Specifications (EOS M3)

06-Feb-2015
6200266100

TypeTypeDigital single-lens non-reflex AF/AE camera
Recording mediaSD memory card, SDHC memory card, SDXC memory card
* Compatible with UHS-I
Image sensor sizeApprox. 22.3 × 14.9 mm
Compatible lensesCanon EF-M, EF*, and EF-S* lenses
* Mount Adapter EF-EOS M required.
(35mm film equivalent focal length is approx. 1.6 times the lens focal length)
Lens mountCanon EF-M mount
Image SensorTypeCMOS sensor
Effective pixelsApprox. 24.2 million pixels
Aspect ratio3:2
Dust cleaning featureAutomatically or manually executed when turned on/off
Recording SystemRecording formatDesign rule for Camera File System (DCF) 2.0
Image typeJPEG, RAW (14-bit Canon original) RAW+JPEG
Simultaneous recording possible
ResolutionL (Large): Approx. 24 megapixels (6000 x 4000)
M (Medium): Approx. 12.40 megapixels (4320 x 2880)
S1 (Small 1): Approx. 5.50 megapixels (2880 x 1920)
S2 (Small 2): Approx. 3.50 megapixels (2304 x 1536)
S3 (Small 3): Approx. 350,000 pixels (720 x 480)
RAW: Approx. 24 megapixels (6000 x 4000)
Image Processing during ShootingPicture StyleAuto, Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Def. 1 - 3
White balanceAuto, Preset (Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten light, White fluorescent light, Flash), Custom white balance correction feature available
*Flash color temperature information transmission enabled
Noise reductionApplicable to long exposures and high ISO speed shots
Automatic image brightness correctionAuto Lighting Optimizer
Highlight tone priorityProvided
Lens aberration correctionPeripheral illumin., Chromatic aberration
AutofocusTypeHybrid CMOS AF III method (1-point AF, face + tracking priority AF)
AF points49 points (Max.)
Focusing brightness rangeEV 2 - 18 (at room temperature, ISO 100)
AF operationOne-Shot AF, Servo AF
AF-assist beamBuilt-in (LED lamp)
Exposure ControlMetering modesReal-time metering with image sensor
Evaluative metering (384 zones),
Partial metering (approx. 10 % of shooting screen),
Spot metering (approx. 2 % of shooting screen),
Center Weighted Avg.
Brightness metering rangeEV 1 - 20 (at room temperature, ISO 100)
Exposure controlProgram AE, Shutter priority AE, Aperture priority AE, Manual exposure
ISO speed
(Recommended exposure index)
Manually set ISO 100 – 12800, equivalent to 25600 when expanded
Automatic setting possible
Exposure compensationManual: ± 3 stops in 1/3-stop increments
AEB: ± 2 stops in 1/3-stop increments (can be combined with manual exposure compensation)
AE lockAuto: Applied in One-Shot AF with evaluative metering when focus is achieved
Manual: With AE lock button
ShutterTypeElectronically controlled, focal-plane shutter
Shutter speed1/4000 sec. to 30 sec. (Total shutter speed range; available range varies by shooting mode), Bulb, X-sync at 1/200 sec.
FlashBuilt-in FlashRetracting, manual pop-up flash
Guide number approx. 5 (ISO 100/m)
Supports angle of view equivalent to focal length of approx. 18 mm (35mm film equivalent: approx. 29 mm)
Recharging time approx. 3 sec.
External flashEX-series Speedlites (Flash functions can be set with the camera)
Flash metering modeE-TTL II autoflash
Flash exposure compensation±2 stops in 1/3-stop increments
FE lockProvided
PC terminalNone
Drive, Self-timer SystemDrive modeSingle shooting, continuous shooting
Continuous shooting speedMax. 4.2 fps
Max. burstJPEG: Approx. 1000 images
RAW: Approx. 5 images
RAW+ JPEG Large/Fine: Approx. 4 images
*Measured by Canon testing standards (ISO 100,
Picture Style: using standard settings), using a 16 GB UHS-I memory card, which complies with Canon testing standards.
