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EOS M3 vs A6000
Quick take: The A6000 has the highest resolution at 24MP; the EOS M3 is the most affordable.
Where the EOS M3 wins
- Cheaper new: £79 vs £125
Where the A6000 wins
- Resolution: 24.3MP
- Burst Rate: 11fps
- Battery Life: ~360 shots (CIPA)
- Weight: 344g (with battery and card)
- Portrait: 6.3 vs 5.6
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
- A6000 120 × 67 × 45 mm · 344 g
The EOS M3 is 9 mm narrower and 22 g heavier than the A6000.
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.
A6000 — Entry-Level Mirrorless & Budget E-Mount: The Sony that started a generation of E-mount loyalty — 11fps, 24MP, and 179 phase-detect points in a compact body that remained excellent value for nearly a decade.
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
A6000 (2014)
is the right camera for you if…
- First-time mirrorless buyers who want a capable, proven body at the lowest price
- Sony E-mount users who want a compact backup or second body
- Parents and travellers who want good image quality without a large camera
- Anyone curious about APS-C mirrorless who wants to try the system affordably
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | EOS M3Canon · 2015 | A6000Sony · 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £79 usedBest | £125 used |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 24.3MP APS-C Exmor APS HD CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 24.3MPBest |
| Video | 1080p/30p | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Hybrid CMOS AF III (phase-detect + contrast-detect) | 179 phase-detect + 25 contrast-detect AF points |
| Stabilisation | — | No stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 4.2fps | 11fpsBest |
| Battery Life | ~250 shots (CIPA) | ~360 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 366g (body only) | 344g (with battery and card)Best |
| Dimensions | 110.9 × 68.0 × 44.4mm | 119.9 × 66.9 × 45.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | None (optional EVF-DC1 accessory) | EVF, OLED 1.44M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" tilting LCD, 921k dots (no touch) |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC | USB, 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
EOS M3
A6000
Portrait
5.6/10
6.3/10
Street
6.9/10
7.6/10
Travel
6.0/10
6.5/10
Wedding & Events
4.1/10
4.6/10
Vlogging & Video
4.8/10
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Documentary
4.3/10
4.0/10
Sports & Action
4.2/10
6.2/10
Landscape
4.7/10
4.8/10
Wildlife
4.4/10
6.7/10
Casual
4.7/10
4.4/10
Food
5.5/10
5.5/10
Macro
4.5/10
5.0/10
Architecture
4.7/10
5.2/10
Astrophotography
4.1/10
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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