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20 MP | 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

Overall53 Imaging42 Features55 Video41 Size90

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24 MP | APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) CMOS Sensor

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Here we are comparing two Canon cameras cameras with different body types: Canon G7 X MII, which was introduced in February 2016 is a Large Sensor Compact camera with a 20.0MP 1″ sensor whereas Canon M3, which was introduced in February 2015 is a Entry-Level Mirrorless camera with a 24.0MP APS-C sensor. There is 12 months difference between G7 X MII and M3 so we don't expect to see a huge technology difference between these two cameras but it would still give an advantage to younger G7 X MII, especially in sensor tech.

Comparing an interchangeble lens camera to a fixed lens camera is a bit tricky but we will do our best to make this a fair comparison.

Here is a brief look at the main features of the Canon G7 X MII and Canon M3 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Canon G7 X MII Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2016-02-18

20MP - 1″ BSI-CMOS Sensor

ISO 125 - 12800 ( expands to 25600)

24-100 mm F1.8-2.8 Zoom Lens

Optical Image Stabilization

3.00" Tilting Screen

8.0fps continuous shooting

Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution

Built-in Wireless

319g. 106 x 61 x 42 mm

Replaced Canon PowerShot G7 X Compare

Canon M3 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2015-02-06

24MP - APS-C CMOS Sensor

ISO 100 - 12800 ( expands to 25600)

Canon EF-M Mount

3.00" Tilting Screen

4.2fps continuous shooting

Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution

Built-in Wireless

366g. 111 x 68 x 44 mm

Canon G7 X MII was replaced by Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III. You may also be interested in these comparisons: Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III vs Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III vs Canon EOS M3

Canon M3 was replaced by Canon EOS M6. You may also be interested in these comparisons: Canon EOS M6 vs Canon EOS M3 Canon EOS M6 vs Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II

Let's read on in the following sections in order to better understand in detail how the Canon G7 X MII and Canon M3 compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

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In-built Image Stabilization	Optical vs None	Sharper images at longer focal lengths and slow shutter speeds
Image Processor	DIGIC 7 vs DIGIC 6	More Capable Processor
Continuous Shooting	8.0fps vs 4.2fps	3.8 fps faster
Battery Life	265 shots vs 250 shots	15 more frames with a single charge
Weight	319 g vs 366 g	47 g lighter
Timelapse Recording	Yes vs No	creative shooting
Flash Coverage	7.0m vs 5.0m	2m longer range
Max Video frames at Full HD	60p vs 30p	Higher frame video at max resolution
AE Bracketing Range	±3 EV vs ±2 EV	Wide Bracketing range is useful for HDR
Built-in ND Filter	3.0-stops vs No	Use larger aperture under strong light
UHS Card Support	UHS-I vs none	Read/Write in High Speeds

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External Flash Shoe	Yes vs No	Better for flash photography
Sensor Resolution	24 MP vs 20 MP	19% more pixels
Number of Focus Points	49 vs 31	18 more focus points
Max Mech. Shutter	1/4000s vs 1/2000s	faster mechanical shutter
Microphone Port	Yes vs No	High quality audio recording option
Sensor Pixel Area	13.84µm2 vs 5.82µm2	137% larger pixel area

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Wireless Connection	Yes vs Yes	Better connectivity
Adjustable LCD Screen	Tilting vs Tilting	Flexible shooting positions
Built-in Flash	Yes vs Yes	Useful in low-light
Touch Screen	Yes vs Yes	Easy control of camera functions
RAW Support	Yes vs Yes	Better image quality
Face Detection Focus	Yes vs Yes	very handy for portraits
Max Resolution	20 MP vs 24 MP	Bigger prints and more details
LCD Screen Resolution	1.040k dots vs 1.040k dots	High resolution screens
AE Bracketing	Yes vs Yes	Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Selfie/Vlogger Friendly LCD	Yes vs Yes	Rotate LCD for taking Selfies
NFC Connection	Yes vs Yes	Easy wireless connectivity with compatible devices
Smartphone Remote	Yes vs Yes	Remote control your camera with a smartphone

Environmental Sealing

No vs No

not suitable for tough conditions

Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, we are going to illustrate the Canon G7 X MII and Canon M3 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Canon G7 X MII has external dimensions of 106 x 61 x 42 mm (4.17 x 2.4 x 1.65″) and weighs 319 g (0.70 lb / 11.25 oz) (including batteries). Canon M3 has external dimensions of 111 x 68 x 44 mm (4.37 x 2.68 x 1.73″) and weighs 366 g (0.81 lb / 12.91 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Canon G7 X MII and the Canon M3. Canon G7 X MII is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 5mm narrower, 7mm shorter and 2mm thinner than Canon M3. As you can tell, actually this is not a fair size comparison since Canon G7 X MII has a built-in lens but Canon M3 doesn't. Once you put a lens on M3, its thickness will increase significantly.

Canon G7 X MII vs Canon M3 Camera Size Comparison - Front View — Comparison image of the Canon G7 X MII and the Canon M3 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of the Canon G7 X MII and Canon M3.

Canon G7 X MII vs Canon M3 Camera Size Comparison - Back View — Comparison image of the Canon G7 X MII and the Canon M3 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Canon G7 X MII and Canon M3.

