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Canon M3 vs Canon M10

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Canon M3

24 MP | APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) CMOS Sensor

Canon M3
$679.00
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Canon M10

18 MP | APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) CMOS Sensor

Canon M10
$599.00
Canon M3 vs Canon M10 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by Canon. Both cameras have APS-C sensors but Canon M3 has a 24.0 MP and Canon M10 has a 18.0 MP resolution.

Let's have a brief look at the main features of Canon M3 and Canon M10 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Canon M3 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2015-02-06
  • 24MP - APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 12800 ( expands to 25600)
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 4.2 fps continuous shooting
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 366g. 111 x 68 x 44 mm

Canon M10 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2015-10-12
  • 18MP - APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 12800 ( expands to 25600)
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 3″ Tilting Screen
  • 4.6 fps continuous shooting
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 301g. 108 x 67 x 35 mm

Canon M3 was replaced by Canon EOS M6. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
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Canon M10 was replaced by Canon EOS M100. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
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Reasons to choose Canon EOS M3 over Canon EOS M10
External Flash Shoe Yes vs No Better for flash photography
Max Sensor Resolution 24 MP vs 18 MP 33% more pixels
Microphone Port Yes vs No High quality audio recording option
Color Depth 22.8 vs 22.0 higher color depth
Dynamic Range 11.8 vs 11.0 higher dynamic range
Low Light ISO 1169 vs 753 better High ISO performance
AE Bracketing Yes vs No Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Reasons to choose Canon EOS M10 over Canon EOS M3
Continuous Shooting 4.6fps vs 4.2fps 0.4 fps faster
Battery Life 255 shots vs 250 shots 5 more frames with a single charge
Weight 301 g vs 366 g 65 g lighter
Sensor Pixel Area 18.54µm2 vs 13.84µm2 33% larger pixel area
Price $599 vs $679 $80 cheaper
Common Strengths of Canon EOS M3 and Canon EOS M10
Wireless Connection Yes vs Yes Better connectivity
Articulating Screen Yes vs Yes Flexible shooting positions
Built-in Flash Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Touch Screen Yes vs Yes Easy control of camera functions
RAW Support Yes vs Yes Better image quality
Face Detection Focus Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Max Resolution 24 MP vs 18 MP Bigger prints and more details
LCD Screen Resolution 1.040k dots vs 1.040k dots Higher resolution screens
Selfie Friendly LCD Yes vs Yes Rotate LCD for taking Selfies
NFC Connection Yes vs Yes Easy wireless connectivity with compatible devices
Smartphone Remote Control Yes vs Yes Remote control your camera with a smartphone
Common Weaknesses of Canon EOS M3 and Canon EOS M10
Image Stabilization No vs No No Built-in stabilization
Environmental Sealing No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
Canon M3 vs Canon M10: Physical Specs Comparison

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Canon M3 and Canon M10. Canon M10 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 3mm narrower, 1mm shorter and 9mm thinner than Canon M3.

Canon M3 vs Canon M10 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Canon M3 and Canon M10.
Canon M3 vs Canon M10 Camera Size Comparison - Top View

Canon M3 vs Canon M10 Detailed Size Comparison

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Canon M10 is significantly lighter (65g ) than the Canon M3 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Also keep in mind that body weight is not the only deciding factor when comparing two interchangeable camera bodies, you have to also take into account the lenses that you will be using with these bodies. Since both Canon M3 and Canon M10 have the same APS-C sized sensor, their lenses for a similar focal length and aperture will be similar in size and weight.

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Canon M3 vs Canon M10: Sensor Comparison

Canon M3 has a 24.0MP APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features DIGIC 6 processor. On the other hand, Canon M10 has a 18.0MP APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features DIGIC 6 processor.

Canon M3's sensor provides 6MP more than Canon M10's sensor, which gives a significant advantage in real life. You can print your images larger or crop more freely. On the other hand, please keep in mind that Max sensor resolution is not the only determinant of resolving power. Factors such as the optical elements, low pass filter, pixel size and sensor technology also affects the final resolution of the captured image.

Below you can see the M3 and M10 sensor size comparison.

Canon M3 vs Canon M10 Sensor Size Comparison


Canon M3 and Canon M10 have sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture. On the other hand, since Canon M10 has 33% larger pixel area (18.54µm2 vs 13.84µm2) compared to Canon M3, it has larger pixel area to collect light hence potential to have less noise in low light / High ISO images.

