- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 16.2 megapixels
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25.00mm - 200.00mm (35mm eq.)
- APS-C 332.3mm2
- 24.2 megapixels
- ISO 100 - 12,800
Differences
Sony WX80 advantages over Canon EOS M3
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In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes
vs
No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
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Thinner
22 mm
vs
44 mm
Thinner
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Lighter weight
124g
vs
366g
Lighter weight
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Faster JPEG shooting
10.0 fps
vs
4.2 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Canon EOS M3 advantages over Sony WX80
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Larger sensor
APS-C
vs
1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
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Bigger pixels
~ 3.72
vs
1.34 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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Touchscreen
Touch
vs
No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
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Tiltable Screen
Tiltable
vs
Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
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RAW file ability
Yes
vs
No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
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On-sensor phase detect
Yes
vs
No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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Manual focus
Yes
vs
No
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
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External Mic Jack
Jack
vs
No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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Shoots 24p video
Yes
vs
No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
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More dots on screen
1040k
vs
230k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
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Hot shoe
Hot shoe
vs
None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
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Shoots 1080p video
Yes
vs
No
You'll want this if you shoot video
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More pixels
24.2
vs
16.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
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Shoots 60p video
Yes
vs
No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
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Longer exposure
30
vs
4 sec
Long exposures for night shots
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Bulb shutter
Bulb
vs
No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
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Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited
vs
10 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
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Faster shutter
1/4000
vs
1/1600 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
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Higher extended ISO
25600
vs
12800 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility
Similarities
Common Strengths
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Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
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Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
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Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
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Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
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HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Common Weaknesses
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Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
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Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
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In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
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Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
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Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
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Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
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Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
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Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
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Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos
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Review Excerpt
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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.
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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.
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Read our Canon EOS M3 Review
The Competition
Compared to Sony W690
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Focus peaking
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Built-in Wi-Fi
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Focus peaking
-
Larger sensor
Compared to Canon 130 IS
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More dots on screen
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Longer exposure
Canon
EOS M3
Canon
130 IS
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Focus peaking
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Larger sensor
Compared to Canon 140 IS
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Focus peaking
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Built-in Wi-Fi
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Less expensive
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Longer exposure
Canon
EOS M3
Canon
140 IS
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Focus peaking
-
Larger sensor
Compared to Samsung NX3000
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Less expensive
-
Focus peaking
-
Larger sensor
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Bigger pixels
Canon
EOS M3
Samsung
NX3000
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Focus peaking
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Touchscreen
-
Larger sensor
-
Bigger pixels
Compared to Fujifilm X-E3
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Larger sensor
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Eye-level viewfinder
Canon
EOS M3
Fujifilm
X-E3
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Lens selection
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Larger sensor