An EOS Camera in A New Light.
Designed to inspire, the EOS M3 digital camera brings true EOS performance and image quality to a compact, stylish and elegant package. A pleasure to operate, with the sophistication to create stunning still and moving images, the EOS M3 is an ideal EOS for many applications, such as portraiture, landscape, travel and everything in between. With its large 24.2 Megapixel APS-C sized CMOS sensor and DIGIC 6 Image Processor, the EOS M3 captures high-resolution images and Full HD movies suitable for most any application. Its lightweight, mirrorless body and interchangeable lenses add a whole new level of portability to the EOS system without compromising performance. In addition to a number of dedicated EF-M Lenses, the EOS M3 is compatible with a range of EF* and EF-S* Lenses and Speedlites, has an optional shoe-mounted electronic viewfinder, wireless capabilities, plus numerous features designed for fun and fast image capture. The EOS M3 defies the assumption that compact means compromise, with performance and features photographers and moviemakers can rely on to help bring their creative ideas to life.












Image Sensor
Type |
CMOS sensor (supporting Hybrid CMOS AF III) |
Pixels |
Effective pixels: Approx. 24.2 Megapixels Total pixels: Approx. 24.7 Megapixels |
Pixel Unit |
3.72 μm square |
Aspect Ratio |
3:2 (Horizontal: Vertical) |
Color Filter System |
RGB primary color filters |
Low Pass Filter |
Fixed position in front of the image sensor |
Dust Deletion Feature |
Self Cleaning Sensor Unit * Removes dust adhering to the low-pass filter. * Self-cleaning executed automatically (taking approx. 1 sec.) when power is turned on or off. Manual execution also possible (taking approx. 6 sec.).Acquiring and appending Dust Delete Data: Unavailable Manual cleaning: Unavailable * Cleaning is possible when the lens is detached |
Recording System
Recording Format |
Design Rule for Camera File System 2.0, Exif 2.3 compliant |
File Size |
L (Large): Approx. 24.0 megapixels (6000x4000) M (Medium): Approx. 12.4 megapixels (4320x2880) S1 (Small 1): Approx. 5.5 megapixels (2880x1920) S2 (Small 2): Approx. 3.5 megapixels (2304x1536) S3 (Small 3): Approx. 350,000 pixels (720x480) RAW: Approx. 24.0 megapixels (6000x4000) |
Backup Recording |
N/A |
File Numbering |
The following two types of file numbers can be set: (1) Continuous numbering * The number consecutive to the file number of the image shot last with a particular memory card is applied to the first image shot after that memory card is reinserted. (2) Auto reset * When you replace the camera's card, the numbering will be reset to start from 0001. If the new card already contains images, the numbering will continue from the last recorded image in the card. |
RAW + JPEG Simultaneous Recording |
Yes |
Color Space |
sRGB |
Picture Style |
Auto, Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Def. 1-3 * In P, Tv, Av, M, C, and Movie Mode on the mode dial, you can select or set the Picture Style. * For other shooting modes, [Auto] or [Standard] is automatically set depending on the shooting mode. * Default setting for [User Def. 1-3] is [Auto]. |
White Balance
Settings |
(1) Auto (AWB): Ambience priority (2) Daylight (3) Shade (4) Cloudy, twilight, sunset (5) Tungsten light (6) White fluorescent light (7) Flash* (8) Custom (MWB) * Set automatically according to the flash used. Changes automatically based on the color temperature during flash when using an EX-series Speedlite that is equipped with the color temperature information transmission function. |
Auto White Balance |
Auto white balance with the image sensor |
Color Temperature Compensation |
White balance correction: Blue/amber bias: ±9 levels Magenta/green bias: ±9 levels * Correction based on the current WB mode's color temperature. |
Color Temperature Information Transmission |
Provided |
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Information |
Attachment EVF-DC1 connects to the hot shoe (communication is performed through the use of a dedicated terminal attached to the shoe). Display Control (1) Menu operation (Set-up MENU 1) Switch between Auto / Manual * When set to Auto, switches to the viewfinder display as the face gets closer to the EVF-DC1 * Only displayed in menu when EVF-DC1 is attached. (2) Button operation Pressing display-switch button on EVF-DC1 allows you to switch between the LCD monitor / viewfinder displays. |
Autofocus
Type |
Hybrid CMOS AF III method (1-point AF, Face+Tracking priority AF) |
AF Points |
49 points (Maximum) |
AF Working Range |
