The Canon EOS 750D (called Canon T6i in some regions) and the Canon EOS M3 are two digital cameras that were revealed to the public in February 2015. The 750D is a DSLR, while the M3 is a mirrorless interchangeable lens camera. Both cameras are equipped with an APS-C sensor. Both cameras offer a resolution of 24 megapixels. Show Below is an overview of the main specs of the two cameras as a starting point for the comparison.  Going beyond this snapshot of core features and characteristics, what are the differences between the Canon EOS 750D and the Canon EOS M3? Which one should you buy? Read on to find out how these two cameras compare with respect to their body size, their imaging sensors, their shooting features, their input-output connections, and their reception by expert reviewers.
Body comparisonThe side-by-side display below illustrates the physical size and weight of the Canon 750D and the Canon M3. The two cameras are presented according to their relative size. Three successive views from the front, the top, and the rear are shown. All width, height and depth dimensions are rounded to the nearest millimeter. The M3 can be obtained in two different colors (black, white), while the 750D is only available in black. If the front view area (width x height) of the cameras is taken as an aggregate measure of their size, the Canon M3 is considerably smaller (43 percent) than the Canon 750D. Moreover, the M3 is markedly lighter (34 percent) than the 750D. In this context, it is worth noting that neither the 750D nor the M3 are weather-sealed. The above size and weight comparisons are to some extent incomplete since they do not consider the interchangeable lenses that both of these cameras require. Hence, you might want to study and compare the specifications of available lenses in order to get the full picture of the size and weight of the two camera systems. The adjacent table lists the principal physical characteristics of the two cameras alongside a wider set of alternatives. If you want to switch the focus of the display and review another camera pair, you can move across to the CAM-parator tool and choose from the broad selection of possible camera comparisons there. Any camera decision will obviously take relative prices into account. The retail prices at the time of the camera’s release place the model in the market relative to other models in the producer’s line-up and the competition. The M3 was somewhat cheaper (by 9 percent) than the 750D at launch, but both cameras fall into the same price category. Usually, retail prices stay at first close to the launch price, but after several months, discounts become available. Later in the product cycle and, in particular, when the replacement model is about to appear, further discounting and stock clearance sales often push the camera price considerably down.
Sensor comparisonThe size of the sensor inside a digital camera is one of the key determinants of image quality. A large sensor will tend to have larger individual pixels that provide better low-light sensitivity, wider , and richer than smaller pixel-units in a sensor of the same technological generation. Moreover, a large sensor camera will give the photographer more control over in the image and, thus, the ability to better isolate a subject from the background. On the downside, larger sensors are more costly to manufacture and tend to lead to bigger and heavier cameras and lenses. Both cameras under consideration feature an APS-C sensor and have a format factor (sometimes also referred to as "crop factor") of 1.6. Within the spectrum of camera sensors, this places the review cameras among the medium-sized sensor cameras that aim to strike a balance between image quality and portability. Both cameras have a native aspect ratio (sensor width to sensor height) of 3:2. The two cameras under review do not only share the same sensor size, but also offer an identical resolution of 24 megapixels. This similarity in sensor specs implies that both the 750D and the M3 have the same pixel density, as well as the same pixel size. Moreover, the two cameras were released in close succession, so that their sensors are from the same technological generation. The Canon EOS 750D has a native sensitivity range from ISO 100 to ISO 12800, which can be extended to ISO 100-25600. The Canon EOS M3 offers exactly the same ISO settings. Technology-wise, both