Sony FX30 vs Canon EOS M3

This is a full comparison between the cameras Sony FX30 and Canon EOS M3. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Sony FX30 is manufacturered by Sony but Canon EOS M3 is from Canon. Both Sony and Canon are well known brands though.

Sony FX30 were released 2022 and Canon EOS M3 was released 2015. That is a 7 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Sony FX30 2022
Canon EOS M3 2015

Type of camera

Both these cameras are Mirrorless cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Sony FX30 has a "Sony APS-C"-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.

Camera Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Sony FX30 75 mm
Sony APS-C sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Canon EOS M3 80 mm
Canon APS-C sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6

** 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 (Sony)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)

Resolution

Sony FX30 has a 26 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:

Camera Megapixels
Sony FX30 26 MP
25560576 pixels
6192 x 4128
Canon EOS M3 24 MP
24000000 pixels
6000 x 4000

Sony FX30 has a 7 % 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

Sony FX30 has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS M3. Sony FX30 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 32000 while Canon EOS M3 has 100 to 12800.

Camera ISO Range
Sony FX30 100-32000
Canon EOS M3 100-12800

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 Sony FX30
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. Sony FX30 can shoot up to 1 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS M3 can shoot up to 4,2 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Sony FX30 1
Canon EOS M3 4,2

Ability to record movies

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

It is only one of these two cameras that support recording movies and movie clips and that is Canon EOS M3. Sadly, the Sony FX30 does not support this.

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.

Sony FX30 weighs 646 gr (equal to 1.42 lb) which is 77% heavier than Canon EOS M3 and its 366 gr (or 0.81 lb).

Camera Weight
Sony FX30 646 gr
1.42 lb
Canon EOS M3 366 gr
0.81 lb

Sony FX30 vs Canon EOS M3 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Sony FX30 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
Sony FX30
Canon EOS M3
Name Sony FX30 Canon EOS M3
Manufacturer Sony Canon
Release Date and Price
Sony FX30
Canon EOS M3
Release Year 2022 2015
Release Date 2022-09-28 2015-02-06
MSRP 1799 USD 679 USD
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Camera Type
Sony FX30
Canon EOS M3
Camera Type Mirrorless Mirrorless
Sensor
Sony FX30
Canon EOS M3
Sensor Size APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm) APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm)
Sensor Type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Resolution 6192 x 4128 pixels 6000 x 4000 pixels
Megapixels 26 MP 24 MP
Image Processor BIONZ XR DIGIC 6
Image
Sony FX30
Canon EOS M3
ISO Range 100 - 32000 100 - 12800
White Balance Presets 8 6
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization Yes
(Sensor-Shift (5-axis))
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 5.5 stops 0 stops
Uncompressed format RAW RAW
Optics & Focus
Sony FX30
Canon EOS M3
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus 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 759 49
Lens Mount Sony E

See Compatible Lenses
Canon EF-M

See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier APS-C Sensor (1.5x)
1.5x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 36 mm
50 mm becomes 75 mm
100 mm becomes 150 mm
200 mm becomes 300 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
Sony FX30
Canon EOS M3
Articulated LCD Fully articulated Tilting
Screen size 3” 3”
Screen dots N/A 1040000
Touch screen Yes Yes
Screen type N/A ClearView II TFT-LCD
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type No Viewfinder Electronic (Optional via Canon EVF-DC2)
Viewfinder Coverage
Viewfinder Magnification
Viewfinder Resolution 0 0
Photography features
Sony FX30
Canon EOS M3
Frames per second 1 fps 4,2 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 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 No No
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Highlight Weighted
Spot
Partial
Average
Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Partial
Exposure Compensation N/A +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV steps)
Videography features
Sony FX30
Canon EOS M3
Video recording No Yes
Video format N/A H.264
Video resolution N/A 1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
Built-in Microphone Yes Yes
Built-in Speakers Yes Yes
Storage
Sony FX30
Canon EOS M3
Memory Card Compact Flash Express
SD/SDHC
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Sony FX30
Canon EOS M3
HDMI Output Yes Yes
Microphone Port Yes Yes
Headphone Port Yes No
Wireless Yes
Built-in (IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac)
Yes
Built-in (802.11b/g/n with NFC)
Remote Control Supported (no further information) Yes (via smartphone)
GPS No No
Body & Dimensions
Sony FX30
Canon EOS M3
Enviromentally sealed No No
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details NP-FZ100
LP-E17 lithium-ion battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 570 shots 250 shots
Width 78 mm 111 mm
Height 130 mm 68 mm
Depth 85 mm 44 mm
Weight 646 gram 366 gram