Canon M vs Fujifilm X-A3
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Canon M vs Fujifilm X-A3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 298g - 109 x 66 x 32mm
- Released July 2012
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 6400 (Expand to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 339g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
- Introduced August 2016
- Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-A2
- Successor is Fujifilm X-A5
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Below is a detailed analysis of the Canon M vs Fujifilm X-A3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the M (18MP) and Fujifilm X-A3 (24MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (APS-C).
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe M was manufactured 5 years before the Fujifilm X-A3 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the M matches up versus the Fujifilm X-A3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Canon M over the Fujifilm X-A3
| M | Fujifilm X-A3 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A3 over the Canon M
| Fujifilm X-A3 | M | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | August 2016 |  | July 2012 | More recent by 49 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Common features in the Canon M and Fujifilm X-A3
| M | Fujifilm X-A3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 1040k | Identical screen resolution |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Canon M vs Fujifilm X-A3 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon M has exterior dimensions of 109mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Fujifilm X-A3 has dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 339 grams (0.75 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the M compared to the Fujifilm X-A3.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the M and Fujifilm X-A3 is 89 and 86 respectively.
Canon M vs Fujifilm X-A3 Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the M and Fujifilm X-A3.
Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Fujifilm X-A3 to show extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older M will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Canon M vs Fujifilm X-A3 Specifications
| Canon EOS M | Fujifilm X-A3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | FujiFilm |
| Model type | Canon EOS M | Fujifilm X-A3 |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Released | 2012-07-23 | 2016-08-25 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Digic 5 | EXR Processor II |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 18 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
| Max boosted ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Minimum boosted ISO | - | 100 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 31 | 77 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Canon EF-M | Fujifilm X |
| Amount of lenses | 23 | 54 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 1,040k dots | 1,040k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen technology | Clear View II TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Maximum silent shutter speed | - | 1/32000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 4.0fps | 6.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 7.00 m (at ISO 200) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | 1/200 secs | 1/180 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 298g (0.66 lb) | 339g (0.75 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 109 x 66 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 65 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 22.1 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.2 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 827 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 230 images | 410 images |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LP-E12 | NP-W126 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch price | $510 | $480 |