Sony A7 II vs Canon EOS M3 Specifications

35mm 855.6mm²
24.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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

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Detailed specifications
Sony Alpha ILCE-A7 II
Canon EOS M3

Links
Prices:	Compare Prices	Compare Prices
Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:	Sony A7 A7 vs A7 II	Canon EOS M EOS M vs EOS M3
Successor:	Sony A7 III A7 II vs A7 III	Canon EOS M6 EOS M3 vs EOS M6
General
Model Number:	A7 II	EOS M3
Alternate Model Number(s):	ILCE-7M2
Camera Format:	Compact System Camera	Compact System Camera
Currently Manufactured:	Yes	No
Retail Price:	$1999.99	$799.99
Street Price:	$1,165.00	$429.00
Date Available:	2014-12-09	2015-10-01
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	32.8 oz (930 g) includes batteries, kit lens	12.9 oz (366 g) includes batteries
Size:	5.0 x 3.8 x 2.4 in. (127 x 96 x 60 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:	Sony	Canon
Effective Megapixels:	24.3	24.2
Sensor Format:	35mm	APS-C
Sensor size:	855.62mm² (35.80mm x 23.90mm)	332.27mm² (22.30mm x 14.90mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	5.97 microns	3.72 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.0x	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:	Yes	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	Yes	Yes
DxO Sensor Score:	90	72
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	24.9	22.8
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	13.6	11.8
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	2,449	1,169
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	6000 x 4000 (24.0 MP, 3:2), 3936 x 2624 (10.3 MP, 3:2), 3008 x 2000 (6.0 MP, 3:2), 3936 x 2624 (10.3 MP, 3:2), 3008 x 2000 (6.0 MP, 3:2), 1968 x 1312 (2.6 MP, 3:2), 6000 x 3376 (20.3 MP, 16:9), 3936 x 2216 (8.7 MP, 16:9), 3008 x 1688 (5.1 MP, 16:9), 3936 x 2216 (8.7 MP, 16:9), 3008 x 1688 (5.1 MP, 16:9), 1968 x 1112 (2.2 MP, Other), 12416 x 1856 (23.0 MP, Other), 8192 x 1856 (15.2 MP, Other), 2160 x 5536 (12.0 MP, Other), 2160 x 3872 (8.4 MP, Other)	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, RAW (14-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG	JPEG, .CR2 14-bit RAW, RAW+L/F JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	5.0	4.2
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080 (60p/60i/30p/24p) 1440x1080 (30p) 640x480 (30p)	1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p) 1280x720 (60p/50p) 640x480 (30p/25p)
Movie File Format:	XAVC S / AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Stereo Audio: LPCM / Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC	MP4 [Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (stereo)]
Composite Video Out:	No	No
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	n/a	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	n/a	n/a
HD Video Out:	Yes	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Sony E	Canon EF-M
Lens:	Sony FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS SEL2870	Canon EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	28 - 70mm	29 - 88mm
Focal Length (actual):	28 - 70mm	18 - 55mm
Zoom Ratio:	2.50x	3.10x
Aperture Range:	f/3.5-22 (W) / f/5.6-36 (T)	f/3.5 - f/22 (W) / f/5.6 - f/36 (T); 7-blade circular aperture
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:	40 cm to Infinity 15.7 in to Infinity	25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:
Filter Thread:	55.0mm	58.0mm
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	Yes	Yes
Digital Zoom:	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	Up to 4x; up to 2x Clear Image Digital Zoom
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Fast Hybrid AF (Phase-detect + Contrast-detect AF): 117 points (phase-detection AF), 25 points (contrast-detection AF); Multi Point (25 points) / Center-weighted / Flexible Spot (S/M/L) / Zone	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:	EVF / LCD	No / LCD
Viewfinder Type:	EVF: 0.5-inch (1.30cm) 2.4M-dot XGA color OLED, 100% coverage, 0.71x magnification, -4.0 to +3.0 diopter	Optional Electronic Viewfinder EVF-DC1: (0.48 type), 4:3 aspect ratio, Approx. 2,360,000 dots, 100% coverage
Focus Peaking:	Yes	Yes
EVF Resolution:	2,359,296 dots (786,432 pixels)	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):	0.71x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):	0.71x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	Yes	No
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.0	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	1,228,800 dots (307,200 px)	1,040,000 dots
Touchscreen:	No	Yes
Articulating Screen:	Yes	Yes
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No	No
Selfie Screen:	No	Yes
Max Playback Zoom:	18.8x	10.0x
Top Deck Display:	No	No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	25600	12800
