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Canon M3 vs Fujifilm GFX 50R

Portability
85
Imaging
66
Features
76
Overall
70
Canon EOS M3 front
 
Fujifilm GFX 50R front
Portability
59
Imaging
85
Features
77
Overall
81

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm GFX 50R 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
  • Released February 2015
  • Successor is Canon M6
Fujifilm GFX 50R
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 775g - 161 x 97 x 66mm
  • Released September 2018
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Canon M3 vs Fujifilm GFX 50R Overview

Following is a thorough comparison of the Canon M3 versus Fujifilm GFX 50R, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the M3 (24MP) and Fujifilm GFX 50R (51MP) and the M3 (APS-C) and Fujifilm GFX 50R (Medium format) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The M3 was introduced 4 years earlier than the Fujifilm GFX 50R which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the M3 scores versus the Fujifilm GFX 50R for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon M3 over the Fujifilm GFX 50R

 M3 Fujifilm GFX 50R 
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50R over the Canon M3

 Fujifilm GFX 50R M3 
ReleasedSeptember 2018February 2015More modern by 44 months
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2360k1040kSharper screen (+1320k dot)

Common features in the Canon M3 and Fujifilm GFX 50R

 M3 Fujifilm GFX 50R 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm GFX 50R Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon M3 comes with outside dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") with a weight of 366 grams (0.81 lbs) and the Fujifilm GFX 50R has dimensions of 161mm x 97mm x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") and a weight of 775 grams (1.71 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon M3 versus Fujifilm GFX 50R in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the M3 compared to the Fujifilm GFX 50R.

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm GFX 50R size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the M3 and Fujifilm GFX 50R is 85 and 59 respectively.

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm GFX 50R top view buttons comparison

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm GFX 50R Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the M3 and Fujifilm GFX 50R.

Clearly, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The M3 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Fujifilm GFX 50R will offer you extra detail using its extra 27 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged M3 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm GFX 50R sensor size comparison

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm GFX 50R Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm GFX 50R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon M3
Portrait photography with Fujifilm GFX 50R
79
manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
91
has manual focus
excellent megapixels (51MP)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon M3 Street photography info
Fujifilm GFX 50R Street photography info
79
tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
supports focus by touch
lack of image stabilization
73
screen tilts
sensor size is large (Medium format)
saves RAW files
provides focus via touch
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M3 Sports photography factors
Fujifilm GFX 50R Sports photography factors
61
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.2 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low battery pack (250 shots)
70
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
excellent megapixels (51 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
has tracking focus
environment proof
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (400 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon M3 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm GFX 50R as a Travel photography camera
73
supports focus by touch
good MP (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (250 CIPA)
67
environment proof
supports bluetooth
provides focus via touch
excellent megapixels (51MP)
not so great battery (400 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon M3
Landscape photography with Fujifilm GFX 50R
68
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
low battery pack (250 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
79
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inches)
excellent megapixels (51 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
saves RAW files
environment proof
2 card slots
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (400 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M3 Vlogging info
Fujifilm GFX 50R Vlogging info
80
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic socket
lack of image stabilization
33
touchscreen
has face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone support
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Canon M3 vs Fujifilm GFX 50R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M3 and Fujifilm GFX 50R
 Canon EOS M3Fujifilm GFX 50R
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS M3 Fujifilm GFX 50R
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2015-02-06 2018-09-25
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 X Processor Pro
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Medium format
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 44 x 33mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 1,452.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 51 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 8256 x 6192
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest boosted ISO 25600 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 49 117
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF-M Fujifilm G
Available lenses 23 12
Focal length multiplier 1.6 0.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3.2"
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 2,360k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,690k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.97x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 360 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.2 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/125 secs
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) 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 366 gr (0.81 lb) 775 gr (1.71 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 68 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") 161 x 97 x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images 400 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 NP-T125
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported)
Card slots 1 Two
Cost at launch $481 $4,499