Upgrade Guide
Canon EOS M6 Mark II→Canon EOS M3
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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The EOS M3 offers little measurable spec improvement over the EOS M6 Mark II. Spend the money on glass instead.
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Resolution24MP (down from 32MP — optimised for low light)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M6 Mark II | EOS M3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -1.0 | ||
| Street | -1.5 | ||
| Travel | -1.0 | ||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Casual | -0.5 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | -2.5 | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Sports & Action | -3.5 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | EOS M6 Mark II | EOS M3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £600 | £150 | |
| Released | 2019 | 2015 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel) | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | |
| Resolution | 32MP | 24MP | ↓ |
| Video | 4K/30p (1.56× crop), 1080p/120p | 1080p/30p | |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with face and eye detection | Hybrid CMOS AF III (phase-detect + contrast-detect) | |
| Burst Rate | 14fps (mechanical and electronic) | 4.2fps | ↓ |
| Battery Life | ~305 shots (CIPA) | ~250 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 408g (body only) | 366g (body only) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | |
| Viewfinder | None (optional EVF-DC2 accessory) | None (optional EVF-DC1 accessory) | |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating 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-II slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
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