Canon T3i vs Canon EOS M

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Canon T3i vs Canon EOS M

APS-C 332.3mm²
18.0 megapixels
ISO 100 - 6400

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

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What’s the bottom line? Read our Canon EOS M conclusion.

Succeeded by the Canon T4i
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Succeeded by the Canon EOS M3
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Differences

Canon T3i advantages over Canon EOS M

Lens selection
Excellent vs Limited
Better lens selection gives you more options
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Fast startup
~1.50 vs 2.7 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
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

440 vs 230 shots
Capture more photos
More telephoto lens reach
216 mm vs 88 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Less shutter lag
0.28 vs 0.74 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)

Canon EOS M advantages over Canon T3i

Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Thinner
32 mm vs 79 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
503g vs 1031g
Lighter weight
Faster JPEG shooting
4.2 fps vs 3.6 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
4.4 fps vs 3.6 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 12800 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

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

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
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 Wi-Fi
Neither provide
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
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

Excellent image quality; Good grip; Full HD video recording; Swiveling LCD; Very fast autofocus; HDMI output.
Slow frame rate for sports shooting; Tendency to overexpose in bright sunlight; Live View AF is slow; No microfocus adjustment.
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Excellent image quality similar to Rebel T4i, T5i and SL1 DSLRs, with 18-megapixel APS-C-type sensor delivering considerable resolution for a mirrorless camera; Solid build and sleek design; Bright, high-resolution 3-inch LCD touchscreen monitor; Full 1080p HD video recording that's virtually silent with an STM lens.
Barely acceptable autofocus speed still lags far behind most mirrorless cameras despite firmware update fix; Limited physical controls and buttons, including no Program, Priority, or Manual on Mode dial; Lacks built-in flash or electronic viewfinder option; Only two compact EF-M mount lenses currently available.
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The Competition

Compared to Nikon D7000

Canon T3i

Nikon D7000

$549
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$699
APS-C

Larger sensor
Fast startup

Compare Canon T3i vs Nikon D7000

Canon EOS M

Nikon D7000

$600
APS-C

Less expensive
Touchscreen

$699
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

Compare Canon EOS M vs Nikon D7000

Compared to Pentax K-5

Canon T3i

Pentax K-5

$549
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$800
APS-C

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon T3i vs Pentax K-5

Canon EOS M

Pentax K-5

$600
APS-C

Less expensive
Touchscreen

$800
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

Compare Canon EOS M vs Pentax K-5

Compared to Sony NEX-5N

Canon T3i

Sony NEX-5N

$549
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

$700
APS-C

Larger sensor
In-camera panoramas

Compare Canon T3i vs Sony NEX-5N

Canon EOS M

Sony NEX-5N

$600
APS-C

Less expensive
Touchscreen

$700
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

Compare Canon EOS M vs Sony NEX-5N

Compared to Canon T4i

Canon T3i

Canon T4i

$549
APS-C

Less expensive

$700
APS-C

Touchscreen
Fast startup

Compare Canon T3i vs Canon T4i

Canon EOS M

Canon T4i

$600
APS-C

Less expensive
Higher effective ISO

$700
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Lens selection

Compare Canon EOS M vs Canon T4i

Compared to Sony NEX-5R

Canon T3i

Sony NEX-5R

$549
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

$499
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon T3i vs Sony NEX-5R

Canon EOS M

Sony NEX-5R

$600
APS-C

Less expensive
External Mic Jack

$499
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

Compare Canon EOS M vs Sony NEX-5R

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