Canon EOS M3

The new mirrorless Canon seems a very serious competitor. It has a 24 megapixel Aps-C CMOS sensor. The Canon claims the the AF system is also a lot faster than at the earlier model, which was mostly critized for the autofocus speed. Canon claims the M3 is 6.1 faster than the earlier model. The sensor supports the Hybrid AF system. The camera has a tilting Touchscreen and a new contoured grip. The grip seems interesting for the tiny camera.

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Canon EOS M3 specifications

Lens mount: EF-M (can connect Ef lenses with a separately purchased adapter)
Sensor size: Aps-C 22.3 x 14.9 mm
Megapixel count: 25 Megapixel totally and 24 Megapixel effective
ISO range: 100-12,800 (25,600 in extended mode)
Af system: Hybrid
Viewfinder: No (optional)
Image processor: Digic 6
Max resolution: 6000 x 4000 pixel
Number of focus points: 49
Built in flash: yes

LCD resolution: 1040 k dots
LCD type: tilting touchscreen (180 degree upwards, 45 degree downwards)
Weight: 366g (12.9 oz.)
Battery: LP-E 17 Lithium ion type Battery
Battery life: 250 shots according to CIPA standard
Size: 111 x 68 x 44mm
Microphone: yes
Orientation sensor: yes
GPS: No

Flash parameters:

Built in Flash modes: Autom, red -eye reduction, Manual flash on off,
Slow synchronization
Flash coverage: app. 18mm focal length
Guide number: 5m ISO 100
Red eye reduction: yes
Flash maximum synch speed: 1/200s
Flash recycle time: 3s
External Hotshoe: yes
Pc terminal: No
External flash compatibility: E-TTL II flashes
with wireless multi-flash support

External flash control: on camera LCD screen
Flash exposure lock: yes
Flash compensation range: +-2 EV in 1/3 increments

Connectivity

Connectivity: USB 2.0
Wifi: yes
NFC: as well
HDMi: yes Mini HDMI
Max shooting speed: 4.2 frames per second

Available lenses:
Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/3.5-6.3 stm,
Canon EF-M 22mm f/2 stm,
Canon EF-M 11-22 f/4-5.6 is stm

Canon EOS M3 release date

The Canon EOS M3 was announced in 2015 February. The camera is already released.

Canon EOS M3 price

The price of the Canon EOS M3 is 770 EUR or £599.99. As far as I know not selling in the US.