Canon PowerShot S2IS 5.0MP Digital Camera vs Canon EOS M3 24.2MP DSLR Camera comparison

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key specs
Camera TypeDigital CameraDSLR Camera
Effective Pixels5 MP24.2 MP
Sensor TypeCCDCMOS
Display TypeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Display Size1.8 inch3 inch
Battery TypeAA Alkaline BatteryLithium ion
Touchscreen-Yes
general
BrandCanonCanon
ModelPowerShot S2IS 5.0MP Digital CameraEOS M3 24.2MP DSLR Camera
Model NamePowerShot S2ISEOS M3
Model NumberS2ISM3
SeriesPowerShotEOS
ColorSilverBlack
TypeDigital CameraDSLR Camera
Effective Pixels5 MP24.2 MP
Dimensions(WxHxD)113.0 x 78.0 x 75.5 mm110.9 x 68 x 44.4 mm
Weight405 GM366 GM
Temperature0 to 400 to 40
SLR Variant-Ef-M18-55 Is Stm
Wide Angle-Yes
Maximum Burst-Yes
Ports-3.5 mm Stereo Mini Jack, USB, HDMI
sensor features
Sensor TypeCCDCMOS
Sensor Size1/2.5 inch22.3 x 14.9 mm
Maximum ISO400 ISO12800 ISO
Sensor Technology-CMOS
lens features
Focal Length6.0 - 72.0mm f/2.7-3.5 35mm film equivalent 36-432mm18 - 55 mm
Digital Zoom4x-
Aperture Rangef/2.7 W - 3.5 TF3.5 - F5.6
Manual FocusYesYes
Lens Type-Canon EF-M Mount
Compatible Lens-Canon EF-M Lenses, Canon EF Lenses Including EF-S Lenses
Dust Reduction-No
Other Lens Features-Compatible Lenses Canon EF-M Lenses, Canon EF Lenses Including EF-S Lenses
viewfinder features
View FinderYes-
View Finder Type0.33 inch low-temperature polycrystalline silicon TFT color LCD-
Viewfinder Coverage100%-
focus features
Focus RangeNormal 1.6 ft./50cm-Infinity W, 3.0 ft./90cm-Infinity T Macro 3.9 in.-1.6 ft./10-50cm Super Macro 0-3.9 in./0-10cm-
Auto FocusYesYes
Metering ModesEvaluative, Center-weighted Average, Spot** Metering frame with Spot Mode is center-fixed.Evaluative, Partial, Spot, Center-weighted Average
White BalancingAuto, Pre-set Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, CustomAuto, Preset Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten Light, White Fluorescent Light, Flash, Custom White Balance Correction Feature Provided
Focus Mode-AF, MF Manual Focusing, 5x / 10x Magnification Possible, AF + MF
Other Focus Features-Autofocus Type Hybrid CMOS AF III 1-point AF, Face + Tracking Priority AF, AF Points 49 Points Maximum, Focusing Brightness Range EV 2 - 18 At Room Temperature, ISO 100, AF Operation One-shot AF, Servo AF, Continuous AF Possible, AF-assist Beam Built-in LED Lamp
shutter features
Shutter Speed15-1/3200 sec. Slow shutter speed of 15-1.3 sec. is only available in select modes.1/4000 sec
Self-timerYesYes
Continuous ShotsHigh-speed approx. 2.4 shots/sec. Normal approx. 1.5 shots/sec. Large/Fine mode4.2 Shots/sec
Shutter Type-Electronically-controlled, Focal-plane Shutter
Other Shutter Features-Total Shutter Speed Range, Available Range Varies by Shooting Mode
flash features
Flash ModesAuto, Red-Eye Reduction ON/OFF-
Flash Compensation2 stops in 1/3-stop increments1/3 Stop Increments in +/- 2 Stops
Built-in Flash-Yes
External Flash-Yes
Other Flash Features-Built-in Flash Retracting, Manual Pop-up Flash, Guide Number 5 ISO 100/m, Supports Angle of View Equivalent to Focal Length of 18 mm 35 mm Equivalent 29 mm, Recharging Time 3 sec, External Flash EX-series Speedlites Flash Functions Settable with the Camera, FE Lock
image features
Image FormatExif 2.2 JPEGJPEG, RAW 14-bit Canon Original, RAW + JPEG Simultaneous Recording Possible
Gross Pixel5.3 MP-
Still Image Size2,592 x 1,944 Large, 2,048 x 1,536 Medium 1, 1,600 x 1,200 Medium 2, 640 x 480 Small-
Aspect Ratio-30200 AM
Red Eye Reduction-Yes
Image Sizing-L 6000 x 4000 24 M, M 4320 x 2880 12.40 M, S1 2880 x 1920 5.50 M, S2 2304 x 1536 3.50 M, S3 720 x 480 0.35 M, RAW 6000 x 4000 24 M
Image Processor-DIGIC 6 Image Processor
display features
Display TypeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Display Size1.8 inch3 inch
Display ResolutionApprox. 115,000 pixels1,040,000 dots
LCD DisplayTFT Color LCDTFT LCD
LCD Display Image ResolutionApprox 115000 pixels1040000 dots
Touch Screen-Yes
