Canon EOS M3 vs Nikon D7200

This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS M3 and Nikon D7200. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Canon EOS M3 is manufacturered by Canon but Nikon D7200 is from Nikon. Both Canon and Nikon are well known brands though.

These two camera models were both released 2015.

Camera Released
Canon EOS M3 2015
Nikon D7200 2015

Type of camera

Canon EOS M3 is a Mirrorless camera while Nikon D7200 is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Canon EOS M3 has a "Canon APS-C"-sensor while Nikon D7200 has a "Nikon DX"-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 **
Canon EOS M3 80 mm
Canon APS-C sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6
Nikon D7200 75 mm
Nikon DX sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5

** 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)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Nikon)

Resolution

Both these cameras have the exact same resolution. Canon EOS M3 has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon D7200 has 24 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
Nikon D7200 24 MP
24000000 pixels
6000 x 4000

ISO range

Nikon D7200 has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS M3. Nikon D7200 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 25600 while Canon EOS M3 has 100 to 12800.

Camera ISO Range
Canon EOS M3 100-12800
Nikon D7200 100-25600

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 Nikon D7200

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 Nikon D7200 can shoot up to 6 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Canon EOS M3 4,2
Nikon D7200 6

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 Nikon D7200 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 D7200 weighs 675 gr (equal to 1.49 lb) which is 84% heavier than Canon EOS M3 and its 366 gr (or 0.81 lb).

Camera Weight
Canon EOS M3 366 gr
0.81 lb
Nikon D7200 675 gr
1.49 lb

Canon EOS M3 vs Nikon D7200 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Canon EOS M3 and Nikon D7200, 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
Nikon D7200
Name Canon EOS M3 Nikon D7200
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Release Date and Price
Canon EOS M3
Nikon D7200
Release Year 2015 2015
Release Date 2015-02-06 2015-03-02
MSRP 679 USD 1199 USD
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Camera Type
Canon EOS M3
Nikon D7200
Camera Type Mirrorless DSLR
Sensor
Canon EOS M3
Nikon D7200
Sensor Size APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm) APS-C (approx 23.7 x 15.5 mm)
Also known as "DX"
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Resolution 6000 x 4000 pixels 6000 x 4000 pixels
Megapixels 24 MP 24 MP
Image Processor DIGIC 6 EXPEED 4
Image
Canon EOS M3
Nikon D7200
ISO Range 100 - 12800 100 - 25600
White Balance Presets 6 12
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 0 stops 0 stops
Uncompressed format RAW RAW
Optics & Focus
Canon EOS M3
Nikon D7200
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
Face Detection
LiveView
Focus Points 49 51
Lens Mount Canon EF-M

See Compatible Lenses
Nikon F

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
DX / APS-C (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
Screen & Viewfinder
Canon EOS M3
Nikon D7200
Articulated LCD Tilting Fixed
Screen size 3” 3,2”
Screen dots 1040000 1228800
Touch screen Yes No
Screen type ClearView II TFT-LCD TFT-LCD
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type Electronic (Optional via Canon EVF-DC2) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Coverage 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.94× (0.63× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution 0 N/A
Photography features
Canon EOS M3
Nikon D7200
Frames per second 4,2 fps 6 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 12 meters
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse No Yes
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Partial
Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Exposure Compensation +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV steps) +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features
Canon EOS M3
Nikon D7200
Video recording Yes Yes
Video format H.264
MPEG4
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
Nikon D7200
Memory Card SD/SDHC
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Canon EOS M3
Nikon D7200
HDMI Output Yes Yes
Microphone Port Yes Yes
Headphone Port No Yes
Wireless Yes
Built-in (802.11b/g/n with NFC)
Yes
Built-In with NFC
Remote Control Yes (via smartphone) Yes (Wired, wireless, or via smartphone)
GPS No Yes
Optional
Body & Dimensions
Canon EOS M3
Nikon D7200
Enviromentally sealed No Yes
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details LP-E17 lithium-ion battery & charger
EN-EL15 lithium-ion battery and charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 250 shots 1110 shots
Width 111 mm 136 mm
Height 68 mm 107 mm
Depth 44 mm 76 mm
Weight 366 gram 675 gram