Upgrade Guide

Canon EOS M10→Canon EOS M3

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Canon

EOS M10

£79 used

2015

→

Upgrade to

Canon

EOS M3

£79 used (+£0)

2015

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Situational

One clear hardware improvement over the EOS M10. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.

What's new in the EOS M3

Suitability by genre

Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.

Full spec comparison

Spec	EOS M10	EOS M3
Price	£79 used	£79 used
Released	2015	2015
Sensor	18MP APS-C CMOS	24.2MP APS-C CMOS
Resolution	18MP	24MP	↑
Video	1080p/30p	1080p/30p
Autofocus	Hybrid CMOS AF III (phase-detect + contrast-detect)	Hybrid CMOS AF III (phase-detect + contrast-detect)
Burst Rate	4.6fps	4.2fps	↓
Battery Life	~250 shots (CIPA)	~250 shots (CIPA)
Weight	265g (body only)	366g (body only)	↓
Weather Sealed	Not weather sealed	Not weather sealed
Viewfinder	No viewfinder	None (optional EVF-DC1 accessory)
Screen	3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots	3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots
Mount	Canon EF-M mount	Canon EF-M mount
Memory Cards	Single SD UHS-I slot	Single SD UHS-I slot

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