EV 2-18 (at 73°F/23°C, ISO 100) |
Focusing Modes |
(1) Autofocus One-Shot AFServo AF(2) Manual focus (3) AF+MF (Manual focus after One-Shot AF: when shooting still images during movie recording) |
AF Point Selection |
(1) Automatic selection (Face+Tracking) (2) Manual selection (1-point AF) |
Selected AF Point Display |
Indicated on LCD monitor |
AF Assist Beam |
AF-assist LED lamp Effective range: Approx. 3m (9.8 ft.) at the center * The AF-assist beam of an external flash is fired only when an EX-series Speedlite with LED light is used. |
Exposure Control
Metering Modes |
Real-time metering using the image sensor (1) Evaluative metering (384 zones) (2) Partial metering (approx. 10%) (3) Spot metering (approx. 2%) (4) Center Weighted Avg. |
Metering Range |
EV 1-20 (at room temperature, ISO 100) |
Exposure Control Systems |
Creative Zone Program AE (shiftable)Shutter-priority AE Aperture-priority AE Manual exposure (including bulb)Custom Basic Zone Scene Intelligent Auto (Program AE, non-shiftable)Hybrid Auto Creative Assist SCN Portrait Landscape Close-up Sports Handheld Night Scene Food Creative Filters High Dynamic Range Fish-eye Effect Art Bold Effect Water Painting Effect Miniature Effect Toy Camera Effect Soft Focus Grainy B/W Movie Shooting Mode Movie Auto Exposure Movie Manual Exposure |
ISO Speed Range |
For Video: (1) Manual ISO Range:Full HD: ISO 100-3200, expansion to 6400HD and VGA: ISO 100-6400, expansion to 12800(2) Auto ISO Range:Full HD: ISO 100-3200HD and VGA: ISO 100-6400* ISO is 200 or higher when Highlight tone priority is set, and expansion is not possible. For Stills: (1) Manual Setting Range: ISO 100-12800, expansion to ISO 25600 equivalent (2) Auto Setting Range: ISO 100-12800† † Default setting is ISO 6400. * Maximum ISO speed (ISO 400/800/1600/3200/6400/12800) can be configured when mode dial is set to P, Tv, Av, M, C, or Movie mode. * ISO speeds above 200 are available when Highlight tone priority is enabled. |
Exposure Compensation |
(1) Manual: ±3 stops in 1/3-stop increments (2) AEB: ±2 stops in 1/3-stop increments * Manual exposure compensation and AEB can be set in combination. * AEB is set in the following sequence: Standard exposure, decreased exposure, and increased exposure. |
AE Lock |
(1) Auto AE lock In One-Shot AF mode with evaluative metering, AE is locked when focus is achieved.(2) Manual AE lock Activated with the AE lock button in shooting modes P, Tv, Av, M, and C. When you press the button again, AE lock is canceled. Available in all metering modes. Cannot be locked in M mode when shutter speed is set to Bulb or when ISO is fixed. |
Shutter
Type |
Vertical-travel, mechanical, focal-plane shutter with all speeds electronically controlled * Electronic 1st curtain and mechanical 2nd curtain (Hybrid Single Blade Shutter) |
Shutter Speeds |
1/4000 sec. to 30 sec., bulb, X-sync at 1/200 sec. (total range of all shooting modes) * 1/3-stop increments Highest flash-sync shutter speed: 1/200 sec. |
Shutter Release |
Soft-touch electromagnetic release |
Self Timer |
Off, 2 sec. delay, 10 sec. delay, Remote Control |
Shutter Lag Time |
Starting with half press of shutter button, time lag between full press and start of exposure: Approx. 0.07 sec. * Measured according to CIPA guidelines * Widest aperture, when EF-M18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens is used * Under conditions where the flash does not fire automatically |
Built in Flash
Type |
Folding manual flash pop-up |
Guide Number |
Approx. 5m (at ISO 100) |
Flash Coverage |
Up to approx. 18mm focal length (35mm film size conversion: Approx. 29mm) |
Flash Exposure Compensation |
±2 stops in 1/3-stop increments * Internal/external flash exposure compensation available from camera side. |
External Speedlite
Flash Metering |
E-TTL II autoflash (evaluative flash metering and average flash metering), FE lock |
Flash Exposure Compensation |
±2 stops in 1/3-stop increments |
FE Lock |
Provided |
External Flash Settings |
The following settings are possible with an EX-series Speedlite:Flash firing E-TTL II metering Red-eye reduction External flash function settings Flash mode Wireless functions * Wireless flash shooting is possible with radio transmission Zoom Shutter synchronization Number of flashes Flash frequency Flash exposure compensation Flash output level FEB Flash custom function settings Clear settings |
PC Terminal |
Not provided |
Drive System
Drive Modes |
Single shooting, Continuous shooting |
Continuous Shooting Speed |