Self-timer modeOff/2-second self-timer/10-second self-timer/ Remote control
Still Photo ShootingAspect ratio settings3:2, 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Focus modeAF, MF (manual focusing, approx. 5x / 10x magnification possible), AF+MF
Continuous AFProvided
Touch shutterProvided
Grid displayTwo types
Creative FiltersIncluded as a shooting mode
Depth-of-field previewProvided
Movie Shooting SettingsRecording SystemMP4
MovieMPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Variable (average) bit rate
AudioMPEG-4 AAC-LC
Recording size and frame rate1920x1080 (Full HD): 29.97fps (NTSC) / 23.98fps* (NTSC) / 25.00fps (PAL) 1280x720 (HD): 59.94fps (NTSC) / 50.00fps
(PAL) 640x480 (SD): 29.97fps (NTSC) / 25.00fps (PAL)
*The actual frame rate is; 23.976fps
File size1920 x 1080 (29.97 fps/23.98 fps/25.00 fps): 172.6 MB/min.
1280 x 720 (59.94 fps/50.00 fps): 115.4 MB/min.
640 x 480 (29.97 fps/25.00 fps): 22.4 MB/min.
FocusingHybrid CMOS AF III method* (1-point AF, face + tracking priority AF)
Manual focus
*Focusing brightness range: EV 2 - 18 (at room temperature, ISO 100)
Focus modeAF, MF (manual focusing), AF+MF
Metering modesEvaluative
Servo AFProvided
Brightness metering rangeEV 1 - 20 (at room temperature, ISO 100)
Exposure controlProgram AE for movies and manual exposure
Exposure compensation±3 stops in 1/3-stop increments
ISO speed
(Recommended exposure index)
With automatic exposure: ISO 100 - 3200 (Full HD) / ISO 100 - 6400 (HD/SD) set automatically
With manual exposure: ISO 100 - 3200 (Full HD) / ISO 100 - 6400 (HD/SD) set automatically/manually, H (ISO 6400 (Full HD) / ISO 12800 (HD/SD) equivalent) speed possible
Miniature effect movieProvided
Sound recordingBuilt-in stereo microphone
External stereo microphone terminal provided
Audio recording level adjustable, wind filter (for built-in microphone) provided, attenuator provided
Grid displayTwo types
LCD MonitorTypeTFT color, liquid-crystal monitor
Monitor size and dotsWide, 7.7 cm (3.0 in.) (3:2) with approx. 1.04 million dots
Angle adjustmentProvided
Brightness adjustmentManual (5 levels)
Interface languages25 languages
Hints & TipsDisplayable
PlaybackImage display formatsSingle image display, Single image + Info display (Basic info, shooting info, histogram, lens info, Picture Style, noise reduction, and correction data), image index (6/12/42/110), image rotate possible
Zoom magnificationApprox. 1.5x - 10x
Highlight alertOverexposed highlights blink
Image browsing methodsSingle image, jump by 10 or 100 images, by shooting date, by folder, by movies, by stills, by rating, Scroll Display
Image rotateProvided
RatingProvided
Movie playbackEnabled (LCD monitor, HDMI OUT) Built-in speaker
Protect imagesProvided
SlideshowAll images/Filter images by image search Transition effect: Off/Fade
Post-processing of Images
(Possible only with images taken with the same model)
Creative filtersGrainy B/W, Soft focus, Fish-eye effect, Art bold effect, Water painting effect, Toy camera effect, Miniature effect
ResizeProvided
Red-Eye CorrectionProvided
Direct PrintingTypePictBridge (USB and Wireless LAN)
Printable imagesJPEG and RAW images (Can print RAW images displayed as JPEG only with images taken with the same model)
Print orderingDPOF Version 1.1 compatible
Custom FunctionsCustom Functions6 types
My Menu registrationProvided
Copyright InfoEntry and inclusion possible
InterfaceDigital terminalPC networking for direct print (Hi-Speed USB equivalent)
HDMI mini OUT terminalType C (auto-switching of resolution)
External microphone IN terminal3.5 mm diameter stereo mini-jack
Wireless remote controlCompatible with Remote Controller RC-6
Wi-FiStandards complianceIEEE 802.11b/g/n
Transmission MethodsDS-SS modulation (IEEE 802.11b)
OFDM modulation (IEEE 802.11g/n)
Transmission rangeApprox. 15 m (49.21 ft.)
