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Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-A1

Portability
85
Imaging
65
Features
76
Overall
69
Canon EOS M3 front
 
Fujifilm X-A1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
61
Overall
59

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-A1 Key Specs

Canon M3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 366g - 111 x 68 x 44mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Newer Model is Canon M6
Fujifilm X-A1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-A2
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Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-A1 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Canon M3 versus Fujifilm X-A1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the M3 (24MP) and Fujifilm X-A1 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The M3 was announced 15 months later than the Fujifilm X-A1 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the M3 scores vs the Fujifilm X-A1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon M3 over the Fujifilm X-A1

 M3 Fujifilm X-A1 
ReleasedFebruary 2015November 2013Fresher by 15 months
Screen resolution1040k920kClearer screen (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A1 over the Canon M3

 Fujifilm X-A1 M3 

Common features in the Canon M3 and Fujifilm X-A1

 M3 Fujifilm X-A1 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-A1 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon M3 provides external measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") and a weight of 366 grams (0.81 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X-A1 has measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Examine the Canon M3 versus Fujifilm X-A1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the M3 and the Fujifilm X-A1.

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-A1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M3 and Fujifilm X-A1 is 85 and 87 respectively.

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-A1 top view buttons comparison

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-A1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The visual here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the M3 and Fujifilm X-A1.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Canon M3 to give you greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger M3 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-A1 sensor size comparison

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-A1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-A1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M3 Portrait photography features
Fujifilm X-A1 Portrait photography features
79
manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
74
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon M3 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm X-A1 as a Street photography camera
79
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
does not have image stabilization
76
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon M3
Sports photography with Fujifilm X-A1
61
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (4.2 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery power (250 CIPA)
54
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon M3 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm X-A1 as a Travel photography camera
73
comes with focus via touch
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
lack of Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (250 per charge)
66
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M3 Landscape photography details
Fujifilm X-A1 Landscape photography details
67
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen size is good (3")
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery power (250 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
69
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon M3
Vlogging with Fujifilm X-A1
80
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone jack
does not have image stabilization
31
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have mic jack
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Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-A1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M3 and Fujifilm X-A1
 Canon EOS M3Fujifilm X-A1
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS M3 Fujifilm X-A1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2015-02-06 2013-11-30
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 EXR Processor II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
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 24MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4896 x 3264
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens support Canon EF-M Fujifilm X
Available lenses 23 54
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 4.2fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.00 m (ISO200m)
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min.
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 366 grams (0.81 lb) 330 grams (0.73 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 68 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 72 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1169 not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photographs 350 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 NP-W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $481 $329