Canon EOS M3

Compact mirrorless power with DSLR image quality

Canon EOS M3
73/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 15
Performance 13
Durability 14
Price 16
Usability 15
Brand Canon
Model 9946B001

Key Features

SENSOR 24.2MP APS-C CMOS sensor
PROCESSOR DIGIC 6 image processor
AUTOFOCUS Hybrid CMOS AF III with 49 AF points
PHASE DETECTION On-sensor phase detection covering 80% of frame
VIDEO Full HD 1080p at 30fps, H.264/MPEG-4
STABILIZATION In-lens optical stabilization (IS) supported
BURST RATE 4.2 frames per second
VIEWFINDER Optional external EVF-DC1 electronic viewfinder
DISPLAY 3.0-inch 1.04m-dot tilting touchscreen LCD
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi, NFC, USB 2.0, Mini-HDMI, 2.5mm remote
MEMORY CARD Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot, UHS-I compatible
WEATHER SEALING No official weather sealing, polycarbonate body
BATTERY LIFE Approx. 250 shots per charge, LP-E17

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Canon EOS M3

Control / Button / Dial Status Note
Shutter-release Button ✓ Present
Mode Dial ✓ Present
+/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button ✓ Present
Dedicated ISO Button ✗ Not Present Accessed via menu/touchscreen
Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring ~ Limited Via top command dial
Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial ~ Limited Via top command dial
AF-ON Button ✗ Not Present
Main Command Dial ✓ Present
Sub-Command Dial ✗ Not Present
Function (Fn) Buttons ✓ Present M-Fn button
Joystick / Multi-selector ✗ Not Present
AF-assist / Self-timer Lamp ✓ Present
Monitor Mode Button ✗ Not Present
Video Record Button ✓ Present
Drive Mode Control ~ Limited Via touchscreen/menu

How-to Use Canon EOS M3

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Canon EOS M3 Exposure Indicators

Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV
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The key to the photography is light, and it’s the exposure indicators, where you see how much light your camera sensor sees. These indicators both in monitor and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under or over-exposed at the current setting. The amount of under or overexposure is shown in increments of 1/3 EV.

Learn & Master Photography with Canon EOS M3

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