Canon G7 X MII vs Canon M3 Camera Size Comparison - Top View — Top View Comparison image of the Canon G7 X MII and the Canon M3 Size

Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Canon G7 X MII is 47g lighter than the Canon M3 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.

Again, this comparison may not be very useful in real life as we are comparing the weight of a camera with a built-in lens to the body-only weight of an interchangeable lens camera. Once you put a lens on M3, the total kit will weigh much higher. Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither the Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II nor Canon EOS M3 provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections: Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing Top Mirrorless Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Canon G7 X MII and Canon M3's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.

Both cameras feature Tilting screens where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels.

Canon G7 X MII has a 20.0MP 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features DIGIC 7 processor. On the other hand, Canon M3 has a 24.0MP APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features DIGIC 6 processor.

Below you can see the G7 X MII and M3 sensor size comparison.

Canon G7 X MII vs Canon M3 Sensor Size Comparison — Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Canon G7 X MII and Canon M3 Cameras

As seen above, Canon M3 has a 2.9x Larger sensor area than Canon G7 X MII. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

In this section, we rank and compare Canon G7 X MII and Canon M3 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas. Canon G7 X MII for Portrait Photography
AVERAGE Canon M3 for Portrait Photography
AVERAGE Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP Image Stabilization No External Flash Shoe No Built-in Viewfinder Read the details Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP Optional External Viewfinder Average Ergonomics&Handling No Image Stabilization Read the details Check the Best Canon EF-M Mount Lenses for Portrait Photography Canon G7 X MII for Street Photography
EXCELLENT Canon M3 for Street Photography
GOOD Image Stabilization Live-view Face-Detection Focusing Tilting LCD Screen Fast Lens at Wide: f1.80 24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor No Built-in Viewfinder Read the details Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor Live-view Face-Detection Focusing Tilting LCD Screen Optional External Viewfinder Medium sized Body No Image Stabilization Read the details Check the Best Canon EF-M Mount Lenses for Street Photography Canon G7 X MII for Sports Photography
AVERAGE Canon M3 for Sports Photography
AVERAGE Image Stabilization Fast Continuous Shooting: 8.0fps 31 Focus Points Wireless Connection Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s No External Flash Shoe No Built-in Viewfinder Environmental Sealings Poor Battery Life: 265 shots 100 mm Tele Lens Read the details Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s 49 Focus Points Good Low Light ISO Wireless Connection Optional External Viewfinder Average Ergonomics&Handling Average Continuous Shooting: 4.2fps No Image Stabilization Environmental Sealings Poor Battery Life: 250 shots Read the details Check the Best Canon EF-M Mount Lenses for Sports Photography Canon G7 X MII for Daily Photography
GOOD Canon M3 for Daily Photography
GOOD Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor 4.2X Optical Zoom 319g Body Thickness 42mm Read the details Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor Medium size Body 366g Body Thickness 44mm Read the details Canon G7 X MII for Landscape Photography
POOR Canon M3 for Landscape Photography
AVERAGE Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP 24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor No Environmental Sealings Read the details Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP Live-view No Environmental Sealings Read the details Check the Best Canon EF-M Mount Lenses for Landscape Photography

You may have already made your decision regarding which camera best suits your needs and budget. However, if you're curious about how we rated the Canon G7 X MII and the Canon M3, below you'll find their scores across five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Canon G7 X MII and Canon M3 scores compare:

Canon G7 X MII Imaging Features Value Portability Overall Ranked #35 out of 70 in Large sensor compact camerasRanked #276 out of 1333 in all Cameras Canon M3 Imaging Features Value Portability Overall Ranked #44 out of 152 in Rangefinder-style mirrorless camerasRanked #323 out of 1333 in all Cameras

Canon G7 X MII has a higher Overall Score than the Canon M3 and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

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General	Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II	Canon EOS M3
Brand	Canon	Canon
Announced	2016-02-18	2015-02-06
Body Type	Large sensor compact	Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor
Type	BSI-CMOS	CMOS
Size	1″	APS-C
Dimensions	13.2 x 8.8 mm	22.3 x 14.9 mm
Area	116.16mm2	332.27mm2
Megapixels	20 megapixels	24 megapixels
Max Resolution	5472 x 3648	6000 x 4000
Max Native Light sensitivity	12,800 ISO	12,800 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity	25600 ISO	25600 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity	125 ISO	100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points	31	49
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	fixed lens	Canon EF-M
Lens Focal Range	24-100 mm (4.2x)	no lens
Max Aperture	F1.8-2.8	no lens
Macro Focus Range	5cm	no lens
Screen
Type	Tilting	Tilting
Size	3.00"	3.00"
Resolution	1,040k dots	1,040k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	None	Electronic (optional)
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter	1/2000s	1/4000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization	Optical	No
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	7.00 m	5.00 m (at ISO 100)
External Flash
Continuous Shooting	8.0 fps	4.2 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution	1920 x 1080	1920 x 1080
Video Formats	MPEG-4, H.264	H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	Built-In	Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight	319g	366g
Dimensions	106 x 61 x 42mm	111 x 68 x 44mm
Battery Life	265 shots	250 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	None	None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score	not tested	72
DxO Color Depth	not tested	22.8
DxO Dynamic Range	not tested	11.8
DxO Low Light ISO	not tested	1169
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