cameras are equipped with CMOS (Complementary Metal–Oxide–Semiconductor) sensors. Both cameras use a Bayer filter for capturing RGB colors on a square grid of photosensors. This arrangement is found in most digital cameras. Since 2007, DXO Mark has published sensor performance measurements that have been derived using a consistent methodology. This service is based on lab testing and assigns an overall score to each camera sensor, as well as ratings for dynamic range ("DXO Landscape"), color depth ("DXO Portrait"), and low-light sensitivity ("DXO Sports"). The Overall DXO ratings for the two cameras under consideration are close, suggesting that they provide similar imaging performance. The table below summarizes the physical sensor characteristics and sensor quality findings and compares them across a set of similar cameras. Sensor Characteristics # Camera Model Sensor Class Resolution (MP) Horiz. Pixels Vert. Pixels Video Format DXO Portrait DXO Landscape DXO Sports DXO Overall 1. Canon 750D APS-C 24.0 6000 40001080/30p22.712.0919712. Canon M3 APS-C 24.0 6000 40001080/30p22.811.81169723. Canon 2000D APS-C 24.0 6000 40001080/30p22.611.91009714. Canon 77D APS-C 24.0 6000 40001080/60p23.613.3971785. Canon 800D APS-C 24.0 6000 40001080/60p23.713.11586806. Canon M6 APS-C 24.0 6000 40001080/60p23.412.61317787. Canon M100 APS-C 24.0 6000 40001080/60p23.512.91272788. Canon M5 APS-C 24.0 6000 40001080/60p23.412.41262779. Canon 760D APS-C 24.0 6000 40001080/30p22.612.09157010. Canon T6i APS-C 24.0 6000 40001080/30p22.712.09197111. Canon T6s APS-C 24.0 6000 40001080/30p22.612.09157012. Canon 1200D APS-C 17.9 5184 34561080/30p21.911.37246313. Canon G7 X 1-inch 20.0 5472 36481080/60p23.012.75567114. Canon 700D APS-C 17.9 5184 34561080/30p21.711.26816115. Canon 650D APS-C 17.9 5184 34561080/30p21.711.27226216. Nikon D5600 APS-C 24.0 6000 40001080/60p24.114.0130684 Note: DXO values in italics represent estimates based on sensor size and age.
Many modern cameras cannot only take still pictures, but also record videos. The two cameras under consideration both have sensors whose read-out speed is fast enough to capture moving pictures, and both provide the same movie specifications (1080/30p).
Feature comparisonApart from body and sensor, cameras can and do differ across a range of features. For example, the 750D has an optical viewfinder, which can be very useful when shooting in bright sunlight. In contrast, the M3 relies on live view and the rear LCD for framing. That said, the M3 can be equipped with an optional viewfinder – the EVF-DC1. The following table reports on some other key feature differences and similarities of the Canon 750D, the Canon M3, and comparable cameras. Core Features # Camera Model Viewfinder (Type or 000 dots) Control Panel (yes/no) LCD Specifications (inch/000 dots) LCD Attach- ment Touch Screen (yes/no) Max Shutter Speed * Max Shutter Flaps * Built-in Flash (yes/no) Built-in Image Stab 1. Canon 750Doptical n3.0 / 1040 swivel Y 1/4000s 5.0/s Y n 2. Canon M3optional n3.0 / 1040 tilting Y 1/4000s 4.2/s Y n 3. Canon 2000Doptical n3.0 / 920 fixed n 1/4000s 3.0/s Y n 4. Canon 77Doptical Y3.0 / 1040 swivel Y 1/4000s 6.0/s Y n 5. Canon 800Doptical n3.0 / 1040 swivel Y 1/4000s 6.0/s Y n 6. Canon M6optional n3.0 / 1040 tilting Y 1/4000s 9.0/s Y n 7. Canon M100none n3.0 / 1040 tilting Y 1/4000s 6.1/s Y n 8. Canon M52360 n3.2 / 1620 tilting Y 1/4000s 9.0/s Y n 9. Canon 760Doptical Y3.0 / 1040 swivel Y 1/4000s 5.0/s Y n 10. Canon T6ioptical n3.0 / 1040 swivel Y 1/4000s 5.0/s Y n 11. Canon T6soptical Y3.0 / 1040 swivel Y 1/4000s 5.0/s Y n 12. Canon 1200Doptical n3.0 / 460 fixed n 1/4000s 3.0/s Y n 13. Canon G7 Xnone n3.0 / 1040 tilting Y 1/2000s 6.5/s Y Y 14. Canon 700Doptical n3.0 / 1040 swivel Y 1/4000s 5.0/s Y n 15. Canon 650Doptical n3.0 / 1040 swivel Y 1/4000s 5.0/s Y n 16. Nikon D5600optical n3.2 / 1037 swivel Y 1/4000s 5.0/s Y n Note: *) Information refers to the mechanical shutter, unless the camera only has an electronic one.
Both cameras have an articulated rear screen that can be turned to be front-facing. This feature will be particularly appreciated by vloggers and photographers who are interested in taking selfies. Concerning the storage of imaging data, both the 750D and the M3 write their files to SDXC cards. Both cameras can use UHS-I cards, which provide for Ultra High Speed data transfer of up to 104 MB/s.
