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.