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Canon M3 vs FujiFilm JX300

Portability
85
Imaging
65
Features
76
Overall
69
Canon EOS M3 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Canon M3 vs FujiFilm JX300 Key Specs

Canon M3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 366g - 111 x 68 x 44mm
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Refreshed by Canon M6
FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Also referred to as FinePix JX305
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Canon M3 vs FujiFilm JX300 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Canon M3 and FujiFilm JX300, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the M3 (24MP) and JX300 (14MP) and the M3 (APS-C) and JX300 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The M3 was announced 4 years after the JX300 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon M3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the FujiFilm JX300 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the M3 scores versus the JX300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon M3 over the FujiFilm JX300

 M3 JX300 
ReleasedFebruary 2015January 2011More modern by 50 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Canon M3

 JX300 M3 

Common features in the Canon M3 and FujiFilm JX300

 M3 JX300 

Canon M3 vs FujiFilm JX300 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon M3 offers external dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") having a weight of 366 grams (0.81 lbs) while the FujiFilm JX300 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

See the Canon M3 and FujiFilm JX300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the M3 versus the JX300.

Canon M3 vs FujiFilm JX300 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M3 and JX300 is 85 and 95 respectively.

Canon M3 vs FujiFilm JX300 top view buttons comparison

Canon M3 vs FujiFilm JX300 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the M3 and JX300.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The M3 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon M3 will provide greater detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher M3 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon M3 vs FujiFilm JX300 sensor size comparison

Canon M3 vs FujiFilm JX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M3 vs FujiFilm JX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M3 as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm JX300 as a Portrait photography camera
79
manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon M3 Street photography details
FujiFilm JX300 Street photography details
79
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
has focus via touch
lack of image stabilization
55
lighter than competition (130g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon M3 Sports photography factors
FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography factors
61
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
slow fps (4.2 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery pack (250 per charge)
31
good megapixels (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (180 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon M3 Travel photography advice
FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography advice
73
has focus via touch
resolution is good (24MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
does not have Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (250 per charge)
65
lighter than competition (130g)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (180 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon M3
Landscape photography with FujiFilm JX300
67
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen size is good (3")
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
bad battery pack (250 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
32
decently wide (28mm)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery pack (180 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M3 Vlogging features
FujiFilm JX300 Vlogging features
80
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic support
lack of image stabilization
28
decently wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (130g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
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Canon M3 vs FujiFilm JX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M3 and FujiFilm JX300
 Canon EOS M3FujiFilm FinePix JX300
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS M3 FujiFilm FinePix JX300
Also called as - FinePix JX305
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2015-02-06 2011-01-05
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 49 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF-M fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.6-6.2
Macro focus range - 10cm
Available lenses 23 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1800s
Continuous shutter speed 4.2 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 366 grams (0.81 lbs) 130 grams (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 68 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 72 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 1169 not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photos 180 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $481 $110