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Canon EOS 2000D vs EOS M3

Quick take: The EOS M3 has the highest resolution at 24MP; the EOS M3 is the most affordable.

16 specs side by side·14 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras

How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.

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Verdictwhich should you buy?

EOS M3 — Casual & Everyday: The EOS M3 was a meaningful upgrade over the original EOS M — bringing 24MP, a tilting touchscreen, and improved Hybrid CMOS AF III. Video tops out at 1080p/30p and burst shooting is modest, but for stills photographers wanting affordable APS-C quality, the M3 is a competent used-market option.

Who should buy what
EOS M3 (2015)
is the right camera for you if…
  • Photographers who want affordable 24MP APS-C quality on a budget
  • Casual shooters who want a compact EF-M camera with a tilting screen
  • Users looking for an affordable entry into the Canon EF-M ecosystem
  • Used-market buyers wanting a capable but inexpensive mirrorless
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
Specification Canon EOS 2000DCanon · 2018EOS M3Canon · 2015
Price £479£150Best
Sensor 24.1MP APS-C CMOS24.2MP APS-C CMOS
Resolution 24.1MP24.2MPBest
Video 1080p/30p1080p/30p
Autofocus 9-point DSLR phase-detect AFHybrid CMOS AF III (phase-detect + contrast-detect)
Stabilisation No stabilisation—
Burst Rate 3fps4.2fpsBest
Battery Life 500 shots (CIPA)Best~250 shots (CIPA)
Weight 475g (with battery and card)366g (body only)Best
Dimensions —110.9 × 68.0 × 44.4mm
Weather Sealed Not weather sealedNot weather sealed
Viewfinder Optical pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.8x magnificationNone (optional EVF-DC1 accessory)
Screen Fixed screen, no touch3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots
Mount Canon EF/EF-S mountCanon EF-M mount
Memory Cards Single SDSingle SD UHS-I slot
Connectivity USB, Wi-FiUSB, Wi-Fi, NFC

Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.

How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
Canon EOS 2000D
EOS M3
Portrait
5.3/10
5.6/10
Street
5.5/10
6.9/10
Travel
5.2/10
6.2/10
Wedding & Events
3.9/10
4.1/10
Documentary
3.5/10
4.3/10
Sports & Action
4.0/10
4.2/10
Landscape
4.4/10
4.7/10
Wildlife
4.7/10
4.4/10
Casual
3.4/10
4.7/10
Food
4.2/10
5.5/10
Macro
3.9/10
4.5/10
Architecture
4.8/10
4.7/10
Astrophotography
4.3/10
4.1/10
Vlogging & Video
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5.0/10

Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →

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