Canon's EOS M3 mirrorless camera is finally coming to the U.S.

Better late than never seems to be Canon's motto for its mirrorless cameras.

The camera company is finally bringing its EOS M3, the third-generation mirrorless camera in the EOS M series, to the U.S. after announcing it for global release earlier this year.

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With a 24.2-megapixel APS-C-sized image sensor, the M3 can easily replace any entry-level DSLR camera. In fact, its imaging chops are on par with the company's Rebel T6i and T6s DSLRs, but at a fraction of the weight — the camera body only weighs 12.91 ounces.

The camera has Canon's proprietary DIGIC6 image processor and a 49-point autofocus system. Its ISO setting is adjustable from 100-12800. Video recording tops out at 1080p resolution (sorry, 4K fans) in several frame rates (24p, 25p and 30p). It's also got built-in Wi-Fi and NFC for pairing to smartphones and tablets.

On the back is a 3-inch touchscreen that's similar to the one on the PowerShot G1 X Mark II.

The screen tilts down 45 degrees and all the way up to 180 degrees for selfies and vlogging.

The screen tilts down 45 degrees and all the way up to 180 degrees for selfies and vlogging.

One convenient feature is the battery, which is the same as the one in the T6i and T6s. On the M3, the battery is good for up to 250 shots according to the Camera & Imaging Products Association's (CIPA), which is a universally recognized ratings organization for technologies related to cameras.

Beginners shouldn't worry about not being able to figure out the camera's myriad buttons and dials. The M3 has a Creative Assist mode designed just for beginners to come to terms with depth of field, filters and other settings using the touchscreen.

There's no built-in electronic viewfinder like the ones on, say, the Sony A6000 or Olympus OM-D E-M10, but there's a hot shoe on the top to attach an external one. There's also a built-in pop-up flash.

The M3 will be available in September in black or white for $679.99 (body only) and $799.99 with an 18-55mm kit lens. A two-lens kit bundle with a 18-55mm kit lens and 55-200mm telephoto lens will also be sold for $1,049.

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