EOS M3vs ZV-E10 II
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.
Youtube & Content Creation — ZV-E10 II (2024): Designed from the ground up for solo creators — every control in the right place, 4K/60p, and a directional mic built in.
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
ZV-E10 II (2024)
- Content creators who want improved AF and 4K/60p over the ZV-E10
- Vloggers who need subject tracking and a flip screen on a tight budget
- ZV-E10 owners looking for a meaningful upgrade in autofocus performance
- Beginners who want the best value Sony APS-C vlogging camera available
Quick take: The zv-e10 ii has the highest resolution at 26mp; the eos m3 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M3 (2015) | ZV-E10 II (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £150 | £679 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 26MP APS-C BSI Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 26.0MP |
| Video | 1080p/30p | 4K/60p oversampled, 4K/120p (Super35), S-Cinetone, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Hybrid CMOS AF III (phase-detect + contrast-detect) | 759-point phase-detect, real-time Eye/Face AF, Product Showcase mode |
| Stabilisation | — | Electronic Active Steady Shot (no optical IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 4.2fps | 11fps |
| Battery Life | ~250 shots (CIPA) | ~570 shots equivalent |
| Weight | 366g (body only) | 293g body only |
| Dimensions | 110.9 × 68.0 × 44.4mm | 113.6 × 66.5 × 50.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None (optional EVF-DC1 accessory) | None |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" fully articulating vari-angle touchscreen |
| 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-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input, headphone jack |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M3 | ZV-E10 II |
|---|---|---|
| Casual | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | ||
| YouTube & Vlogging | — | |
| Short-form Video | — | |
| Travel Vlogging | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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