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Canon M vs Fujifilm X-E3

Portability
89
Imaging
59
Features
65
Overall
61
Canon EOS M front
 
Fujifilm X-E3 front
Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
78
Overall
72

Canon M vs Fujifilm X-E3 Key Specs

Canon M
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 298g - 109 x 66 x 32mm
  • Revealed July 2012
Fujifilm X-E3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 337g - 121 x 74 x 43mm
  • Introduced September 2017
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-E2S
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-E4
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Canon M vs Fujifilm X-E3 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Canon M versus Fujifilm X-E3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the M (18MP) and Fujifilm X-E3 (24MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The M was released 6 years earlier than the Fujifilm X-E3 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the M matches up versus the Fujifilm X-E3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon M over the Fujifilm X-E3

 M Fujifilm X-E3 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E3 over the Canon M

 Fujifilm X-E3 M 
IntroducedSeptember 2017July 2012Newer by 62 months

Common features in the Canon M and Fujifilm X-E3

 M Fujifilm X-E3 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution1040k1040kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon M vs Fujifilm X-E3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon M has exterior measurements of 109mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X-E3 has measurements of 121mm x 74mm x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the M compared to the Fujifilm X-E3.

Canon M vs Fujifilm X-E3 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the M and Fujifilm X-E3 is 89 and 85 respectively.

Canon M vs Fujifilm X-E3 top view buttons comparison

Canon M vs Fujifilm X-E3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The image here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the M and Fujifilm X-E3.

Plainly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Fujifilm X-E3 to show more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged M will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon M vs Fujifilm X-E3 sensor size comparison

Canon M vs Fujifilm X-E3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M vs Fujifilm X-E3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm X-E3 Portrait photography highlights
75
you can focus manually
good megapixels (18MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
80
manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon M as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm X-E3 as a Street photography camera
72
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
offers touch focus
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
72
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
has focus by touch
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M Sports photography advice
Fujifilm X-E3 Sports photography advice
54
good megapixels (18MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low battery (230 CIPA)
75
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon M Travel photography advice
Fujifilm X-E3 Travel photography advice
63
offers touch focus
good megapixels (18MP)
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery (230 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
77
has bluetooth
has focus by touch
resolution is good (24MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M Landscape photography information
Fujifilm X-E3 Landscape photography information
65
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good megapixels (18MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
low battery (230 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
79
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm X-E3 as a Vlogging camera
37
built-in touchscreen
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
37
built-in touchscreen
provides face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic support
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
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Canon M vs Fujifilm X-E3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M and Fujifilm X-E3
 Canon EOS MFujifilm X-E3
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS M Fujifilm X-E3
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2012-07-23 2017-09-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 EXR Processor III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS X-TRANS III
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.6 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 368.2mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 51200
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 31 325
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF-M Fujifilm X
Number of lenses 23 54
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology Clear View II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 14.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) 3840 x 2160 (20p, 25p, 24p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 298 gr (0.66 pounds) 337 gr (0.74 pounds)
Physical dimensions 109 x 66 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") 121 x 74 x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 65 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 827 not tested
Other
Battery life 230 pictures 350 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E12 NP-W126S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $510 $700