Upgrade Guide
Canon EOS M3→Canon EOS M
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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The EOS M offers little measurable spec improvement over the EOS M3. Spend the money on glass instead.
Unchanged or similar
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Resolution18MP (down from 24MP — optimised for low light)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M3 | EOS M | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casual | -1.0 | ||
| Travel | -1.5 | ||
| Portrait | -1.5 | ||
| Street | -1.0 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | +0.5 | ||
| Sports & Action | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | EOS M3 | EOS M | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £150 | £80 | |
| Released | 2015 | 2012 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 18MP APS-C CMOS | |
| Resolution | 24MP | 18MP | ↓ |
| Video | 1080p/30p | 1080p 30fps | |
| Autofocus | Hybrid CMOS AF III (phase-detect + contrast-detect) | Contrast-detect AF only — notoriously slow | |
| Burst Rate | 4.2fps | 4fps | ↓ |
| Battery Life | ~250 shots (CIPA) | ~230 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 366g (body only) | 262g (body only) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | |
| Viewfinder | None (optional EVF-DC1 accessory) | None (optional EVF accessory) | |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots | |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Canon EF-M mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | 1× SD/SDHC/SDXC |
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