Canon EOS M3

483 reviews

Apr, 2024

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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. Views about the size and image quality are on the whole positive. The portability and performance are also mentioned favorably, whereas there are some less positive views about the storage and battery. There are some mixed opinions about the shutter.

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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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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 are impressed by the lens and performance. The image quality and price also get good feedback. There are some mixed reviews about the focus and size, and the flash and viewfinder get negative views.

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

Apr, 2024

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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. People are impressed by the price and image quality. The portability and usability are also mentioned favorably. There are some critical opinions about the storage and viewfinder.

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

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : TrustedReviews (trustedreviews.com)

Canon EOS M3

The Canon EOS M3 is the third stab at a CSC from what is still probably the biggest name in cameras. It follows the 2012 Canon EOS M, a camera that did so badly Canon didn't even bother to release the follow-up M2 in the UK, Europe or US.

Good handling and control ; Well implemented touchscreen ; Decent images

Relatively slow all-round performance ; Disappointing dynamic range ; Chunky kit lens ; Limited lens selection

May, 2015

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Expert review by : Angela Nicholson (techradar.com)

Canon EOS M3 review

Has Canon finally got serious about compact system cameras? We give the EOS M3 a full test to find out

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.

May, 2015

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Expert review by : Mike Lowe (pocket-lint.com)

Hands-on: Canon EOS M3 review: Still behind the mirrorless market curve - Pocket-lint

Canon makes great DSLR cameras, there's no doubt about that. But in 2012 when the company dipped into the mirrorless market with the EOS M, it was unusually

Feb, 2015

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Expert review by : Dave Cheng Lori Grunin (cnet.co.uk)

Canon EOS M3 review: This mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera sadly still pales in comparison

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

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 : Ben Pitt (expertreviews.co.uk)

Canon EOS M3 review

Not perfect, but superb controls and outstanding image quality make the Canon EOS M3 a serious contender

The small range of compatible lenses is a concern, though, and so is the pedestrian performance and short battery life. These issues keep it from receiving five stars. However, you'd have to spend £200 more on the Fujifilm X-E2 to get something...

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The Canon EOS M3 is a compact system camera, and Canon's third attempt at a mirrorless design. It boasts a 24Mp sensor and, with improved specifications, this latest model is aimed squarely at keen photographers. Has Canon scrubbed away the autofocus...

Jun, 2015

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Expert review by : Joshua Waller (ephotozine.com)

Canon EOS M3 CSC Review

Reviewed: Canon's new EOS M3, the mirrorless compact system camera with a new 24 megapixel APS-C sensor.

Much improved focus speeds ; Good image quality ; Excellent colour saturation ; Built in Wi-Fi and NFC ; Good noise performance ; Microphone socket ; Good handgrip ; Built in HDR ; Dual-axis electronic level

Limited EOS-M lenses with 4 native lenses - an adapter for EF lenses is available ; 4.2fps continous shooting isn't particularly quick compared to the competition ; Short battery life ; Panoramic mode not available ; Small raw buffer

There is now, more than ever, an enormous amount of competition and choice available in the mirrorless compact system camera market, with each manufacturer trying to gain as much market share as possible in this growing area. Because of this the...

May, 2015

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Canon EOS M3

With a spec sheet big on megapixels and small in size, can Canon's latest EOS M3 catch the CSC competition?

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...

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Expert review by : Elias Plastiras (goodgearguide.com.au)