Canon EOS M3 vs Sony Alpha A7 II Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Mirrorless cameras.

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Canon EOS M3 vs Sony Alpha A7 II Specs

EOS M3

  • Introduced in April 2015
  • Mirrorless
  • Sensor: APS-C
  • 24 megapixel
  • 4 frames/second
  • 100 – 12800 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • No viewfinder
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Lens mount EF-M
  • WiFi built-in
  • 110.9 x 68 x 44.4mm³ (4.4″ x 2.7″ x 1.7″)
  • 366g (11.8 oz.)

All specs: Main page for EOS M3

Alpha A7 II

  • Introduced in December 2014
  • Mirrorless
  • Sensor: Full frame
  • 24 megapixel
  • 5 frames/second
  • 50 – 25600 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 76.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Lens mount E Mount
  • WiFi built-in
  • 126.9 x 95.7 x 59.7mm³ (5.0″ x 3.8″ x 2.4″)
  • 600g (19.4 oz.)

All specs: Main page for Alpha A7 II

EOS M3 vs Alpha A7 II Sensors

On the pictures below the sensor areas of cameras are highlighted.

This infographic highlights the sensor areas of both models compared to other common sensor formats:

Advantage: Sony Alpha A7 II

Canon EOS M3 VS Sony Alpha A7 II Other Specs Comparison

Why is Canon EOS M3 a better choice

EOS M3

Alpha A7 II

Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

24.40 24.30
Built-in flash (2)

Touch screen (2)

Weighs less (2)

366g
(11.8 oz.)
600g
(19.4 oz.)
More portable (2)

335cm³
(21 cu.in.)
725cm³
(46 cu.in.)

Conclusion: Advantages of the EOS M3 are the higher resolution, the built-in flash and the rather comfortable touch screen. A recommendation of the EOS M3 is made easy by the lower weight than the Alpha A7 II and the more compact size.

The EOS M3 scores 13 points.

Otherwise why to choose Sony Alpha A7 II

EOS M3

Alpha A7 II

Larger sensor (5)

APS-C Full frame
Higher speed (4, frames/second)

4 5
Auto Focus points (4)

49 117
Better sensibility (4)

100 – 12800 ISO 50 – 25600 ISO
Larger lens selection (3)

7 50
Image stabilizer (3)

Better monitor (2, Megapixel)

1.04 1.23
Longer battery life (3, photos)

250 350

Conclusion: Advantages of the Alpha A7 II are the larger sensor, that the camera is faster and the faster and more accurate auto focus. Additional pros for the Sony are the larger sensitivity, the larger selection of lenses and the optical image stabilizer. A nice touch is that the display has a higher resolution and that the battery has more stamina.

Yields 28 points for the Alpha A7 II.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

EOS M3

Alpha A7 II

Sensor cleaning

Articulated screen

Video resolution

1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
External microphone

WiFi

Canon EOS M3 VS Sony Alpha A7 II Dimensions

Look at front view of the EOS M3 and Alpha A7 II

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Canon EOS M3

Sony Alpha A7 II

13
28

We recommend Sony Alpha A7 II as better choice.