Canon M3 vs Fujifilm S1

The following is a detailed overview of the Canon M3 and Fujifilm S1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the M3 (24MP) and Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and the M3 (APS-C) and Fujifilm S1 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The M3 was launched 14 months after the Fujifilm S1 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon M3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the M3 scores vs the Fujifilm S1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS M3 & Fujifilm FinePix S1. The complete galleries are provided at Canon M3 Gallery & Fujifilm S1 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Canon M3 offers physical measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") having a weight of 366 grams (0.81 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S1 has specifications of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the M3 against the Fujifilm S1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the M3 and Fujifilm S1 is 85 and 60 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the M3 and Fujifilm S1.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The M3 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Canon M3 will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The younger M3 provides an advantage in sensor tech.