Canon EOS M50 vs Canon EOS M3 Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Mirrorless cameras.

EOS M50 vs EOS M3 - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Canon EOS M50 vs Canon EOS M3 Specs

EOS M50

  • Introduced in February 2018
  • Mirrorless
  • Sensor: APS-C
  • 24 megapixel
  • 10 frames/second
  • 100 – 25600 ISO
  • 3840 x 2160 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 80.00mm (3.1″) Monitor, articulated
  • Lens mount EF-M
  • WiFi built-in
  • 116.3 x 88.1 x 58.7mm³ (4.6″ x 3.5″ x 2.3″)
  • 387g (12.5 oz.)

All specs: Main page for EOS M50

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

EOS M50 vs EOS M3 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:

Info graphic: EOS M50 an EOS M3 sensor comparison

Canon EOS M50 VS Canon EOS M3 Other Specs Comparison

Why is Canon EOS M50 a better choice

EOS M50

EOS M3
Higher speed (4, frames/second)

10 4
Auto Focus points (4)

143 49
Better sensibility (4)

100 – 25600 ISO 100 – 12800 ISO
Better Video (2)

3840 x 2160 1920 x 1080

Conclusion: Advantages of the EOS M50 are that the camera is faster, the faster and more accurate auto focus and the larger sensitivity. We also like the superior video recording.

The EOS M50 scores 14 points.

Otherwise why to choose Canon EOS M3

EOS M50

EOS M3
Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

24.10 24.40
Longer battery life (3, photos)

235 250
More portable (2)

601cm³
(38 cu.in.)		 335cm³
(21 cu.in.)

Conclusion: Advantages of the EOS M3 are the higher resolution, that the battery has more stamina and the more compact size.

Yields 10 points for the EOS M3.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

EOS M50

EOS M3
Sensor format

APS-C APS-C
Sensor cleaning
Lens selection

7 7
Built-in flash
Sensor resolution (MP)

1.04 1.04
Articulated screen
Touch screen
External microphone
Similar weight

387g 366g
WiFi
Canon EOS M50 VS Canon EOS M3 Dimensions

Look at front view of the EOS M50 and EOS M3
EOS M50 und EOS M3, front view

Top view of cameras
EOS M50 und EOS M3, view from above

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Canon EOS M50

Canon EOS M3

14
10

We advise to choose the newest model: Canon EOS M50.