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Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-E1

Portability
85
Imaging
65
Features
76
Overall
69
Canon EOS M3 front
 
Fujifilm X-E1 front
Portability
85
Imaging
57
Features
55
Overall
56

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-E1 Key Specs

Canon M3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 366g - 111 x 68 x 44mm
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Successor is Canon M6
Fujifilm X-E1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 38mm
  • Launched February 2013
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-E2
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Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-E1 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Canon M3 and Fujifilm X-E1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the M3 (24MP) and Fujifilm X-E1 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The M3 was unveiled 24 months after the Fujifilm X-E1 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the M3 matches up against the Fujifilm X-E1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon M3 over the Fujifilm X-E1

 M3 Fujifilm X-E1 
LaunchedFebruary 2015February 2013More modern by 24 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E1 over the Canon M3

 Fujifilm X-E1 M3 

Common features in the Canon M3 and Fujifilm X-E1

 M3 Fujifilm X-E1 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-E1 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon M3 has got outside dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") and a weight of 366 grams (0.81 lbs) and the Fujifilm X-E1 has sizing of 129mm x 75mm x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Examine the Canon M3 and Fujifilm X-E1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the M3 and the Fujifilm X-E1.

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-E1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M3 and Fujifilm X-E1 is 85 and 85 respectively.

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-E1 top view buttons comparison

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-E1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through a spec sheet. The image here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the M3 and Fujifilm X-E1.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon M3 to resolve greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher M3 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-E1 sensor size comparison

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-E1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-E1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon M3
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-E1
79
has manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW files
74
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon M3 Street photography factors
Fujifilm X-E1 Street photography factors
79
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
comes with touch to focus
does not have image stabilization
66
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon M3
Sports photography with Fujifilm X-E1
61
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
slow fps (4.2 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (250 CIPA)
48
megapixel count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
max fps very slow (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon M3 Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm X-E1 Travel photography highlights
73
comes with touch to focus
resolution is good (24MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery power (250 CIPA)
65
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M3 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm X-E1 as a Landscape photography camera
67
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (250 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
68
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (2.8")
megapixel count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M3 Vlogging info
Fujifilm X-E1 Vlogging info
80
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
provides face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic port
does not have image stabilization
32
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic port
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-E1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M3 and Fujifilm X-E1
 Canon EOS M3Fujifilm X-E1
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS M3 Fujifilm X-E1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2015-02-06 2013-02-28
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 EXR Pro
Sensor type CMOS CMOS X-TRANS I
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.6 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 368.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4896 x 3264
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max boosted ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 49 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF-M Fujifilm X
Total lenses 23 54
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.8 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.2fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest 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 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 366 gr (0.81 lbs) 350 gr (0.77 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 68 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") 129 x 75 x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5")
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 shots 350 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $481 $600