Canon EOS M3 vs Canon EOS M6 Mark II

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Canon EOS M3 vs Canon EOS M6 Mark II

APS-C 332.3mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

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APS-C 337.5mm²
32.5 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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Differences

Canon EOS M3 advantages over Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Less expensive
$549 vs $1099
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NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
More telephoto lens reach
88 mm vs 72 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 48 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Canon EOS M6 Mark II advantages over Canon EOS M3

Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Fast startup
~0.90 vs 2.4 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

305 vs 250 shots
Capture more photos
Newer
5 years vs 9 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
More pixels
32.5 vs 24.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Wider angle kit lens
24 mm vs 29 mm
Capture more of the scene with the included lens
Faster JPEG shooting
14.0 fps vs 4.2 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
14.0 fps vs 4.0 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
26 vs 4 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Both provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
On-sensor phase detect
Both provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

DSLR image quality & resolution in a mirrorless body; Higher-res 24MP APS-C sensor; Much improved AF performance; Better ergonomics with full PASM dial; Built-in Wi-Fi & NFC; Tilting LCD.
No built-in EVF; Limited native lens selection; Slow burst mode; Shallow buffer depth with RAW files; No 60p video frame rate or 4K video option.
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The Competition

Compared to Sony A6000

Canon EOS M3

Sony A6000

$429
APS-C

Less expensive
Touchscreen

$548
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

Compare Canon EOS M3 vs Sony A6000

Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Sony A6000

$849
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

$548
APS-C

Less expensive
Lens selection

Compare Canon EOS M6 Mark II vs Sony A6000

Compared to Sony A5100

Canon EOS M3

Sony A5100

$429
APS-C

More telephoto lens reach
External Mic Jack

$348
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

Compare Canon EOS M3 vs Sony A5100

Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Sony A5100

$849
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Fast startup

$348
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Canon EOS M6 Mark II vs Sony A5100

Compared to Fujifilm X-E3

Canon EOS M3

Fujifilm X-E3

$429
APS-C

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

$699
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

Compare Canon EOS M3 vs Fujifilm X-E3

Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Fujifilm X-E3

$849
APS-C

Tiltable Screen
Longer video battery life

$699
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Canon EOS M6 Mark II vs Fujifilm X-E3

Compared to Sony A6400

Canon EOS M3

Sony A6400

$429
APS-C

Less expensive
More telephoto lens reach

$898
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

Compare Canon EOS M3 vs Sony A6400

Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Sony A6400

$849
APS-C

Fast startup
More pixels

$898
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon EOS M6 Mark II vs Sony A6400

Compared to Sony A6100

Canon EOS M3

Sony A6100

$429
APS-C

Less expensive
More telephoto lens reach

$748
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

Compare Canon EOS M3 vs Sony A6100

Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Sony A6100

$849
APS-C

More pixels
Faster JPEG shooting

$748
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Canon EOS M6 Mark II vs Sony A6100

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