(1) One-Shot AF (all lenses): Max. approx. 4.2 fps (2) Servo AF (with EF-M18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM): Max. approx. 2.4 fps (max. wide angle) * Measured at initial settings, shutter speed 1/500 sec. or higher. * Continuous shooting speed may be decreased by shutter speed, aperture value, subject conditions, brightness, type of lens, flash use, battery charge, etc. * During Servo AF, continuous shooting speed may be further decreased by subject conditions and the lens being used. * Shooting stops automatically with the 1000th shot. |
Maximum Burst |
* Image file size, number of possible shots, and maximum burst during continuous shooting are measured based on Canon's testing standards (3:2 aspect ratio, ISO 100, and Standard Picture Style), using a UHS-I compatible, 16 GB memory card that meets Canon's testing standards. These values vary depending on the shooting conditions. |
Live View Functions
Shooting Modes |
Still photo and video recording |
Focusing |
(1) AF (Auto) (2) MF (3) AF+MF (Manual focus after One-Shot AF: when shooting still images during movie recording) |
Metering Modes |
(1) Evaluative metering (384 zones) (2) Partial metering (approx. 10%) (3) Spot metering (approx. 2%) (4) Center Weighted Avg. |
Metering Range |
EV 1-20 (at room temperature, ISO 100) |
Grid Display |
Provided |
Exposure Simulation |
Provided |
Silent Shooting |
Not provided |
Video Shooting
File Format |
MP4 Video: MPEG-4 AVC / H.264 * Variable (averaged) bit rate Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC * Meta information is embedded in the MP4 file (no separate THM file) |
File Size |
Recording Sizes: 1920 x 1080 (Full HD), 1280 x 720 (HD) and 640 x 480 (VGA) |
Frame Rates |
[1920 x 1080]: 29.97 fps / 23.976 fps [1280 x 720]: 59.94 fps [640 x 480]: 29.97 fps |
Continuous Shooting Time |
† Recording bit rate of movie images only, sound data not included. * If the recording time reaches 29 min. 59 sec., the movie shooting will stop automatically. |
Focusing |
(1) AF (Auto) (2) MF (3) AF+MF (Manual focus after One-Shot AF: when shooting still images during movie recording) |
Range |
Auto ISO Range: (1) Full HD: ISO 100-3200 (2) HD and VGA: ISO 100-6400 Manual ISO Range: (1) Full HD: ISO 100 to 3200, expansion to H: 6400 (2) HD and VGA: ISO 100 to ISO 6400, expansion to H: 12800 * ISO is 200 or higher when Highlight tone priority is set, and expansion is not possible. |
Exposure Control |
(1) Movie auto exposure mode * Shutter speed (signal accumulation time), aperture, and ISO speed are set automatically. The shutter speed (signal accumulation time) is limited to maximum 1/4000 sec. and to minimum 1/30 sec. for 24/25/30 fps or 1/60 sec. or higher for 50/60 fps. (2) Movie manual exposure mode * Shutter speed (signal accumulation time), aperture, and ISO speed (auto/ manual) set manually. The shutter speed (signal accumulation time) is limited to maximum 1/4000 sec. and to minimum 1/30 sec. for 24/25/30 fps or 1/60 sec. or higher for 50/60 fps. (3) Miniature effect movie mode * Shutter speed (signal accumulation time) 1/30 to 1/4000 sec., aperture, and ISO speed are set automatically. (4) Movie recording in still image mode * Shutter speed (signal accumulation time), aperture, and ISO speed are set automatically. The shutter speed (signal accumulation time) is limited to maximum 1/4000 sec. and to minimum 1/30 sec. for 24/25/30 fps or 1/60 sec. or higher for 50/60 fps. |
Exposure Compensation |
Provided (±3 stops in 1/3-stop increments) |
LCD Monitor
Type |
TFT color, liquid-crystal monitor |
Monitor Size |
Wide 3.0-type (Screen aspect ratio of 3:2) Diagonal 7.5cm (Horizontal: 6.2cm, Vertical: 4.2cm) |
Pixels |
Approx. 1.04 million dots |
Coverage |
Approx. 170° both vertically and horizontally |
Brightness Control |
Adjustable to one of five brightness levels |
Coating |
Vari-angle Touch Screen |
Interface Languages |
25 (English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Portuguese, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Greek, Russian, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Romanian, Ukraine, Turkish, Arabic, Thai, Simplified/Traditional Chinese, Korean, Japanese) |
Playback
Display Format |
(1) Single-image display Single-image display, Basic information display, Detailed information display 1, Detailed information display 2 (Lens info, RGB histogram display), Detailed information display 3 (Picture style info), Detailed information display 4 (Noise reduction info), Detailed information display 5 (various correction data info) * Switch display by pressing the INFO. button. * Configure whether to display Basic information display and Detailed information displays 1-5 in [Playback information display] in the playback menu. (Some shooting modes have limitations on the info that is displayed. Settings info is displayed for images shot in Creative Assist.) (2) Index display 6-image, 12-image, 42-image, and 110-image index display (3) Jump images (image jump by using the front dial) By 10 images / by 100 images / by date / by rating |
