Testseek.com have collected 106 expert reviews of the Canon EOS M3 and the average rating is 74%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Canon EOS M3.
May 2015
(74%)
106 Reviews
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214 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
The image quality
Both in jpeg and RAW
Is excellent. Up to ISO 3200 noise is not an issue. Even jpegs have fine noise reduction that doesn't degrade the image and when the large 24 million pixel image is reduced to A4 size for printing noise is invisibl
24Mp APSC format sensor
Excellent interface
Plenty of control
A very well-designed mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera
The EOS M3 offers high-quality photos
Picture clarity and colours
Useful live view and great screen
Intuitive controls and fun to use
The editors didn't like
The eyelevel electronic viewfinder is an expensive option
Limited EFM mount lens range
Frustrating autofocus system
No viewfinder builtin
It's slow
With a relatively limited feature set for the price
24Mp APSC format sensor, Excellent interface, Plenty of control
Limited EFM mount lens range, Frustrating autofocus system, No viewfinder builtin
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...
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Published: 2015-05-06, Author: terry , review by: dpexpert.com.au
The image quality, both in jpeg and RAW, is excellent. Up to ISO 3200 noise is not an issue. Even jpegs have fine noise reduction that doesn't degrade the image and when the large 24 million pixel image is reduced to A4 size for printing noise is invisibl
The eyelevel electronic viewfinder is an expensive option
This camera is not sold in the US because even though it has all the important features of a DSLR it doesn't have the size and ostentation. The image quality is the same as for the bigger Canons. The LCD gives more information in shooting mode than you ge...
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 decent performance, but its feature set is average and the dearth of lenses shows a lack of commitment by Canon....
Although the EOS M3 is better configured for photo enthusiasts, the lack of a built-in EVF remains a serious barrier to its acceptance as a serious enthusiast's or pro photographer's camera – even as a back-up body. The small buffer capacity for raw files...
Published: 2020-06-08, Author: Paul , review by: dxomark.com
As we've stated before in the reviews for the EOS 760D and 750D which adopt a related sensor, Canon has made worthwhile improvements over the previous generation 18-Mpix unit, but the still relatively weak results at base ISO continue to hold sensor perfo...
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Published: 2016-11-09, Author: Dan , review by: dpreview.com
Abstract: The $500-900 category (based roughly on US MSRP) features quite a few strong offerings, some of which should satisfy first-time camera buyers with easy-to-use interfaces and point-and-shoot style functionality. Others are aimed more at seasoned-enthusiast...
Published: 2016-08-16, Author: Jeff , review by: dpreview.com
Solid JPEG quality, with pleasing 'Canon color' Wellbuilt with 'just right' front and thumb grips, Two control dials plus exposure comp dial, Tilting 3" LCD with good touchscreen implementation, Optional electronic viewfinder, Numerous customizable butto
Sluggish autofocus speeds, Mediocre depth and subject tracking, Very poor battery life, Buffer fills up very quickly in burst mode, Burst rate slows to ~1.5 fps when using Continuous (Servo) AF, High ISO performance behind competition in terms of both noi
With so many great mirrorless cameras on the market, the EOS M3 just isn't competitive. While it's well-designed and easy-to-use, important features like autofocus and battery life disappoint. For scenery and portraits it'll do the job, but if your subjec...
Published: 2016-05-09, Author: Dan , review by: dpreview.com
Abstract: The $500-800 category (based on US MSRP) features quite a few strong offerings, some of which should satisfy first-time camera buyers with easy-to-use interfaces and point-and-shoot style functionality. Others are aimed more at seasoned-enthusiasts, offer...
