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EOS M3 vs 907X & CFV 100C
Quick take: The 907X & CFV 100C has the highest resolution at 100MP; the EOS M3 is the most affordable.
Where the EOS M3 wins
- Cheaper new: £79 vs £6,400
- Burst Rate: 4.2fps
- Weight: 366g (body only)
Where the 907X & CFV 100C wins
- Resolution: 100.0MP
- Battery Life: 420 shots (CIPA)
- Portrait: 7.1 vs 5.6
- Wedding & Events: 5.6 vs 4.1
- Landscape: 6.9 vs 4.7
16 specs side by side·14 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video, Clifton Cameras, MPB, eBay and Amazon UK
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Size comparedbody only, no lens · drawn to one scale
- EOS M3 111 × 68 × 44 mm · 366 g
- 907X & CFV 100C 91 × 92 × 61 mm · 620 g
The EOS M3 is 20 mm wider, 24 mm shorter, 17 mm slimmer and 254 g lighter than the 907X & CFV 100C.
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.
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 | EOS M3Canon · 2015 | 907X & CFV 100CHasselblad · 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £79 usedBest | £6,400 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 100MP medium-format BSI CMOS (43.8 x 32.9mm) |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 100.0MPBest |
| Video | 1080p/30p | None (stills-only camera) |
| Autofocus | Hybrid CMOS AF III (phase-detect + contrast-detect) | Phase-detect AF (294 points) with face detection |
| Stabilisation | — | No stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 4.2fpsBest | 3fps |
| Battery Life | ~250 shots (CIPA) | 420 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 366g (body only)Best | 620g (body + back, with battery) |
| Dimensions | 110.9 × 68.0 × 44.4mm | 91 × 92 × 61 mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | None (optional EVF-DC1 accessory) | None (screen only) |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Hasselblad XCD |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single CFexpress Type B slot + 1TB internal SSD |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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
907X & CFV 100C
Portrait
5.6/10
7.1/10
Street
6.9/10
6.5/10
Travel
6.0/10
5.6/10
Wedding & Events
4.1/10
5.6/10
Vlogging & Video
4.8/10
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Documentary
4.3/10
4.2/10
Sports & Action
4.2/10
3.9/10
Landscape
4.7/10
6.9/10
Wildlife
4.4/10
4.1/10
Casual
4.7/10
4.3/10
Food
5.5/10
6.9/10
Macro
4.5/10
6.2/10
Architecture
4.7/10
7.4/10
Astrophotography
4.1/10
5.9/10
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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