Highlight Alert |
On detailed information displays 1-5. Highlight areas with no image data will blink. |
Histogram |
Brightness / RGB |
Quick Control Function
Items |
When you press the Quick Control function button under the following conditions, you can set the functions below: (1) During still photo shooting: Shutter speed (C, M, Tv only), aperture value (C, M, Av only), ISO speed, AEB, flash exposure compensation, flash firing, Picture Style, white balance, WB Correction, Auto Lightning Optimizer, Custom Controls, metering mode, Drive Mode, self-timer/remote control, movie rec. size, image quality * For Custom mode, functions available for configuration depend on the registered shooting mode. (2) During movie shooting: Movie Mode, shutter speed**, aperture value**, ISO speed**, sound recording, Picture Style, white balance, WB Correction, Auto Lightning Optimizer, Custom Controls, Wind Filter, attenuator, self-timer/remote control, movie rec. size, image quality ** Available only in Movie Manual Exposure mode. |
Image Protection and Erase
Protection |
Select / Select Range / Protect All Images* / Unprotect All Images* * Changes to [Protect/Unprotect All Images in Search] when filtering images. |
Erase |
1 image (Erase button) Select / Select Range / Select All Images* * Changes to [Select All Images in Search] when filtering images. |
Direct Printing
Compatible Printers |
PictBridge-compatible printers |
Printable Images |
JPEG images complying with the Design rule for Camera File system * RAW images are printable (display JPEG images are printed, but only RAW images shot with EC374) * Movie printing is possible. |
DPOF: Digital Print Order Format
DPOF |
DPOF print ordering provided (Complies to DPOF Version 1.1) |
Direct Image Transfer
Compatible Images |
Not provided |
Customization
Custom Functions |
6 functions with 15 settings can be performed on the camera. |
Custom Controls |
Not Provided |
Camera User Settings |
Functions can be assigned to the following controls (set in Custom Functions):Shutter button (half press) / AE lock Front dial / Control dial M-Fn button Erase button Movie button |
My Menu Registration |
Up to six top-tier menu options and Custom Function settings can be registered |
Interface
USB Terminal |
For communications with a computer and PictBridge (Hi-Speed USB compliant) |
Video Out Terminal |
HDMI mini OUT terminal (Type C), not CEC compatible * Analog output is not available. |
Extension System Terminal |
3.5mm diameter stereo mini-jack |
Power Source
Battery |
One Battery Pack LP-E17 AC power can be supplied with the AC Adapter Kit ACK-E17 |
Battery Life |
* Based on CIPA testing standards. With EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM. |
Battery Check |
Automatic battery level check when power is turned ON. The battery level icon with three stages is displayed on the LCD monitor, and the [Charge the battery] message is displayed if battery runs out of charge. * Battery authentication is performed after battery is replaced and power is turned ON. |
Power Saving |
(1) Auto Power Down On/Off (2) Display Off (only functions in Shooting mode) 10/20/30 sec., 1/2/3 min. (3) Eco Mode (effective only in shooting mode) On/Off |
Date/Time Battery |
MS614 Equivalent, Secondary Coin-Cell Lithium Battery Charging time: Approx. 4 hours (Charged from the main battery) Battery life*: Approx. three weeks, starting with full charge when main battery is removed. * Period during which camera retains sufficient power to back up camera data |
Start-up Time |
Approx. 1.6 sec. when EF-M18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM is attached (based on CIPA testing standards). * The time varies slightly depending on the attached lens. |
Dimensions and Weight
Dimensions (W x H x D) |
Approx. 4.4 x 2.7 x 1.7 in. (110.9 x 68.0 x 44.4mm) * Complies with CIPA guidelines. |
Weight |
Approx. 12.9 oz. / 366g (Complies with CIPA guidelines (Body + battery pack + SD card)) Approx. 11.3 oz./ 319g (Body only) |
Operating Environment
Working Humidity Range |
32-104°F/0-40°C * Not equipped with temperature warning function |
Working Conditions
Working Temperature Range |
85% or less |