* When connected to a smartphone
* With no obstructions between the transmitting and receiving antennas and no radio interference
Transmission frequency (central frequency)Frequency: 2412 to 2462 MHz
Channels: 1 to 11 ch
Connection methodInfrastructure mode*, camera access point mode, ad hoc mode
*Wi-Fi Protected Setup supported
SecurityAuthentication method: Open system, Shared key, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK
Encryption: WEP, TKIP, AES
Network FunctionsTransfer images between camerasTransferring one image
Transferring selected images
Transferring resized images
Connection to smartphonesViewing/controlling/receiving images using a smartphone
Sending images to a smartphone connected via NFC
Remote control of the camera using a smartphone.
Print from Wi-Fi printersImages to be printed can be sent to a printer supporting Wi-Fi.
Send images to a Web serviceImages in the camera or links to images can be sent to registered Web services.
View images using a media playerImages can be viewed using a DLNAcompatible media player.
Power SuppliesBatteryBattery Pack LP-E17 (Quantity 1)
*AC power can be supplied via AC Adapter Kit ACK-E17
Number of possible shots
(Based on CIPA testing standards)
Room temperature (23°C) Approx. 250 images /
Low temperature (0°C) Approx. 185 images
Movie shooting timeRoom temperature (23°C) Approx. 1 h 40 min. /
Low temperature (0°C) Approx. 1 h 35 min.
(When using fully charged Battery Pack LP-E17)
Dimensions and WeightDimensions
(W x H x D)
Approx. 110.9 x 68.0 x 44.4 mm (4.4 x 2.7 x 1.7 in.)
WeightApprox. 366 g (12.9 oz.) (Based on CIPA Guidelines: includes camera body + battery pack + card)
Approx. 319 g (11.3 oz.) (camera body only, excluding the lens cap)
Operation EnvironmentWorking temperature range0°C - 40°C
Working humidity85% or less
Battery Pack LP-E17
TypeRechargeable lithium-ion battery
Rated voltage7.2 V DC
Battery capacity1040 mAh
Working temperature rangeCharging: 5°C - 40°C
Shooting: 0°C - 40°C
Working humidity85% or less
Dimensions
(W x H x D)
Approx. 33.0 x 14.0 x 49.4 mm (1.30 x 0.55 x 1.94 in.)
WeightApprox. 45 g (1.59 oz.) (excluding protective cover)
Battery Charger LC-E17/LC-E17E
Compatible batteryBattery Pack LP-E17
Recharging timeApprox. 2 hours (at room temperature)
Rated input100 - 240 V AC (50/60 Hz)
Rated output8.4 V DC / 700mA
Working temperature range5°C - 40°C
Working humidity85% or less
Dimensions
(W x H x D)
Approx. 67.3 x 27.7 x 92.2 mm (2.65 x 1.09 x 3.63 in.)
WeightLC-E17: Approx. 85 g (3.00 oz.)
LC-E17E: Approx. 80 g (2.82 oz.) (excluding power cord)
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All the data above is based on Canon’s testing standards and CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) testing standards and guidelines.
Dimensions, maximum diameter, length and weight listed above are based on CIPA Guidelines (except weight for camera body only).
Product specifications and the exterior are subject to change without notice.
If a problem occurs with a non Canon lens attached to the camera, consult the respective lens manufacturer.