Canon M EF-M
Mirrorless Camera
 vs Nikon D3100
DSLR Camera

What’s good about the Canon EOS M EF-M

Best price $469
  • Weighs a little bit less than the D3100 10.5 oz vs 16 oz
  • Significantly smaller body size 14 in³ vs 54 in³
  • Higher sensor resolution 18 MP vs 14.2 MP
  • Higher resolution rear screen 1040k dots vs 230k dots
  • Better light sensitivity by 1 f-stop 25,600 ISO vs 12,800 ISO
  • Newer camera November 2012 vs September 2010
  • Better video capture 1080p 30fps vs 1080p 24fps
  • Faster continuous shooting speed 4 shots per sec vs 3 shots per sec
  • Has HDR on-board D3100 does not have HDR
  • Has an External Mic jack D3100 does not
Find out more about the Canon EOS M EF-M

What’s good about the Nikon D3100

Best price
$364
  • 139% more battery life 550 shots vs 230 shots
  • Cheaper street price $364 vs $469
Find out more about the Nikon D3100

What the Canon M EF-M and Nikon D3100 have in common

  • Similar image sensor size 332 in² vs 356 in²
  • Same viewscreen size 3.0″
  • interchangeable lenses
  • HDMI port
  • RAW capture
  • hot shoe

What’s missing from both the Canon M EF-M and the Nikon D3100

  • No 3D capture
  • No panorama mode
  • No GPS tagging
  • No waterproof housing
  • No Wi-Fi
  • No flip out viewscreen
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