Canon EOS M3

MPN: 9694B001  |  EAN: 0013803270853  |  Model: EOS M3

Price Information

$339.95

as at 8 Jun 19 | 6:10 AM CET

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Choosist's Ratings

Canon EOS M3 - 9694B001 Performance, Usage and Feature Ratings
Use Rating
Mirrorless Camera
Very Good
Basic Skill Level (Photo)
Very Good
Intermediate Skill Level (Photo)
Very Good
Basic Skill Level (Video)
Outstanding
Intermediate Skill Level (Video)
Outstanding
Sports Photography
Outstanding
Low-light Videos
Outstanding
Underwater Photography
Outstanding
Travel
Very Good
Wildlife Photography
Outstanding
Landscape Photography
Outstanding
Event Videos
Outstanding
Everyday Life Photography
Outstanding
Home Videos
Outstanding
Events Photography
Very Good
Vlogging
Outstanding
WiFi Connectivity
Very Good
Regular Looks
Outstanding
Camera Body Only
Just Right
Bluetooth Connectivity
Outstanding

Kind of Camera

By picking a Mirror-less camera, you'll be getting yourself a device that matches the capability of a DSLR while sporting a slightly smaller form factor. This is due the absence of the mirror and prism that drives the optical viewfinder of a typical DSLR.

Photography Skillset

Simple shots - As a photography noob, this Canon EOS M3 camera would suit you adequately.

For those who are passionate about photography at a casual level but are prepared to make the occasional technical adjustments, the EOS M3 is a very straightforward option. At this skill level you'll be comfortable utilising features such as the 49  "Auto Focus points" that this camera comes with.

Video skill level

Simple clips - As a videography noob, this Canon EOS M3 video camera should be sufficient for your needs.

Even though recording videos is a passion, you're not necessarily looking to go pro. You're content with making tweaks to a couple of settings to suit the shot you're about to take. The EOS M3 is very accessible which makes it suitable for this.

Video Scenarios

For those special occasions, this Canon camera is a great companion as you traverse the floor. It comes with an Image Stabilizer which helps maintain a steady shot while recording.

Its always great to capture moments of delight at home or while spending time with family and friends on an outing. For this, the Canon EOS M3 is a great companion to have.

For your Video posts - This camera comes with an image stabilizer which reduces any wobbling in your recordings. In addition, the size of the image sensor (22.3 x 14.9 mm mm), helps with the actual quality of the recorded image. It also packs in Wi-Fi in this neat package.

Other Video needs

Low light recording can be tricky, however this camera has got what it takes to help you through that. This is because its minimum aperture number combined with it's maximum ISO sensitivity can produce crispy images with minimal noise.

Photo Scenarios

If you're looking to simply use your camera to point-and-shoot everyday moments with an item or person as the subject matter, then the EOS M3 is an easy recommendation for this.

Actions shots are for more engaging than people posing for a photograph at events. The Canon EOS M3 comes with Auto Focus Tracking which helps ensure people in motion still look sharp in your photos.

As lots of sports happen at night or in-doors, the image sensor size plays an important role in image quality during low light conditions. In addition to its 22.3 x 14.9 mm(mm) sensor size, the Canon EOS M3, also comes with a Tracking Focus mode which is great for photos were the subject is constantly moving.

Taking photos while underwater is a lot of fun. You'll be able to bathe the subject of your photograph with the colours and hues only found when taking shots in an aquatic environment.

As you make trips around the world, every moment tells a story. For this, a good camera is crucial and the EOS M3 is a great option for travel. It's got a combined zoom capability allowing you get a closer look at items that can't be reached easily.^506^*}

In scenarios where animals are darting about, the burst mode on this camera comes in handy as well as it's Tracking Focus capability. The combination of these features and the 22.3 x 14.9 mm (mm) Image Sensor on this camera, provides you with a device that suits your wildlife photography needs - whether tranquil or dramatic.

Composing photographs of landscapes is subject to the lighting conditions that you're faced with. The 22.3 x 14.9 mm(mm) Image Sensor Size on this model play a big role in this. Also, the Canon EOS M3 has a variety of scene modes which can be selected to suit the shot you're preparing to take.

Other considerations

With this model, you no longer need to worry about carrying cables for data transfer all the time as it comes with Wi-FI.

Style

When you're more concerned about what your camera does than how it looks, the EOS M3 is a safe bet.

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Product Description

Designed to inspire your creativity, the Canon EOS M3 blends top-notch photo and video performance with the convenience of a slender and compact camera body. From professional portraits to breathtaking natural landscapes, the dynamic 24.2MP CMOS sensor and DIGIC 6 image processor work together to produce wonderful images with a maximum resolution of 6000 x 4000. This exceptional quality and sharp detail continues to video as well, where the EOS M3 is able to shoot in Full HD 1080p at up to 30 fps. Utilizing an external microphone via the 3.5mm input jack allows for high-quality stereo audio, whereas the built-in microphone is perfect for spontaneous movies on-the-go. In addition to this excellent performance, the lightweight mirrorless body and interchangeable lenses open up a whole new world of portability-ideal for the modern shooter. Elsewhere, the 3-inch LCD monitor keeps glare to a minimum so you can easily view images even in bright conditions, whereas the 1040k-dot resolution is ideal for playback, focusing and navigation.