Other Display Features-Image Processing During Shooting Picture Style Auto, Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Definition 1 - 3, Automatic Image Brightness Correction Auto Lighting Optimizer, Highlight Tone Priority Provided, Lens Aberration Correction Peripheral Illumination, Chromatic Aberration, Angle Adjustment Possible, Touch Screen Technology Capacitive Sensing, Feature Guide Displayable, Playback Image Display Formats Single Image Display, Single Image + Info Display Basic Info, Shooting Info, Histogram, Lens Info, Picture Style, Noise Reduction and Correction Data, Image Index 6 / 12 / 42 / 110, Image Rotate Possible, Zoom Magnification 1.5x - 10x, Highlight Alert Overexposed Highlights Blink, Image Browsing Methods Single Image, Jump by 10 or 100 Images, By Shooting Date, By Folder, By Movies, By Stills, By Rating, Scroll Display, Image Rotate Provided, Ratings Provided, Movie Playback Enabled LCD Monitor, HDMI Out, Image Protect Provided, Slide Show All Images / Filter Images by Image Search, Transition Effect Off / Fade, Post Processing of Images Creative Filters Grainy B/W, Soft Focus, Fish-eye Effect, Art Bold Effect, Water Painting Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Miniature Effect, Resize Provided, Red-eye Correction Provided, Direct Printing Compatible Printers PictBridge USB and Wireless LAN, Printable Images JPEG and RAW Images Can Print RAW Images Displayed as JPEG Only with Images Taken with the Same Model, Print Ordering DPOF Version 1.1 Compatible, Custom Functions Custom Functions 6 Types, My Menu Registration Provided, Copyright Information Entry and Inclusion Possible
connectivity features
USBYesYes
HDMI-Yes
Wifi-Yes
Wireless Connectivity-IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
storage and power features
Upgradable MemoryYesYes
Card TypeSDSD / SDHC / SDXC / Compatible with UHS-I
Power SupplyCompact Power Adapter CA-PS700Battery Pack LP-E17
Batteries IncludedYes-
Battery TypeAA Alkaline BatteryLithium ion
Battery LifeStill Image approx. 130 shots AA-size Alkaline Battery, approx. 550 shots AA-size NiMH Battery *1Movie approx. 210 min. AA-size Alkaline Battery, approx. 300 min. AA-size NiMH Battery-
audio and video features
Audio FeaturesWAVE StereoMPEG-4 AAC-LC
Video Resolution640 x 480 VGA Fine/VGA, 320 x 240 QVGA1920 x 1080
Video FormatAVI Image data Motion JPEGDCF 2.0, MP4, MPEG-4 AVC / H.264
Speaker-Built-in
Video Quality-Full HD
Frame Rates in Video Modes-Full HD 1920 x 1080 30p / 25p / 24p, HD 1280 x 720 60p / 50p, SD 640 x 480 30p / 25p
Video Features-Continuous AF, Touch Shutter, Grid Display Two Types, Creative Filters Included as a Shooting Mode, Depth-of-field Preview, File Size 1920 x 1080 30p / 25p / 24p 172.6 MB / min, 1280 x 720 60p / 50p 115.4 MB / min, 640 x 480 30p / 25p 22.4 MB / min, Focusing Hybrid CMOS AF III Method 1-point AF, Face + Tracking Priority AF, Manual Focus, Metering Modes Evaluative Metering, Servo AF Provided, Metering Range EV 1 - 20 At Room Temperate, ISO 100, Exposure Control Program AE for Movies and Manual Exposure, Exposure Compensation 1/3 Stop Increments in +/- 3 Stops, ISO Speed Recommended Exposure Index With Automatic Exposure ISO 100 3200 Full HD, ISO 100 6400 HD / SD Set Automatically, With Manual Exposure ISO 100 - 3200 Full HD / ISO 100 - 6400 HD / SD Set Automatically / Manually, H ISO 6400 Full HD / ISO 12800 HD / SD Equivalent Speed Possible, Miniature Effect Movie Provided, Sound Recording Built-in Stereo Microphone, External Stereo Microphone Terminal Provided, Audio Recording Level Adjustable, Wind Filter For Built-in Microphone Provided, Attenuator Provided, Grid Display Two Types
modes and functions features
Shooting ModesAuto Creative zone P, Av, Tv, M, C Image zone Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Special Scene Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Indoor, Night Snapshot, Stitch Assist, Movie, My Colors-
HD Support-Yes
Drive Modes-Single Shooting, Continuous Shooting
exposure features
Spot Meter-Yes
Exposure Compensation-Manual 1/3 Stop Increments in +/- 3 Stops, AEB 1/3 Stop Increments in +/- 2 Stops Can be Combined with Manual Exposure Compensation
Other Exposure Features-Exposure Control Program AE, Shutter Priority AE, Aperture Priority AE, Manual Exposure, AE Lock Auto Applied in One-shot AF Mode with Evaluative Metering when Focus is Achieved, Manual With AE Lock Button
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