Minimum ISO (native):	100	100
ISO Settings:	Auto (100-6400), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600; Low extention to ISO 50; up to 51200 in MFNR mode	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, Incandescent, Fluorescent (4 settings), Flash, Custom, Color Temp./ Filter (2500-9900K with 15-step Magenta/Green compensation), Underwater	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Twilight and Sunset, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Custom
Shutter Speed Range:	1/8000 - 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:	1200-zone Evaluative Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot	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 Modes: Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night Scene, Hand-held Twilight, Anti Motion Blur; Sweep Panorama; HDR: Auto Exposure Difference, Exposure difference Level (1-6 EV at 1.0 EV step),	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:	2 or 10; 3/5 shots after 10 seconds	10, 2 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	No	Yes
Flash Modes:	Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Hi-speed Sync, Wireless; Red-eye reduction: On/Off	Auto, Manual Flash On/off, Slow Synchro; FE Lock, Red-eye Reduction
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	n/a	5.0 m / 16.4 ft.
Flash Range Description:	n/a	GN=5 (m, ISO 100); range depends on lens aperture
Max Flash Sync:	1/250	1/200
Flash Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	Multi Interface Hot shoe	Hot Shoe
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:	No	No
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	MS PRO Duo / 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:	RAW (14-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG	.CR2 14-bit RAW, RAW+L/F JPEG
Movie File Format:	XAVC S / AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Stereo Audio: LPCM / Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC	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:	Yes	Yes
NFC:	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth:	No	No
Built-In GPS:	No	No
Microphone Jack:	Yes	Yes
Headphone Jack:	Yes	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi	USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi
PictBridge Compliant:	No	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Optional via RM-VPR1, USB or Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi or optional RC-6 wireless remote
Connections (extended):	Multi-Terminal Micro USB (with remote support), Type-D Micro HDMI, 3.5mm Microphone and 3.5mm Headphone jacks	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):	0.74	1.11
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):	0.79	1.38
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	No	No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	5.0	4.2
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	52	Unlimited
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	5.0	4.0
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):	28	4
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	5.0	4.0
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):	24	4
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.22 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):	0.151 seconds	0.112 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):		0.59 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.053 seconds	0.056 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):	Full AF lag with electronic first curtain disabled (enabled is the default) = 0.359 second
Startup Time:	1.7 seconds	2.4 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	1.0 seconds	1.6 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:		3.5 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):	350 shots	250 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):	270 shots
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary	Proprietary
Usable Battery Types:	NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable	LP-E17 Lithium-ion rechargeble
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary LP-E17 Lithium-ion rechargeble
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:	No	Yes
Internal Charging Supported:	Yes	No
Software
Included Software:		EOS Digital Solutions Disc (Digital Photo Professional, Picture Style Editor, EOS Utility, Image Transfer Utility )
OS Compatibility:		Windows 7/8/8.1, Mac OS X 10.8+
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	In-body 5-axis sensor-shift image stabilization (up to 4.5 stops of corrections), White Magic tilting LCD (170 degrees up, 41 degrees down), XAVC S, AVCHD 2.0 & MP4 videos, S-Log2 and S-Gamut, improved grip and shutter button, stronger lens mount, optional VG-C2EM battery grip.	Comes in black or white.