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Quick facts

Full name: Canon EOS M3

Original position: Interchangeable-lens cameraProduction status: Production status not verified
Regional aliases
No verified regional aliases
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Editorial guidance, not a verified specificationWhy it is still searched

Canon EOS M3 is still researched by owners and second-hand buyers checking an older camera system, lens compatibility, and specifications.

Core specifications

Release year
2015 · Released about 11 years ago
Sensor
22.3 × 14.9 mm CMOS
Effective resolution
24.2 MP
Lens
—
Zoom
—
Weight
366 g
Battery
Li-ion Battery LP-E17 Li-ion battery
Storage
SD/SDHC/SDXC
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Who it may suit

May suit existing system owners, budget-conscious second-hand buyers, or photographers who already own compatible lenses.

What to check before buying used

The checks below are editorial guidance. Verify the individual camera and seller information before buying.

  • Inspect the body, screen, doors, seals, and tripod socket for impact or moisture damage.
  • Test every button, dial, flash, screen, and viewfinder.
  • Photograph a plain bright surface to check for sensor dust, dead pixels, or damage.
  • Inspect the lens mount and shutter; ask for the shutter count when the camera records one.
  • Confirm the battery holds charge and that a compatible charger is included or available.
  • Test a supported memory card and inspect the card slot for bent pins or read errors.
  • Inspect the battery compartment and contacts for leakage or corrosion.
  • Test video recording, microphones, stabilization, and the ports you expect to use.

Sensor metrics

Diagonal
26.82 mm

Sensor diagonal

√(22.3² + 14.9²) = 26.82 mm

Calculated from sensor width and height using the Pythagorean theorem.

Surface area
332 mm²

Sensor surface area

22.3 × 14.9 ≈ 332 mm²

A larger area usually offers more space to collect light, though image quality also depends on sensor generation.

Pixel pitch
3.71 µm

Pixel pitch

22.3 ÷ 6,018 × 1000 = 3.71 µm

Pixel pitch is the distance between the centers of adjacent pixels. This result assumes square pixels.

Pixel area
13.73 µm²

Pixel area

3.71² = 13.73 µm²

Theoretical pixel area is the square of pixel pitch and does not subtract physical gaps between pixels.

Pixel density
7.28 MP/cm²

Pixel density

24.2 MP ÷ 332 mm² ≈ 7.28 MP/cm²

Higher density means more pixels per unit area. It does not represent image quality on its own.

Actual sensor size

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22.3 × 14.9 mm

Full specifications

Imaging

Effective pixels
24.2 MP
Total pixels
24.7 MP
Sensor
22.3 × 14.9 mm CMOS
Calculated resolution
6,018 × 4,021
Maximum image
6,000 × 4,000
Crop factor
1.61

Exposure & viewing

ISO
100–25,600
Viewfinder
Electronic viewfinder
Display
3 in / 1,040,000 dots
Lens mount
Canon EF-M

Video & storage

Maximum video
1,920 × 1,080
Storage media
SD/SDHC/SDXC
Battery
Li-ion Battery LP-E17 Li-ion battery

Body

Weight
366 g
Dimensions
110.9 × 68 × 44.4 mm
Release year
2015

Canon Camera Museum

Aperture Priority
Yes
Battery
Li-ion Battery LP-E17
Brand
Canon
Built In Flash
✓
Crop Factor
1.61
Depth Of Field
simulate →
Digital Zoom
—
Dimensions
110.9 x 68 x 44.4 mm
Effective Megapixels
24.20
Exposure Compensation
±3 EV (in 1/3 EV steps)
External Flash
✓
Focal Length 35mm Equiv
—
Gps
—
Hdmi
✓
Iso
Auto, 100-12800 (expands to 25600)
Macro Focus Range
—
Manual Focus
✓
Max Aperture
—
Max Aperture 35mm Equiv
n/a
Max Image Resolution
6000 x 4000
Max Shutter Speed
1/4000 sec
Max Video Resolution
1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p)
Metering
Multi, Center-weighted, Spot, Partial
Min Shutter Speed
30 sec
Model
EOS M3
Normal Focus Range
—
Optical Zoom
—
Raw Support
✓
Screen Resolution
1,040,000 dots
Screen Size
3"
Sensor Resolution
6026 x 4017
Sensor Size
22.3 x 14.9 mm
Sensor Type
CMOS
Shutter Priority
Yes
Storage Types
SD/SDHC/SDXC
Total Megapixels
24.70
Usb
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Video Capture
✓
Viewfinder
Electronic (optional)
Weight
366 g
White Balance Presets
6
Wireless
✓
Year
2015

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