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Canon M3 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro

Portability
85
Imaging
65
Features
76
Overall
69
Canon EOS M3 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro front
Portability
54
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Key Specs

Canon M3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 366g - 111 x 68 x 44mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • New Model is Canon M6
Fujifilm S3 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 930g - 148 x 135 x 80mm
  • Introduced March 2005
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm S2 Pro
  • Successor is Fujifilm S5 Pro
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Canon M3 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Overview

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon M3 and Fujifilm S3 Pro, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro DSLR by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the M3 (24MP) and Fujifilm S3 Pro (6MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The M3 was manufactured 10 years later than the Fujifilm S3 Pro and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon M3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm S3 Pro being a Large SLR camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the M3 grades vs the Fujifilm S3 Pro when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon M3 over the Fujifilm S3 Pro

 M3 Fujifilm S3 Pro 
IntroducedFebruary 2015March 2005More recent by 121 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution1040k235kSharper display (+805k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S3 Pro over the Canon M3

 Fujifilm S3 Pro M3 

Common features in the Canon M3 and Fujifilm S3 Pro

 M3 Fujifilm S3 Pro 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon M3 enjoys exterior 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 S3 Pro has dimensions of 148mm x 135mm x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") and a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the M3 and the Fujifilm S3 Pro.

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the M3 and Fujifilm S3 Pro is 85 and 54 respectively.

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro top view buttons comparison

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the M3 and Fujifilm S3 Pro.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Canon M3 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 18MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more modern M3 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro sensor size comparison

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M3 Portrait photography information
Fujifilm S3 Pro Portrait photography information
79
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
49
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
MP count low (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon M3 Street photography info
Fujifilm S3 Pro Street photography info
79
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
provides touch focus
no image stabilization
56
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
lighter than average in class (930g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M3 Sports photography information
Fujifilm S3 Pro Sports photography information
61
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (4.2 frames per second)
no image stabilization
bad battery (250 CIPA)
46
nice sensor size (APS-C)
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon M3 Travel photography factors
Fujifilm S3 Pro Travel photography factors
73
provides touch focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
missing Timelapse function
bad battery (250 per charge)
50
lighter than average in class (930 grams)
weather proofing
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
MP count low (6 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M3 Landscape photography details
Fujifilm S3 Pro Landscape photography details
67
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
bad battery (250 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
47
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
tiny screen (2")
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M3 Vlogging features
Fujifilm S3 Pro Vlogging features
80
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone support
no image stabilization
9
no video shooting
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Canon M3 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M3 and Fujifilm S3 Pro
 Canon EOS M3Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS M3 Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro DSLR
Launched 2015-02-06 2005-03-16
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23 x 15.5mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 356.5mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4256 x 2848
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF-M Nikon F
Total lenses 23 309
Crop factor 1.6 1.6
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 235 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 94%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.2 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 15.00 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 366g (0.81 pounds) 930g (2.05 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 68 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") 148 x 135 x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 72 60
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 20.9
DXO Dynamic range score 11.8 13.5
DXO Low light score 1169 346
Other
Battery life 250 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E17 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots One One
Price at release $481 $0