What types of Photography are Canon M3 and Canon M10 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Canon M3 and Canon M10 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Canon M3 for Portrait Photography

GOOD

Canon M10 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE
Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
Optional External Viewfinder
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization
Read the details
Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 18.0MP
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization
No Built-in Viewfinder
Read the details

Canon M3 for Street Photography

GOOD

Canon M10 for Street Photography

GOOD
Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
Optional External Viewfinder
Medium sized Body
No Image Stabilization
Read the details
Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
Medium sized Body
No Image Stabilization
No Built-in Viewfinder
Read the details

Canon M3 for Sports Photography

GOOD

Canon M10 for Sports Photography

GOOD
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
49 Focus Points
Good Low Light ISO
Wireless Connection
Optional External Viewfinder
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Average Continuous Shooting: 4.2fps
No Image Stabilization
Environmental Sealings
Poor Battery Life: 250 shots
Read the details
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
49 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Average Continuous Shooting: 4.6fps
No Image Stabilization
No Built-in Viewfinder
Environmental Sealings
Poor Battery Life: 255 shots
Read the details

Canon M3 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Canon M10 for Daily Photography

GOOD
Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
Medium size Body
366g
Body Thickness 44mm
Read the details
Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
Medium size Body
301g
Read the details

Canon M3 for Landscape Photography

GOOD

Canon M10 for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE
Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
Live-view
No Environmental Sealings
Read the details
Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 18.0MP
Live-view
No Environmental Sealings
Read the details


Canon M10 vs Canon M3 Comparison of Available Lenses
Which camera has more lenses?

Number of available lenses is a big decision factor while choosing your interchangeable lens camera. Canon M3 and Canon M10 have the same Canon EF-M lens mount and currently there are 15 native lenses available for these cameras.

Another important factor is the availability of image stabilization. None of these bodies have sensor based image stabilization so you have to buy lenses with Optical stabilization feature. Currently there are 4 lenses with Image stabilization for Canon EF-M mount.

Lens Type # of Canon M3 Lenses # of Canon M10 Lenses
Standard Zoom 1 1
Standard Prime 2 2
Wideangle Zoom 2 2
Wideangle Prime 7 7
Telephoto Zoom 1 1
Telephoto Prime 1 1
SuperZoom 1 1
Wideangle Fisheye Prime n/a n/a
Macro Prime n/a n/a
Perspective Control Prime n/a n/a
Telephoto Mirror Prime n/a n/a
TOTAL 15 15
Canon M3 vs Canon M10: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Canon M3 and Canon M10, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Canon M3 and Canon M10 scores compare:

Canon M3
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #18 out of 114 in Rangefinder-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #125 out of 1131 in all Cameras
Canon M10
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #38 out of 114 in Rangefinder-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #192 out of 1131 in all Cameras

Canon M3 is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Canon M10 in all criterias except one: Portability. But the size difference between these cameras are negligible in real world so it is not a big disadvantage for Canon M3.

Canon M3
Canon M3
$679.00

Canon M10
Canon M10
$599.00

Canon M10 vs Canon M3 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Canon EOS M3 Canon EOS M10
Brand Canon Canon
Announced 2015-02-06 2015-10-12
Body Type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Price $679.00 $599.00
Sensor
Type CMOS CMOS
Size APS-C APS-C
Dimensions 22.3 x 14.9 mm 22.3 x 14.9 mm
Area 332.27mm2 332.27mm2
Megapixels 24 megapixels 18 megapixels
Max Resolution 6000 x 4000 5184 x 3456
Max Native Light sensitivity 12,800 ISO 12,800 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity 25600 ISO 25600 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 49 49
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount Canon EF-M Canon EF-M
Number of Available Lenses 15 15
Screen
Type Tilting Tilting
Size 3" 3″
Resolution 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Photography Features
Max Shutter Speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization No No
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.00 m (at ISO 100)
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 4.2 fps 4.6 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Video Formats H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 366g 301g
Dimensions 111 x 68 x 44mm 108 x 67 x 35mm
Battery Life 250 shots 255 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score 72 65
DxO Color Depth 22.8 22.0
DxO Dynamic Range 11.8 11.0
DxO Low Light ISO 1169 753
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