Because the ageing EOS M is nearly three years old, the arrival of the EOS M3 needed to deliver a knockout blow. While the handling and ease of use are certainly there, the autofocus, while much improved, could still be faster. Overall image quality is de...
Good RAW image quality, Improved autofocus performance, Great build quality, Compatible with Canon DSLR lenses (via adapter)
Video is limited to 1080/30p, JPEG image quality isn't great, Stronger competing models exist
Yes, if you are a current Canon DSLR shooter in need of a smaller, budget camera. Combined with the EF lens adapter, the M3 is the easiest way to continue using your existing lenses. This can save you a lot of money in the long run, but know that native E...
Published: 2016-02-03, Author: Chris , review by: reviewed.com
Swing and a miss Any shopper could be forgiven for reading the M3's spec sheet and concluding that it's a great bargain. But the fact of the matter is that the EOS M3 falls far short of the sum of its parts. It's got a lot of impressive pieces of tech...
Photo answers review Photo answers rating Canon was late to the CSC party, launching the original EOS M in 2012 and following up with the (Japan-only) EOS M2 in 2013. So, for UK shooters, the EOS M3 is the true successor to the original and is competi...
At £515, the EOS M3 is keenly priced considering its upmarket controls and superb image quality. If you're quick, there a £50 cashback offer www.canon.co.uk/summercashback until 19 August 2015. There are lots of bundle deals too, with some including a piv...
24Mp APS, C format sensor, Excellent interface, Plenty of control
Limited EF, M mount lens range, Frustrating autofocus system, No viewfinder built, in
While the M3 is very capable, the 18-55mm kit limits detail resolution significantly and the autofocus system has a habit of focusing on the background rather than the subject...
Nicely built body, Easy to use, Picture quality up to 3200 ISO, Good AF tracking, Tiltable touchscreen, WiFi & NFC, Power adapter included, Builtin flash
Slow AF, Slow startup, No builtin EVF, No 60p video, Bulky 1855mm kit lens
Like the original EOS M, the EOS M3 is well built and fun to use and has excellent picture quality (even using the kit lens), good AF tracking and good video. But it's still much slower than its rivals, it doesn't have an EVF, it takes no risks and it off...
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 decent performance, but its feature set is average and the dearth of lenses shows a lack of commitment by Canon....
Compact, portable design, Excellent controls and user interface, Impressive image quality
Relatively slow continuous shooting and focusing, No built-in viewfinder, Limited native lens range
Overall, theres a lot to like about the Canon EOS M3. It is compact, well made, and handles well, with a sensibly thought-out control layout and well-designed grip. Crucially, autofocus speed is much improved on earlier Canon EOS M models, to the extent...
