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Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-A5

Portability
85
Imaging
66
Features
76
Overall
70
Canon EOS M3 front
 
Fujifilm X-A5 front
Portability
86
Imaging
69
Features
84
Overall
75

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-A5 Key Specs

Canon M3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 366g - 111 x 68 x 44mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Replacement is Canon M6
Fujifilm X-A5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 361g - 117 x 68 x 40mm
  • Introduced January 2018
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-A3
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-A7
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Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-A5 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon M3 versus Fujifilm X-A5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the M3 (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-A5 (24MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The M3 was introduced 4 years earlier than the Fujifilm X-A5 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the M3 grades against the Fujifilm X-A5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon M3 over the Fujifilm X-A5

 M3 Fujifilm X-A5 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A5 over the Canon M3

 Fujifilm X-A5 M3 
IntroducedJanuary 2018February 2015Fresher by 36 months

Common features in the Canon M3 and Fujifilm X-A5

 M3 Fujifilm X-A5 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution1040k1040kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-A5 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon M3 offers physical measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") and a weight of 366 grams (0.81 lbs) while the Fujifilm X-A5 has specifications of 117mm x 68mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 361 grams (0.80 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the M3 compared to the Fujifilm X-A5.

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-A5 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M3 and Fujifilm X-A5 is 85 and 86 respectively.

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-A5 top view buttons comparison

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-A5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking a spec sheet. The graphic below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the M3 and Fujifilm X-A5.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs but you will need to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The older M3 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-A5 sensor size comparison

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-A5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-A5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Portrait Comparison

Canon M3 Portrait photography features
Fujifilm X-A5 Portrait photography features
79
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect focus
saves RAW formats
81
manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon M3 Street photography advice
Fujifilm X-A5 Street photography advice
79
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
features touch to focus
does not have image stabilization
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M3 Sports photography info
Fujifilm X-A5 Sports photography info
61
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (4.2 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (250 per charge)
72
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (450 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
max frames per second very slow (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon M3 Travel photography advice
Fujifilm X-A5 Travel photography advice
73
features touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
does not have Timelapse function
terrible battery (250 CIPA)
88
better than average battery power (450 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon M3
Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-A5
68
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (250 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
79
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (450 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M3 Vlogging information
Fujifilm X-A5 Vlogging information
80
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone jack
does not have image stabilization
81
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
supports face detection focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic socket
lack of image stabilization
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Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-A5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M3 and Fujifilm X-A5
 Canon EOS M3Fujifilm X-A5
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS M3 Fujifilm X-A5
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2015-02-06 2018-01-31
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max boosted ISO 25600 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 49 91
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF-M Fujifilm X
Number of lenses 23 54
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.2 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.70 m (at ISO 200)
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180s
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) 3840 x 2160 (15p), 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 24, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p, 23.98p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 366 gr (0.81 lb) 361 gr (0.80 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 68 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") 117 x 68 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" 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 images 450 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 NP-W126S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $481 $500