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Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-A3

Portability
85
Imaging
65
Features
76
Overall
69
Canon EOS M3 front
 
Fujifilm X-A3 front
Portability
86
Imaging
67
Features
75
Overall
70

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-A3 Key Specs

Canon M3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 366g - 111 x 68 x 44mm
  • Released February 2015
  • Replacement is Canon M6
Fujifilm X-A3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 339g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Introduced August 2016
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-A2
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-A5
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Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-A3 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-A3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the M3 (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-A3 (24MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The M3 was unveiled 18 months before the Fujifilm X-A3 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the M3 scores versus the Fujifilm X-A3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon M3 over the Fujifilm X-A3

 M3 Fujifilm X-A3 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A3 over the Canon M3

 Fujifilm X-A3 M3 
IntroducedAugust 2016February 2015More recent by 18 months

Common features in the Canon M3 and Fujifilm X-A3

 M3 Fujifilm X-A3 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution1040k1040kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-A3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon M3 features 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-A3 has proportions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 339 grams (0.75 lbs).

Check the Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-A3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the M3 versus the Fujifilm X-A3.

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-A3 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M3 and Fujifilm X-A3 is 85 and 86 respectively.

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-A3 top view buttons comparison

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-A3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking a spec sheet. The visual here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the M3 and Fujifilm X-A3.

Clearly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs although you will need to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The older M3 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-A3 sensor size comparison

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-A3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-A3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M3 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm X-A3 as a Portrait photography camera
79
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW files
80
manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon M3 Street photography factors
Fujifilm X-A3 Street photography factors
79
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
supports focus by touch
lack of image stabilization
79
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
includes touch to focus
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon M3
Sports photography with Fujifilm X-A3
61
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
slow frames per second (4.2 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (250 CIPA)
64
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery (410 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon M3 Travel photography advice
Fujifilm X-A3 Travel photography advice
73
supports focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery life (250 CIPA)
87
good battery (410 shots)
includes touch to focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M3 Landscape photography information
Fujifilm X-A3 Landscape photography information
67
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (250 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
79
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
good battery (410 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon M3
Vlogging with Fujifilm X-A3
80
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic jack
lack of image stabilization
74
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lack of image stabilization
no external microphone socket
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Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-A3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M3 and Fujifilm X-A3
 Canon EOS M3Fujifilm X-A3
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS M3 Fujifilm X-A3
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2015-02-06 2016-08-25
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 EXR Processor II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest boosted ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 49 77
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF-M Fujifilm X
Number of lenses 23 54
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - 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
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.2 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 366 gr (0.81 pounds) 339 gr (0.75 pounds)
Physical 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 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 410 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 NP-W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $481 $480