EOS M3vs ZV-E10
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.
Vlogging & Video — ZV-E10 (2021): Purpose-built for video creators — real-time Eye AF, flip screen, and excellent 4K at a wallet-friendly price.
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 (2021)
- Vloggers and content creators wanting interchangeable lenses on a budget
- Beginners moving up from a smartphone who want a proper camera for video
- YouTubers who need a lightweight APS-C camera with a flip screen
- ZV-1 owners who want the flexibility of swappable lenses
Quick take: The eos m3 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M3 (2015) | ZV-E10 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £150 | £399 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 1080p/30p | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Hybrid CMOS AF III (phase-detect + contrast-detect) | Phase-detect, 425 points, Real-time Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | — | None (use OIS lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 4.2fps | 11fps |
| Battery Life | ~250 shots (CIPA) | ~440 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 366g (body only) | 343g body only |
| Dimensions | 110.9 × 68.0 × 44.4mm | 115.2 × 64.2 × 44.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None (optional EVF-DC1 accessory) | None |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" fully articulating 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, micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M3 | ZV-E10 |
|---|---|---|
| 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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