EOS M3vs M10
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 & Documentary — M10 (2017): The M10 returned Leica to its roots — thinner, cleaner, and video-free by design. The 24MP sensor is the perfect resolution for a manual-focus rangefinder. The simplified control layout respects the M tradition without digital clutter. A camera for photographers who want to slow down and engage with every frame. One of the most satisfying cameras to use — assuming you have M-mount glass to pair with it.
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
M10 (2017)
- Serious photographers who want to slow down
- Street and documentary photographers
- Leica M-mount lens owners
Quick take: The eos m3 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the eos m3 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M3 (2015) | M10 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £150 | £4,000 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 24MP Full-Frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 24.0MP |
| Video | 1080p/30p | — |
| Autofocus | Hybrid CMOS AF III (phase-detect + contrast-detect) | Manual focus (rangefinder coupled) |
| Stabilisation | — | None |
| Burst Rate | 4.2fps | 5fps |
| Battery Life | ~250 shots (CIPA) | ~220 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 366g (body only) | 660g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 110.9 × 68.0 × 44.4mm | 139 × 80 × 38.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None (optional EVF-DC1 accessory) | Optical rangefinder, 0.73× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Leica M-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC | USB 2.0, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M3 | M10 |
|---|---|---|
| Casual | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Astrophotography | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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