/25p)
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Movie File Format: |
MP4 |
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: |
Sony E |
Canon EF-M |
Lens: |
Sony SEL1855 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS |
Canon EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
27 -
83mm
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29 -
88mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
18 -
55mm
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18 -
55mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
3.00x |
3.10x |
Aperture Range: |
f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 34 (T) |
f/3.5 - f/22 (W) / f/5.6 - f/36 (T); 7-blade circular aperture |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
25 cm to Infinity
9.8 in to Infinity
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25 cm to Infinity
9.8 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
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Filter Thread: |
49.0mm |
58.0mm |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
Yes |
Yes |
Digital Zoom: |
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Digital Zoom Values: |
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Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
Contrast Detect: 25-area, Center, Flexible Spot (11x17 areas); with Face Detection |
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: |
LCD
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No / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
(Optional FDA-SV1 optical viewfinder available with 16mm FOV) |
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
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1,040,000 dots
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Touchscreen: |
No |
Yes |
Articulating Screen: |
Yes |
Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
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No |
Selfie Screen: |
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Yes |
Max Playback Zoom: |
11.8x |
10.0x |
Top Deck Display: |
No |
No |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
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12800 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
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100 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800. |
Auto (100-12800), 100-12800 in 1/3EV steps, expandable to H=25600 |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, Color Temp./ Filter (2500 – 9900K with 19-step Magenta/Green compensation) |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Twilight and Sunset, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Custom |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/4000 - 30 sec |
1/4000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 3.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
49-zone Multi-segment, 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: |
Portrait, Landscape, Macro,Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night View, Hand-held Twilight (6 shot layering), 2D/3D Sweep Panorama |
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, 10; 3 or 5 after 10 sec seconds |
10, 2 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
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High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
No |
Yes |
Flash Modes: |
Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear sync., Slow sync., Red-eye reduction |
Auto, Manual Flash On/off, Slow Synchro; FE Lock, Red-eye Reduction |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
7.0 m /
23.0 ft.
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5.0 m /
16.4 ft.
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Flash Range Description: |
Bundled flash has GN of 7m/ISO 100 |
GN=5 (m, ISO 100); range depends on lens aperture |
Max Flash Sync: |
1/160 |
1/200 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 2.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
Smart Accessory Terminal (flash is detachable) |
Hot Shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
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No |
Usable Memory Types: |
MS PRO Duo / 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: |
RAW (ARW 2.2), RAW+JPEG |
.CR2 14-bit RAW, RAW+L/F JPEG |
Movie File Format: |
MP4 |
MP4 [Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (stereo)] |
Included Memory: |
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No memory included |
Included Memory Type: |
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Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
Yes |
NFC: |
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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: |
Yes |
Yes |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
No |
Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
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Wi-Fi or optional RC-6 wireless remote |
Connections (extended): |
Mini HDMI (Type C), Mic via Smart Accessory Terminal |
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): |
0.97 |
1.11 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
0.94 |
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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): |
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1.38 |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
Yes |
No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
5.5 |
4.2 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
10 |
Unlimited |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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4.0 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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4 |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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4.0 |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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4 |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.43 seconds |
0.13 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
0.42 seconds |
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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): |
0.226 seconds |
0.112 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
0.71 seconds |
0.59 seconds |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.114 seconds |
0.056 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): |
Multi-area full AF lag: 0.456s |
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Startup Time: |
1.2 seconds |
2.4 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
0.8 seconds |
1.6 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: |
2.6 seconds |
3.5 seconds |
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
400 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 NP-FW50 |
Proprietary |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
LP-E17 Lithium-ion rechargeble |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 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: |
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Yes |
Internal Charging Supported: |
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No |
Included Software: |
Software CD-ROM (includes Picture Motion Browser, Image Data Converter SR, Image Data Lightbox SR) |
EOS Digital Solutions Disc (Digital Photo Professional, Picture Style Editor, EOS Utility, Image Transfer Utility ) |
OS Compatibility: |
Windows XP SP3/Vista SP2/7, Mac OS X (v.10.3 +) |
Windows 7/8/8.1, Mac OS X 10.8+ |
Notes & Features: |
720p HD Video, Picture Effects, Photo Creativity, Hand-held Twilight, Anti Motion Blur, Auto HDR, D-Range Optimizer, 2D/3D Sweep Panorama, Smile Shutter, 5.5fps Full-res Burst Mode. Available in Silver, Black or Pink. |
Comes in black or white. |