EOS M3vs X100V
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Casual & Everyday — EOS M3 (2015): 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.
Street, Travel, Everyday — X100V (2020): The camera that made fixed-lens popular again. Still one of the best walking-around cameras ever made.
Who should buy what
EOS M3 (2015)
- 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
X100V (2020)
- Street and documentary photographers
- Anyone who wants one great lens and no decision paralysis
Quick take: The x100v has the highest resolution at 26mp; the eos m3 is the most affordable; only the x100v is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M3 (2015) | X100V (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £150 | £1,099 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 26.1MP |
| Video | 1080p/30p | 4K 30fps 10-bit (with Atomos) |
| Autofocus | Hybrid CMOS AF III (phase-detect + contrast-detect) | 425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | — | Optical IS |
| Burst Rate | 4.2fps | 11fps mechanical, 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~250 shots (CIPA) | 350 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 366g (body only) | 478g |
| Dimensions | 110.9 × 68.0 × 44.4mm | 128.0 × 74.8 × 53.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None (optional EVF-DC1 accessory) | Hybrid optical/EVF 0.52× |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.62M-dot |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Fixed 23mm f/2 (35mm equivalent) Fujinon |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, Micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M3 | X100V |
|---|---|---|
| Casual | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Landscape | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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