Canon EOS M3 vs Canon EOS 60Da

This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS M3 and Canon EOS 60Da. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

These cameras are both manufactured by Canon.

Canon EOS M3 were released 2015 and Canon EOS 60Da was released 2012. That is a 3 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Canon EOS M3 2015
Canon EOS 60Da 2012

Type of camera

Canon EOS M3 is a Mirrorless camera while Canon EOS 60Da is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

Both these cameras have the same sorts of sensor (called "Canon APS-C") which means that if you compare these cameras side by side the lenses will also have the same experienced focal length. Neither of the cameras has a Full frame sensor which means that you will get a "crop factor" where the camera's sensor size affect the focal length with a multiplier.

Camera Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Canon EOS M3 80 mm
Canon APS-C sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6
Canon EOS 60Da 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 (Canon)

Resolution

Canon EOS M3 has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 60Da has 18 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Canon EOS M3 24 MP
24000000 pixels
6000 x 4000
Canon EOS 60Da 18 MP
17915904 pixels
5184 x 3456

Canon EOS M3 has a 34 % larger resolution than Canon EOS 60Da. 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

Canon EOS 60Da has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS M3. Canon EOS 60Da has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 51200 while Canon EOS M3 has 100 to 12800.

Camera ISO Range
Canon EOS M3 100-12800
Canon EOS 60Da 100-51200

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 Canon EOS M3
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 60Da

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Canon EOS M3 can shoot up to 4,2 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 60Da can shoot up to 5,3 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Canon EOS M3 4,2
Canon EOS 60Da 5,3

Ability to record movies

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

In this case, both Canon EOS M3 and Canon EOS 60Da 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.

Canon EOS 60Da weighs 755 gr (equal to 1.66 lb) which is 106% heavier than Canon EOS M3 and its 366 gr (or 0.81 lb).

Camera Weight
Canon EOS M3 366 gr
0.81 lb
Canon EOS 60Da 755 gr
1.66 lb

Canon EOS M3 vs Canon EOS 60Da Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Canon EOS M3 and Canon EOS 60Da, 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
Canon EOS M3
Canon EOS 60Da
Name Canon EOS M3 Canon EOS 60Da
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Release Date and Price
Canon EOS M3
Canon EOS 60Da
Release Year 2015 2012
Release Date 2015-02-06 2012-04-07
MSRP 679 USD 1499 USD
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Camera Type
Canon EOS M3
Canon EOS 60Da
Camera Type Mirrorless DSLR
Sensor
Canon EOS M3
Canon EOS 60Da
Sensor Size APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm) APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm)
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Resolution 6000 x 4000 pixels 5184 x 3456 pixels
Megapixels 24 MP 18 MP
Image Processor DIGIC 6 DIGIC 4
Image
Canon EOS M3
Canon EOS 60Da
ISO Range 100 - 12800 100 - 51200
White Balance Presets 6 8
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization No Yes
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 0 stops 0 stops
Uncompressed format RAW RAW
Optics & Focus
Canon EOS M3
Canon EOS 60Da
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
Selective Single Point
Single
Continuous
Face Detection
LiveView
Focus Points 49 9
Lens Mount Canon EF-M

See Compatible Lenses
Canon EF
Canon EF-S

See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier 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
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
Canon EOS M3
Canon EOS 60Da
Articulated LCD Tilting Fully articulated
Screen size 3” 3”
Screen dots 1040000 1040000
Touch screen Yes No
Screen type ClearView II TFT-LCD Clear View TFT color LCD
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type Electronic (Optional via Canon EVF-DC2) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Coverage 96%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.95× (0.59× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution 0 N/A
Photography features
Canon EOS M3
Canon EOS 60Da
Frames per second 4,2 fps 5,3 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 0 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/0 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Built-in Flash Yes Yes
Built-in Flash Range 5 meters 13 meters
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse No Yes
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Partial
Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Partial
Exposure Compensation +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV steps) +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features
Canon EOS M3
Canon EOS 60Da
Video recording Yes Yes
Video format H.264
H.264
Video resolution 1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
Built-in Microphone Yes Yes
Built-in Speakers Yes Yes
Storage
Canon EOS M3
Canon EOS 60Da
Memory Card SD/SDHC
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Canon EOS M3
Canon EOS 60Da
HDMI Output Yes Yes
Microphone Port Yes Yes
Headphone Port No No
Wireless Yes
Built-in (802.11b/g/n with NFC)
Yes
Eye-Fi Connected
Remote Control Yes (via smartphone) Yes (Optional)
GPS No No
Body & Dimensions
Canon EOS M3
Canon EOS 60Da
Enviromentally sealed No Yes
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details LP-E17 lithium-ion battery & charger
Lithium-Ion LP-E6 rechargeable battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 250 shots 1100 shots
Width 111 mm 145 mm
Height 68 mm 106 mm
Depth 44 mm 79 mm
Weight 366 gram 755 gram