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Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-A2

Portability
85
Imaging
66
Features
76
Overall
70
Canon EOS M3 front
 
Fujifilm X-A2 front
Portability
86
Imaging
59
Features
68
Overall
62

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-A2 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
  • Announced February 2015
  • New Model is Canon M6
Fujifilm X-A2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-A1
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-A3
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Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-A2 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Canon M3 versus Fujifilm X-A2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the M3 (24MP) and Fujifilm X-A2 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The M3 was released about the same time to the Fujifilm X-A2 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the M3 matches up vs the Fujifilm X-A2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon M3 over the Fujifilm X-A2

 M3 Fujifilm X-A2 
Screen resolution1040k920kClearer screen (+120k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A2 over the Canon M3

 Fujifilm X-A2 M3 

Common features in the Canon M3 and Fujifilm X-A2

 M3 Fujifilm X-A2 
IntroducedFebruary 2015January 2015Similar age
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-A2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. 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 X-A2 has sizing of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the M3 and the Fujifilm X-A2.

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-A2 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the M3 and Fujifilm X-A2 is 85 and 86 respectively.

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-A2 top view buttons comparison

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-A2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The picture underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the M3 and Fujifilm X-A2.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Canon M3 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-A2 sensor size comparison

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-A2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-A2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon M3
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-A2
79
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
75
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon M3 Street photography info
Fujifilm X-A2 Street photography info
79
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
includes focus by touch
no image stabilization
76
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M3 Sports photography info
Fujifilm X-A2 Sports photography info
61
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
max fps very slow (4.2 frames per second)
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (250 CIPA)
58
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery (410 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (5.6 frames/s)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon M3 Travel photography info
Fujifilm X-A2 Travel photography info
73
includes focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (250 shots)
78
better than average battery (410 per charge)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M3 Landscape photography info
Fujifilm X-A2 Landscape photography info
68
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (250 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
71
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (410 per charge)
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon M3
Vlogging with Fujifilm X-A2
80
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic jack
no image stabilization
70
selfie friendly display
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
no image stabilization
lack of mic jack
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Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-A2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M3 and Fujifilm X-A2
 Canon EOS M3Fujifilm X-A2
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS M3 Fujifilm X-A2
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2015-02-06 2015-01-14
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 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
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4896 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
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
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.2 frames per second 5.6 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180 seconds
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), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 366 grams (0.81 lb) 350 grams (0.77 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 All around 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 shots 410 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 NP-W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $481 $370