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Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-A10

Portability
85
Imaging
66
Features
76
Overall
70
Canon EOS M3 front
 
Fujifilm X-A10 front
Portability
86
Imaging
60
Features
66
Overall
62

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-A10 Key Specs

Canon M3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 366g - 111 x 68 x 44mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Updated by Canon M6
Fujifilm X-A10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 331g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Launched December 2016
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Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-A10 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-A10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the M3 (24MP) and Fujifilm X-A10 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The M3 was revealed 22 months prior to the Fujifilm X-A10 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the M3 scores against the Fujifilm X-A10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon M3 over the Fujifilm X-A10

 M3 Fujifilm X-A10 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A10 over the Canon M3

 Fujifilm X-A10 M3 
LaunchedDecember 2016February 2015More modern by 22 months

Common features in the Canon M3 and Fujifilm X-A10

 M3 Fujifilm X-A10 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution1040k1040kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-A10 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Canon M3 offers outside 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-A10 has proportions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the M3 versus the Fujifilm X-A10.

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-A10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the M3 and Fujifilm X-A10 is 85 and 86 respectively.

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-A10 top view buttons comparison

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-A10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking technical specs. The picture here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the M3 and Fujifilm X-A10.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon M3 to give greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged M3 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-A10 sensor size comparison

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-A10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-A10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M3 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm X-A10 as a Portrait photography camera
79
manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
69
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Canon M3 Street photography highlights
Fujifilm X-A10 Street photography highlights
79
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
lack of image stabilization
76
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M3 Sports photography info
Fujifilm X-A10 Sports photography info
61
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.2 fps)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (250 CIPA)
61
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
good battery pack (410 shots)
low fps (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon M3 Travel photography information
Fujifilm X-A10 Travel photography information
73
boasts focus via touch
resolution is good (24MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (250 per charge)
86
good battery pack (410 shots)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M3 Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm X-A10 Landscape photography factors
68
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (250 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
77
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (410 shots)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M3 Vlogging info
Fujifilm X-A10 Vlogging info
80
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic support
lack of image stabilization
62
selfie friendly display
offers face detect focusing
lack of image stabilization
low res video (None1920 x 1080 resolution)
missing mic support
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Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-A10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M3 and Fujifilm X-A10
 Canon EOS M3Fujifilm X-A10
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS M3 Fujifilm X-A10
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2015-02-06 2016-12-01
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.6 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 368.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4896 x 3264
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max enhanced ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF-M Fujifilm X
Available lenses 23 54
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.2 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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. 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p,24p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 366g (0.81 lb) 331g (0.73 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 68 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6")
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 410 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 NP-W126S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, smile, buddy, group)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $481 $499