Technical Specifications

Canon EOS M3 - 9694B001 Technical Specifications
Specification Description
Design
Camera Type Mirrorless
Material Magnesium, Polycarbonate, Stainless steel
Operating Temperature (T-T) 0 - 40 °F
Product Colour Black
Camera
Aperture Priority AE Yes
Brightness Adjustment Yes
Camera File System DCF 2.0, DPOF 1.1, Exif 2.3, RAW
Direct Printing Yes
Image Formats Supported JPG, RAW
Languages Support Multi
On Screen Display (OSD) Languages ARA, CHI (SIMPL), CHI (TR), CZE, DAN, DEU, DUT, ENG, ESP, FIN, FRE, HUN, ITA, JPN, KOR, NOR, POL, POR, RUM, RUS, SWE, THA, TUR, UKR
Orientation Sensor Yes
Photo Effects 1
Playback Zoom (max) 10 x
Saturation Adjustment Yes
Scene Modes Close-up (macro), Portrait, Landscape (scenery)
Scene Modes Present Yes
Self-timer Delay 2, 10 s
Shooting Modes Aperture priority, Auto, Manual, Movie, Program, Scene, Shutter priority
White Balance Auto, Cloudy, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (White), Shade, Tungsten
Flash
Built-in Flash Yes
External Flash Connector Yes
Flash Exposure Compensation Yes
Flash Exposure Correction ±2EV (1/3 EV step)
Flash Exposure Lock Yes
Flash Guide Number 5 m
Flash Modes Auto, Flash off, Flash on, Manual, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Flash Recharging Time 3 s
Flash Sync-speed 0.005 s
Shoe Mounting Point Yes
Shoe Mounting Point Type Hot
Focusing
Auto Focus Yes
Auto Focus (AF) Assist Beam Yes
Auto Focus (AF) Lock Yes
Auto Focus (AF) Points 49
Auto Focus (AF) Points Selection 1
Auto Focusing (AF) Modes Face detection, Servo Auto Focus, Tracking Auto Focus
Closest Focusing Distance 0.25 m
Face Detection Yes
Focus Adjustment Auto/Manual
Manual Focus Yes
Tracking Focus 1
Light Exposure
Auto Exposure (AE) Lock Yes
ISO Sensitivity 100, 6400, 12800, 25600, Auto
ISO Sensitivity (max) 25600
ISO Sensitivity (min) 100
Light Exposure Control Program AE
Light Exposure Correction ± 3EV (1/3EV step)
Light Exposure Modes Aperture priority AE, Auto, Manual, Shutter priority AE
Light Metering Centre-weighted, Evaluative (Multi-pattern), Partial, Spot
Manual Exposure Yes
Shutter
Camera Shutter Speed 30 - 1/4000 s
Camera Shutter Type Electronic, Mechanical
Continuous Shooting Mode Yes
Fastest Camera Shutter Speed 1/4000 s
Shutter Priority AE Yes
Slowest Camera Shutter Speed 30 s
Video
Camcorder Media Type SD, SDHC, SDXC
Full HD Yes
HD Type Full HD
Maximum Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels
Resolution At Capture Speed 1280x720@50fps, 1920x1080@24fps, 1920x1080@25fps, 1920x1080@30fps, 640x480@25fps, 640x480@30fps
Supported Aspect Ratios 1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9
Video Formats Supported AVC, H.264, MPEG4
Video Recording Yes
Video Resolutions 640 x 480, 1280 x 720, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Audio
Audio Formats Supported LC-AAC, MPEG-4
Built-in Microphone Yes
Headphone Output Type 3.5
Headphone Outputs 1
Microphone In Yes
Microphone Operation Mode Stereo
Wind Filter Yes
Lens System
Lens Mount Interface Canon EF-M
Storage
Compatible Memory Cards SD, SDHC, SDXC
Display
Built-in Display Yes
Display LCD
Display Aspect Ratio 3:2
Display Diagonal 3
Display Resolution (numeric) 1040000 pixels
Field Of View 100 %
Flip-out Screen Yes
Live View Yes
Touchscreen Yes
Vari-angle LCD Display Yes
Viewfinder
Electronic Viewfinder Yes
Viewfinder Type Electronic
Sensor
Image Sensor Size (W X H) 22.3 x 14.9 mm
Megapixel 24.2 MP
Sensor Format Cropped
Sensor Type CMOS
Total Megapixels 24.7 MP
Technical Details
Image Processor DIGIC 6
Self-timer Yes
Other Features
PictBridge Yes
Stabilizer Yes
Ports & Interfaces
HDMI (Mini) Ports Quantity 1
HDMI Connector Type C
HDMI Ports Quantity Yes
USB 2.0 (Mini USB) Ports Quantity 1
USB 2.0 Connectors 1
USB Connector Mini-USB
USB Connector Type B
USB Port Yes
USB Version 2.0
Battery
Battery Life (CIPA Standard) 250 shots
Battery Technology Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery Type LP-E17
Number Of Batteries Supported 1
Power Source Type Battery
Networking
Near Field Communication (NFC) Yes
Wi-Fi Yes
Wi-Fi Standards b/g/n
Packaging Content
AC Adapter Included Yes
Batteries Included Yes
Battery Charger Included Yes
Weight & Dimensions
Depth 44.4 mm
Height 68 mm
Weight 319 g
Weight (including Battery) 366 g
Width 110.9 mm
System Requirements
Mac Operating Systems Supported Y
Windows Operating Systems Supported Y
Picture Quality
Maximum Image Resolution 6000 x 4000 pixels
Still Image Resolution(s) RAW: (3:2) 6000 x 4000, (4:3) 5328 x 4000, (16:9) 6000 x 3376, (1:1) 4000 x 4000JPEG 3:2: (L) 6000 x 4000, (M) 4320 x 2880, (S1) 2880 x 1920, (S2) 2304 x 1536, (S3) 720x480JPEG 4:3: (L) 5328 x 4000, (M) 3840 x 2880, (S1) 2560 x 1920, (S2) 2048 x 1536, (