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Canon EOS M3

Canon EOS M3
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alaScore 92

483 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 483 reviews of Canon EOS M3. The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Comments about the size and image quality are overall positive. The portability and performance are also appreciated. There are some mixed views about the shutter, while there are some less positive reviews about the storage and battery.

usability, performance, portability, image quality, size

viewfinder, battery, storage

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Canon EOS M3 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 92/100 = Excellent quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Canon EOS M3

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 25 user reviews of Canon EOS M3 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the lens and performance. The image quality and price also get good feedback. Some have doubts about the flash and viewfinder. Views about the focus and size are mixed.

usability, price, image quality, performance, lens

portability, viewfinder, flash

100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Canon EOS M3

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 89 user reviews of Canon EOS M3 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. Opinions about the price and image quality are on the whole positive. The portability and usability are also mentioned favorably, but some have doubts about the storage and viewfinder.

performance, usability, portability, image quality, price

viewfinder, storage

96% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Daven Mathies (digitaltrends.com)

Canon EOS M3 review

 

Canon's M3 can't outperform its mirrorless peers, but the price is right.

Nov, 2016
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Expert review by : Jeff Keller (dpreview.com)

Rebel in your pocket: Canon EOS M3 Review

 

Canon's EOS M3 is very much like a Rebel T6s stuffed into a compact body that resembles the company's PowerShot models. Can the company's most ambitious mirrorless camera to date compete with some excellent midrange consumer mirrorless cameras? Read...

While most camera manufacturers have been making a lot of noise about their mirrorless offerings, Canon has been quietly selling a couple models of their own. Their most ambitious model as so far is the EOS M3, which brings many of the features of the...

Aug, 2016
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Expert review by : Jim Fisher (pcmag.com)

Canon EOS M3

 

Canon takes a big step forward in the mirrorless camera market with the EOS M3, but it still lags behind the competition.

Sturdy, compact body. Tilting rear touch display. In-body flash. Wi-Fi with NFC. Mounts Canon SLR lenses via adapter.

EVF is an expensive add-on. Slow autofocus. Limited shooting buffer. Cramped controls.

Conclusions The Canon EOS M3 is a better camera than Canon's first mirrorless model, the EOS M. But the company, which has long been one of the leaders in focus performance in the SLR world, still has a lot of work to do here. The M3 suffers from slow...

Oct, 2015
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Expert review by : Dave Cheng (cnet.com)

Canon EOS M3 review

 

Canon's M3, the company's most recent foray into the growing mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera (ILC) market, is its most promising. Canon's first entry, 2012's EOS M , had widely-reported autofocus issues that turned off many customers before a...

A very well-designed mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera, the EOS M3 offers high-quality photos.

It's slow, with a relatively limited feature set for the price.

The Canon EOS M3 offers dSLR-quality photos and a nice design, but its feature set is average, performance is sluggish and its price relatively high, at least in the US and the UK.

Aug, 2015
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Expert review by : Josh Fate (steves-digicams.com)

Canon EOS M3

 

The Canon EOS M3 is a big step forward from the original "M" series camera. The 24.2-Megapixel imaging sensor and DIGIC 6 processor produce excellent images at lower ISO settings. Add a great collection of features and shooting modes, and you have a...

Excellent image quality in all shooting modes at lower ISO settings ; Dedicated Video Capture Button is always ready to record ; Camera is compact and easy to wield ; Good performance ; Hybrid AF system is very fast ; Large 3.0-inch high res LCD screen...

No electronic viewfinder to shoot like a dLSR included (optional accessory) ; No built-in image stabilization system, requires IS built into lenses ; Lots of image noise in medium and high ISO images ; Rather small selection of M-Mount lenses (with...

The Canon EOS M3 is a big step forward from the original "M" series camera. The 24.2-Megapixel imaging sensor and DIGIC 6 processor produce excellent images at lower ISO settings. Add a great collection of features and shooting modes, and you have a...

Dec, 2015
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Expert review by : Bryan Carnathan (the-digital-picture.com)

Canon EOS M3

 

Please Note: A full text review of the Canon EOS M3 is not currently planned. This page is system-required for presenting the (valuable) standard test results linked to above. Use these results to compare the Canon EOS M3 to similar gear, assisting...

Feb, 2020
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Expert review by : Mark Peters (letsgodigital.org)

Canon EOS M3 digital camera

 

Canon EOS M3 interchangeable lens camera : Canon USA announced the EOS M3, a compact and stylish interchangeable lens camera created for enthusiast photographers who demand premium performance. Fusing Canon's outstanding image quality and D-SLR levels...

Canon’s EOS M3 Digital Camera is scheduled to be available in early October 2015 for an estimated retail price of $679.99. An EOS M3 EF-M 18-55mm IS STM lens kit will be available in the customer’s choice of black or white for an estimated retail price...

Aug, 2015
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Expert review by : Mark Peters (letsgodigital.org)

Canon EOS M3

 

Canon EOS M3 Compact System Camera : The Canon EOS M3 is a camera to make your own, with customisable controls, a hot shoe for Canon's Speedlite flashes and optional tilt-type electronic viewfinder. Compatibility with Canon EF-M lenses, including a...

With the power to capture beautiful stills, comes the flexibility to remotely control the camera and transfer images, using integrated Wi-Fi and NFC connectivity. Ideal for shooting in unusual situations and positions for unique perspectives, remote...

Feb, 2015
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Expert review by : Mark Peters (letsgodigital.org)

Canon EOS M3 Compact System Camera

 

Canon EOS M3 System Camera : Canon introduces the EOS M3 - a powerful Compact System Camera created for enthusiast photographers who demand premium performance. At the heart of the EOS M3 is Canon's first 24.2 megapixel APS-C CMOS image sensor and its...

The Canon EOS M3 price is set at €769.99 / £599.99. Retail prices vary from country to country. The compact system camera will be available from April 2015. As soon as we receive a test sample, we will put this digital camera to the test and publish a...

Feb, 2015
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Expert review by : Mark Goldstein (photographyblog.com)

Canon EOS M3 Review

 

The EOS M3 is the third compact system camera from Canon. The EOS M3 has an 24.2 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor, DIGIC 6 processor, a touch-screen interface, Hybrid CMOS AF III and 49-point AF System, Full 1080p HD Movie mode, ISO 100-12800, a 3-inch...

The new Canon EOS M3 is a much more serious compact system camera than the original EOS M that we reviewed back in 2012. It offers a raft of improvements clearly aimed at making it more enthusiast-friendly, along with a big reduction in the launch...

Jun, 2015
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