Canon SL1 vs Canon EOS M3 Specifications

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

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

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Detailed specifications
Canon EOS Rebel SL1 (EOS 100D)
Canon EOS M3

Links
Prices:	Compare Prices	Compare Prices
Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:		Canon EOS M EOS M vs EOS M3
Successor:	Canon SL2 SL1 vs SL2	Canon EOS M6 EOS M3 vs EOS M6
General
Model Number:	SL1	EOS M3
Alternate Model Number(s):	100D
Camera Format:	SLR	Compact System Camera
Currently Manufactured:	No	No
Retail Price:	$799.99	$799.99
Street Price:	$549.00	$429.00
Date Available:	2013-04-15	2015-10-01
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	22.0 oz (623 g) includes batteries, kit lens	12.9 oz (366 g) includes batteries
Size:	4.6 x 3.6 x 2.7 in. (117 x 91 x 69 mm)	4.4 x 2.7 x 1.7 in. (111 x 68 x 44 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Canon	Canon
Effective Megapixels:	18.0	24.2
Sensor Format:	APS-C	APS-C
Sensor size:	332.27mm² (22.30mm x 14.90mm)	332.27mm² (22.30mm x 14.90mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	4.30 microns	3.72 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.6x	1.6x
Aspect Ratio:	3:2	3:2
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	Fixed	Fixed
Self-Cleaning:	Yes	Yes
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	Yes	Yes
DxO Sensor Score:	63	72
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	21.8	22.8
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	11.3	11.8
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	843	1,169
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	5184 x 3456 (17.9 MP, 3:2), 4608 x 3456 (15.9 MP, 4:3), 5184 x 2912 (15.1 MP, 16:9), 3456 x 3456 (11.9 MP, 1:1), 3456 x 2304 (8.0 MP, 3:2), 3072 x 2304 (7.1 MP, 4:3), 3456 x 1944 (6.7 MP, 16:9), 2304 x 2304 (5.3 MP, 1:1), 2592 x 1728 (4.5 MP, 3:2), 2034 x 1728 (3.5 MP, Other), 2592 x 1456 (3.8 MP, 16:9), 1728 x 1728 (3.0 MP, 1:1), 1920 x 1280 (2.5 MP, 3:2), 1696 x 1280 (2.2 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1280 x 1280 (1.6 MP, 1:1), 720 x 480 (0.3 MP, 3:2), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 720 x 400 (0.3 MP, Other), 480 x 480 (0.2 MP, 1:1)	6000 x 4000 (24.0 MP, 3:2), 4320 x 2880 (12.4 MP, 3:2), 2880 x 1920 (5.5 MP, 3:2), 2304 x 1536 (3.5 MP, 3:2), 720 x 480 (0.3 MP, 3:2), 5328 x 4000 (21.3 MP, 4:3), 3840 x 2880 (11.1 MP, 4:3), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 6000 x 3376 (20.3 MP, 16:9), 4320 x 2432 (10.5 MP, 16:9), 2880 x 1616 (4.7 MP, 16:9), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 720 x 408 (0.3 MP, Other), 4000 x 4000 (16.0 MP, 1:1), 2880 x 2880 (8.3 MP, 1:1), 1920 x 1920 (3.7 MP, 1:1), 1536 x 1536 (2.4 MP, 1:1), 480 x 480 (0.2 MP, 1:1)
Image File Format:	JPEG, .CR2 RAW (14-bit), RAW+L/F JPEG	JPEG, .CR2 14-bit RAW, RAW+L/F JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	3.9	4.2
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p) 1280x720 (60p/50p) 640x480 (30p/25p)	1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p) 1280x720 (60p/50p) 640x480 (30p/25p)
Movie File Format:	MOV (Video: H.264, Sound: Linear PCM, recording level can be manually adjusted by user)	MP4 [Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (stereo)]
Composite Video Out:	Yes	No
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	Yes	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder:		n/a
HD Video Out:	Yes	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Canon EF/EF-S	Canon EF-M
Lens:	Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM	Canon EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	29 - 88mm	29 - 88mm
Focal Length (actual):	18 - 55mm	18 - 55mm
Zoom Ratio:	3.06x	3.10x
Aperture Range:	f/3.5 - 22 (wide) / f/5.6 - 38 (tele)	f/3.5 - f/22 (W) / f/5.6 - f/36 (T); 7-blade circular aperture
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:	25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity	25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:
Filter Thread:	58.0mm	58.0mm
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	Yes	Yes
Digital Zoom:	No
Digital Zoom Values:	n/a
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	OVF: AF-dedicated CMOS phase-detect sensor, 9-points (Center AF point is cross-type at f/5.6, Center AF point is vertical line-sensitive at f/2.8); Live View uses Hybrid CMOS AF II phase-detect/contrast-detect AF on image sensor	Hybrid CMOS AF III PDAF/CDAF on image sensor: FlexiZone - Multi (49 zones, AF at the touched Zone), Single; Face Detection + Tracking AF
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	Optical / LCD	No / LCD
Viewfinder Type:	SLR type; fixed eye-level pentamirror, ~95% coverage, ~0.87x magnification, 19mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 m^-1 diopter adjustment	Optional Electronic Viewfinder EVF-DC1: (0.48 type), 4:3 aspect ratio, Approx. 2,360,000 dots, 100% coverage
Focus Peaking:	No	Yes
EVF Resolution:	n/a	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):	0.54x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):	0.87x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	Yes	No
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.0	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	1,040,000 dots (345,600 px)	1,040,000 dots
Touchscreen:	Yes	Yes
Articulating Screen:	No	Yes
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No	No
Selfie Screen:	No	Yes
Max Playback Zoom:	10.0x	10.0x
Top Deck Display:	No	No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	12800	12800
Minimum ISO (native):	100	100
ISO Settings:	Auto(100-6400), 100-12800 in 1EV steps, expandable to H=25600	Auto (100-12800), 100-12800 in 1/3EV steps, expandable to H=25600
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Custom	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Twilight and Sunset, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Custom
Shutter Speed Range:	1/4000 - 30 sec	1/4000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	63-zone Evaluative (linked to all AF points), Center-weighted, Partial (9%), Spot (4%)	Evaluative metering (384 zones), partial metering (center: approx. 10%), spot metering (center: approx. 2.%), center-weighted average metering
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Scene Intelligent Auto (Stills and Movie), No Flash, Creative Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, SCN (Kids, Food, Candlelight, Night Portrait, Handheld Night Scene, HDR Backlight Control)	Creative Assist (Background Blur, Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, Color Tone, Monochrome (Off/ BW/ S (Sepia)/ B (Blue)/ P (Purple) /G (Green)), SCN (Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Handheld Night Scene, Food), Creative Filters (HDR, Fish-eye Effect, Art Bold Effect, Water Painting Effect, Miniature Effect (Stills and Movie), Toy Camera Effect, Soft Focus, Grainy B/W)
Self Timer:	10, 2, Remote, 10s Continuous (2-10) seconds	10, 2 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):	No
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes	Yes
Flash Modes:	E-TTL II Auto, Manual Flash	Auto, Manual Flash On/off, Slow Synchro; FE Lock, Red-eye Reduction
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	9.4 m / 30.8 ft.	5.0 m / 16.4 ft.
Flash Range Description:	GN=9.4m (ISO 100); Range is lens aperture dependent	GN=5 (m, ISO 100); range depends on lens aperture
Max Flash Sync:	1/200	1/200
Flash Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	Hot Shoe	Hot Shoe
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:		No
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC / SDXC	SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:	UHS-I	UHS-I
Other Memory:		UHS-I compliant
Dual Card Slots:	No	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	Yes
Uncompressed Format:	.CR2 RAW (14-bit), RAW+L/F JPEG	.CR2 14-bit RAW, RAW+L/F JPEG
Movie File Format:	MOV (Video: H.264, Sound: Linear PCM, recording level can be manually adjusted by user)	MP4 [Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (stereo)]
Included Memory:	No memory included	No memory included
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No	Yes
NFC:	No	Yes
Bluetooth:	No	No
Built-In GPS:	No	No
Microphone Jack:	Yes	Yes
Headphone Jack:	No	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed	USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Optional Wired (RS-60E3) or Wireless (RC-6)	Wi-Fi or optional RC-6 wireless remote
Connections (extended):	Mini (Type C) HDMI-CEC, External 3.5mm Stereo Mic Jack, Wired Remote Jack	Mini (Type C) HDMI, 3.5mm External Stereo Mic Jack

