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EOS M3 vs EOS M50
Quick take: The EOS M3 has the highest resolution at 24MP; the EOS M3 is the most affordable.
Where the EOS M3 wins
- Cheaper new: £79 vs £240
- Resolution: 24.2MP
- Battery Life: ~250 shots (CIPA)
- Weight: 366g (body only)
Where the EOS M50 wins
- Burst Rate: 10fps
- Portrait: 6.1 vs 5.6
- Wedding & Events: 4.7 vs 4.1
- Documentary: 4.8 vs 4.3
- Sports & Action: 5.5 vs 4.2
15 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video, Clifton Cameras, MPB, eBay and Amazon UK
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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Size comparedbody only, no lens · drawn to one scale
- EOS M3 111 × 68 × 44 mm · 366 g
- EOS M50 116 × 88 × 59 mm · 387 g
The EOS M3 is 5 mm narrower, 20 mm shorter, 15 mm slimmer and 21 g lighter than the EOS M50.
Drawn to scale from the makers' dimensions (W × H × D). Front shown, depth on the slanted edge.
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.
EOS M50 — Casual & Vlogging: The EOS M50 is the most complete-feeling entry-level EF-M camera — built-in EVF, fully articulating screen, Dual Pixel AF, and a well-designed compact body. Its 4K video carries a significant crop and loses Dual Pixel AF, making 1080p the practical option — but for stills and casual video, it remains an excellent used-market buy.
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
EOS M50 (2018)
is the right camera for you if…
- Beginner photographers who want an EVF in a compact mirrorless
- Vloggers who want face-tracking AF and a flip screen
- Students stepping up to their first mirrorless camera
- Used-market shoppers wanting a well-rounded EF-M package
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | EOS M3Canon · 2015 | EOS M50Canon · 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £79 usedBest | £240 used |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel) |
| Resolution | 24.2MPBest | 24.1MP |
| Video | 1080p/30p | 4K/24p (crop, no Dual Pixel AF), 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Hybrid CMOS AF III (phase-detect + contrast-detect) | Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face and subject detection |
| Burst Rate | 4.2fps | 10fpsBest |
| Battery Life | ~250 shots (CIPA)Best | ~235 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 366g (body only)Best | 387g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 110.9 × 68.0 × 44.4mm | 116.3 × 88.1 × 58.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | None (optional EVF-DC1 accessory) | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.39" type |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Canon EF-M mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 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
EOS M3
EOS M50
Portrait
5.6/10
6.1/10
Street
6.9/10
6.5/10
Travel
6.0/10
5.8/10
Wedding & Events
4.1/10
4.7/10
Vlogging & Video
4.8/10
5.2/10
Documentary
4.3/10
4.8/10
Sports & Action
4.2/10
5.5/10
Landscape
4.7/10
4.8/10
Wildlife
4.4/10
5.4/10
Casual
4.7/10
5.5/10
Food
5.5/10
6.2/10
Macro
4.5/10
4.8/10
Architecture
4.7/10
5.0/10
Astrophotography
4.1/10
4.3/10
Filmmaking
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4.6/10
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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