Connectivity comparisonFor some imaging applications, the extent to which a camera can communicate with its environment can be an important aspect in the camera decision process. The table below provides an overview of the connectivity of the Canon EOS 750D and Canon EOS M3 and, in particular, the interfaces the cameras (and selected comparators) provide for accessory control and data transfer. Input-Output Connections # Camera Model Hotshoe Port Internal Mic / Speaker Microphone Port Headphone Port HDMI Port USB Port WiFi Support NFC Support Bluetooth Support 1. Canon 750DYstereo / monoY-mini2.0YY- 2. Canon M3Ystereo / monoY-mini2.0YY- 3. Canon 2000DYmono / mono--mini2.0YY- 4. Canon 77DYstereo / monoY-mini2.0YYY 5. Canon 800DYstereo / monoY-mini2.0YYY 6. Canon M6Ystereo / monoY-mini2.0YYY 7. Canon M100-stereo / mono--micro2.0YYY 8. Canon M5Ystereo / monoY-mini2.0YYY 9. Canon 760DYstereo / monoY-mini2.0YY- 10. Canon T6iYstereo / monoY-mini2.0YY- 11. Canon T6sYstereo / monoY-mini2.0YY- 12. Canon 1200DYmono / mono--mini2.0- 13. Canon G7 X-stereo / mono--micro2.0YY- 14. Canon 700DYstereo / monoY-mini2.0- 15. Canon 650DYstereo / monoY-mini2.0--- 16. Nikon D5600Ystereo / monoY-mini2.0YYY
Both the 750D and the M3 have been discontinued, but can regularly be found used on ebay. The 750D was replaced by the Canon 800D, while the M3 was followed by the Canon M6. Further information on the features and operation of the 750D and M3 can be found, respectively, in the Canon 750D Manual (free pdf) or the online Canon M3 Manual.
Review summarySo what is the bottom line? Is there a clear favorite between the Canon 750D and the Canon M3? Which camera is better? Below is a summary of the relative strengths of each of the two contestants. Reasons to prefer the Canon EOS 750D:
Arguments in favor of the Canon EOS M3:
If the count of relative strengths (bullet points above) is taken as a measure, the match-up finishes in a tie (4 points each). However, the relative importance of the various individual camera aspects will vary according to personal preferences and needs, so that you might like to apply corresponding weights to the particular features before making a decision on a new camera. A professional wildlife photographer will view the differences between cameras in a way that diverges from the perspective of a family photog, and a person interested in architecture has distinct needs from a sports shooter. Hence, the decision which camera is best and worth buying is often a very personal one. 750D 04:04 M3 How about other alternatives? Do the specifications of the Canon 750D and the Canon M3 place the cameras among the top in their class? Find out in the latest Best DSLR Camera and Best Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera listings whether the two cameras rank among the cream of the crop. In any case, while the comparison of technical specifications can provide a useful overview of the capabilities of different cameras, it remains incomplete and does no justice, for example, to the way the 750D or the M3 perform in practice. User reviews, such as those found at amazon, can sometimes inform about these issues, but such feedback is often incomplete, inconsistent, and biased. Expert reviewsThis is why hands-on reviews by experts are important. The following table reports the overall ratings of the cameras as published by some of the major camera review sites (amateurphotographer [AP], cameralabs [CL], digitalcameraworld [DCW], dpreview [DPR], ephotozine [EPZ], photographyblog [PB]). As can be seen, the professional reviewers agree in many cases on the quality of different cameras, but sometimes their assessments diverge, reinforcing the earlier point that a camera decision is often a very personal choice. The review scores listed above should be treated with care, though. The assessments were made in relation to similar cameras of the same technological generation. Hence, a score should always be seen in the context of the camera's market launch date and its price, and comparing ratings of very distinct cameras or ones that are far apart in terms of their release date have little meaning. Also, kindly note that some of the listed sites have over time developped their review approaches and their reporting style. Other camera comparisonsDid this review help to inform your camera decision process? In case you are interested in seeing how other cameras pair up, just make your choice using the following search menu. As an alternative, you can also directly jump to any one of the listed comparisons that were previously generated by the CAM-parator tool.
Specifications: Canon 750D vs Canon M3Below is a side-by-side comparison of the specs of the two cameras to facilitate a quick review of their differences and common features. |
