Upgrade Guide

Canon EOS M3→Canon EOS M50

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

You own

Canon

EOS M3

£79 used

2015

→

Upgrade to

Canon

EOS M50

£240 used (+£160)

2018

✅

Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the EOS M3. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.

What's new in the EOS M50

Unchanged or similar

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 M3	EOS M50
Price	£79 used	£240 used
Released	2015	2018	↑
Sensor	24.2MP APS-C CMOS	24.1MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel)
Resolution	24MP	24MP	↓
Video	1080p/30p	4K/24p (crop, no Dual Pixel AF), 1080p/60p
Autofocus	Hybrid CMOS AF III (phase-detect + contrast-detect)	Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face and subject detection
Burst Rate	4.2fps	10fps	↑
Battery Life	~250 shots (CIPA)	~235 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	366g (body only)	387g (body only)	↓
Weather Sealed	Not weather sealed	Not weather sealed
Viewfinder	None (optional EVF-DC1 accessory)	Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.39" type
Screen	3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots	3.0" fully articulating 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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