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Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-A7

Portability
85
Imaging
65
Features
76
Overall
69
Canon EOS M3 front
 
Fujifilm X-A7 front
Portability
86
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-A7 Key Specs

Canon M3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 366g - 111 x 68 x 44mm
  • Announced February 2015
  • Refreshed by Canon M6
Fujifilm X-A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.5" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 320g - 119 x 68 x 41mm
  • Introduced September 2019
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-A5
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Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-A7 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Canon M3 versus Fujifilm X-A7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the M3 (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-A7 (24MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The M3 was revealed 5 years prior to the Fujifilm X-A7 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the M3 scores against the Fujifilm X-A7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon M3 over the Fujifilm X-A7

 M3 Fujifilm X-A7 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A7 over the Canon M3

 Fujifilm X-A7 M3 
IntroducedSeptember 2019February 2015More recent by 55 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2760k1040kClearer display (+1720k dot)

Common features in the Canon M3 and Fujifilm X-A7

 M3 Fujifilm X-A7 
Manually focus More precise focus
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-A7 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon M3 features physical dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") having a weight of 366 grams (0.81 lbs) while the Fujifilm X-A7 has dimensions of 119mm x 68mm x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 320 grams (0.71 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the M3 against the Fujifilm X-A7.

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-A7 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M3 and Fujifilm X-A7 is 85 and 86 respectively.

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-A7 top view buttons comparison

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-A7 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through specifications. The photograph here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M3 and Fujifilm X-A7.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of images although you should really consider the release date of the products into consideration. The older M3 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-A7 sensor size comparison

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-A7 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-A7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M3 Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm X-A7 Portrait photography highlights
79
manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW files
82
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon M3 Street photography details
Fujifilm X-A7 Street photography details
79
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
provides touch focus
does not have image stabilization
80
screen articulates fully
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
provides touch to focus
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M3 Sports photography details
Fujifilm X-A7 Sports photography details
61
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
slow fps (4.2 fps)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (250 CIPA)
72
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
great battery life (440 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon M3 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm X-A7 as a Travel photography camera
73
provides touch focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (250 CIPA)
88
great battery life (440 shots)
connects via bluetooth
provides touch to focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon M3
Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-A7
67
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (250 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
80
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
big screen (3.5")
megapixel count decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (440 shots)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M3 Vlogging factors
Fujifilm X-A7 Vlogging factors
80
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic jack
does not have image stabilization
81
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
supports face detect autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone jack
lack of image stabilization
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Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-A7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M3 and Fujifilm X-A7
 Canon EOS M3Fujifilm X-A7
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS M3 Fujifilm X-A7
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2015-02-06 2019-09-11
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max enhanced ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 49 425
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF-M Fujifilm X
Available lenses 23 54
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 2,760k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter speed 4.2fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, forced, slow synchro, 2nd curtain, commander, suppressed)
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 366g (0.81 lbs) 320g (0.71 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 68 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") 119 x 68 x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 440 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 NP-W126S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots One One
Launch price $481 $700