Nikon Z f vs Canon EOS M3

This is a full comparison between the cameras Nikon Z f and Canon EOS M3. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Nikon Z f is manufacturered by Nikon but Canon EOS M3 is from Canon. Both Nikon and Canon are well known brands though.

Type of camera

Both these cameras are Mirrorless cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Nikon Z f has a "Nikon FX"-sensor while Canon EOS M3 has a "Canon APS-C"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Nikon)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)

Resolution

Nikon Z f has a 25 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS M3 has 24 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Nikon Z f has a 2 % larger resolution than Canon EOS M3. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.

ISO range

Nikon Z f has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS M3. Nikon Z f has an ISO range that stretches from 50 to 204800 while Canon EOS M3 has 100 to 12800.

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.

Worth mentioning is that Canon EOS M3 belongs to the Canon EOS M-system and needs an adapter to work with Canons EF, EF-S, MP-E, and TS-E lenses. You can read more about this adapter here:
Canon Lens Mount Adapter EF-EOS M

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon Z f
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS M3

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Nikon Z f can shoot up to 14 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS M3 can shoot up to 4,2 pictures per seconds.

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

In this case, both Nikon Z f and Canon EOS M3 can shoot movies.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Nikon Z f weighs 710 gr (equal to 1.57 lb) which is 94% heavier than Canon EOS M3 and its 366 gr (or 0.81 lb).

Nikon Z f vs Canon EOS M3 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Nikon Z f and Canon EOS M3, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.

Product	Nikon Z f	Canon EOS M3
Name	Nikon Z f	Canon EOS M3
Manufacturer	Nikon	Canon
Release Date and Price	Nikon Z f	Canon EOS M3
Release Year	2023	2015
Release Date	2023-09-20	2015-02-06
MSRP	1999 USD	679 USD
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Camera Type	Nikon Z f	Canon EOS M3
Camera Type	Mirrorless	Mirrorless
Sensor	Nikon Z f	Canon EOS M3
Sensor Size	Full Frame (approx 36 x 23.9 mm) Also known as "FX"	APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm)
Sensor Type	BSI-CMOS	CMOS
Resolution	6048 x 4032 pixels	6000 x 4000 pixels
Megapixels	25 MP	24 MP
Image Processor		DIGIC 6
Image	Nikon Z f	Canon EOS M3
ISO Range	50 - 204800	100 - 12800
White Balance Presets	8	6
Custom White Balance	Yes	Yes
Image Stabilization	Yes (Sensor-Shift)	No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating	8 stops	0 stops
Uncompressed format	RAW	RAW
Optics & Focus	Nikon Z f	Canon EOS M3
Autofocus Motor	Yes	Yes
Autofocus	Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView	Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView
Focus Points	273	49
Lens Mount	Nikon Z See Compatible Lenses	Canon EF-M See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier	FX (Full frame) No multiplier Example: 24 mm remains 24 mm 50 mm remains 50 mm 100 mm remains 100 mm 200 mm remains 200 mm	APS-C Sensor 1.6x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 38 mm 50 mm becomes 80 mm 100 mm becomes 160 mm 200 mm becomes 320 mm
Screen & Viewfinder	Nikon Z f	Canon EOS M3
Articulated LCD	Fully articulated	Tilting
Screen size	3.2”	3”
Screen dots	2100000	1040000
Touch screen	Yes	Yes
Screen type	N/A	ClearView II TFT-LCD
Live view	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder Type	Electronic	Electronic (Optional via Canon EVF-DC2)
Viewfinder Coverage	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.8×
Viewfinder Resolution	3690000	0
Photography features	Nikon Z f	Canon EOS M3
Frames per second	14 fps	4,2 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed	900 seconds	0 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed	1/8000 seconds	1/0 seconds
Built-in Flash	No	Yes
Built-in Flash Range	N/A	5 meters
External Flash	Yes	Yes
Self-Timer	Yes	Yes
Time-lapse	Yes	No
Metering modes	Multi Center Weighted Highlight Weighted Spot Partial Average	Multi Center Weighted Spot Partial
Exposure Compensation	+/- 5 (at 1/3 EV steps)	+/- 3 (at 1/3 EV steps)
Videography features	Nikon Z f	Canon EOS M3
Video recording	Yes	Yes
Video format	H.264 H.265	H.264
Video resolution	1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160	1280 x 720 1920 x 1080
Built-in Microphone	Yes	Yes
Built-in Speakers	Yes	Yes
Storage	Nikon Z f	Canon EOS M3
Memory Card	SD/SDHC	SD/SDHC
Connectivity	Nikon Z f	Canon EOS M3
HDMI Output	Yes	Yes
Microphone Port	Yes	Yes
Headphone Port	Yes	No
Wireless	Yes Built-in (802.11b/g/n/a/ac)	Yes Built-in (802.11b/g/n with NFC)
Remote Control	No	Yes (via smartphone)
GPS	No	No
Body & Dimensions	Nikon Z f	Canon EOS M3
Enviromentally sealed	Yes	No
Battery	Battery Pack	Battery Pack
Battery Details	EN-EL15c	LP-E17 lithium-ion battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA)	380 shots	250 shots
Width	144 mm	111 mm
Height	103 mm	68 mm
Depth	49 mm	44 mm
Weight	710 gram	366 gram