Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-A2
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Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-A2 Key Specs
(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
(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

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).

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.

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-A2 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS M3 & Fujifilm X-A2. The complete galleries are available at Canon M3 Gallery & Fujifilm X-A2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M3 over the Fujifilm X-A2
M3 | Fujifilm X-A2 | |||
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Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 920k | Clearer screen (+120k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A2 over the Canon M3
Fujifilm X-A2 | M3 |
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Common features in the Canon M3 and Fujifilm X-A2
M3 | Fujifilm X-A2 | |||
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Introduced | February 2015 | ![]() | January 2015 | Similar age |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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).
See the Canon M3 versus Fujifilm X-A2 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-A2 Specifications
Canon EOS M3 | Fujifilm X-A2 | |
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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 |