Canon EOS M3 vs Canon T7

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Canon EOS M3 vs Canon T7

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

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APS-C 332.3mm²
24.1 megapixels
ISO 100 - 6400

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Differences

Canon EOS M3 advantages over Canon T7

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Thinner
44 mm vs 77 mm
Thinner
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Faster JPEG shooting
4.2 fps vs 3.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 150 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
4.0 fps vs 3.0 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 12800 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Canon T7 advantages over Canon EOS M3

Lens selection
Excellent vs Limited
Better lens selection gives you more options
Less expensive
$449 vs $549
Save money for lenses or accessories
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
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

500 vs 250 shots
Capture more photos
Newer
6 years vs 9 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Bigger RAW buffer
11 vs 4 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Both provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
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
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 Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
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
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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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 T7

Sony A6000

$464
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

$548
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon T7 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 T7

Sony A5100

$464
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

$348
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon T7 vs Sony A5100

Compared to Canon T7i

Canon EOS M3

Canon T7i

$429
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$700
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Canon EOS M3 vs Canon T7i

Canon T7

Canon T7i

$464
APS-C

Less expensive

$700
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

Compare Canon T7 vs Canon T7i

Compared to Canon SL2

Canon EOS M3

Canon SL2

$429
APS-C

Focus peaking
Higher effective ISO

$549
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Lens selection

Compare Canon EOS M3 vs Canon SL2

Canon T7

Canon SL2

$464
APS-C

Less expensive
Bigger JPEG buffer

$549
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

Compare Canon T7 vs Canon SL2

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 T7

Fujifilm X-E3

$464
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

$699
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon T7 vs Fujifilm X-E3

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