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	0.33	1.11
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):	0.32
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):	8
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):	0.34	1.38
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	No	No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	3.9	4.2
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	1140	Unlimited
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	4.0	4.0
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):	8	4
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	4.0	4.0
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):	4	4
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.26 seconds	0.13 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):	0.094 seconds	0.112 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):	0.22 seconds	0.59 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.076 seconds	0.056 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):	OVF: Full AF lag, Auto Selection mode = 0.102s Live View: Full AF lag, Quick Mode (Phase-detect AF), Single-point = 0.597s Full AF lag, FlexiZone (Hybrid AF), Single-point = 0.768s Prefocused lag: 0.082s
Startup Time:	0.6 seconds	2.4 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	0.3 seconds	1.6 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:	2.6 seconds	3.5 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):	150 shots	250 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):	380 shots
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary LP-E12	Proprietary
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeble	LP-E17 Lithium-ion rechargeble
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary LP-E12 Lithium-ion rechargeble	1 x Proprietary LP-E17 Lithium-ion rechargeble
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:	Yes	Yes
Internal Charging Supported:	No	No
Software
Included Software:	EOS Digital Solutions Disc (ImageBrowser EX, Digital Photo Professional, PhotoStitch, EOS Utility, Picture Style Editor)	EOS Digital Solutions Disc (Digital Photo Professional, Picture Style Editor, EOS Utility, Image Transfer Utility )
OS Compatibility:	Windows XP/Vista/7/8; Mac OS X v10.6+ (Intel processor required)	Windows 7/8/8.1, Mac OS X 10.8+
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	World's smallest and lightest DSLR according to Canon; 9-point single cross-type AF; fixed LCD; new Hybrid CMOS AF II.	Comes in black or white.