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Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-E2

Portability
85
Imaging
66
Features
76
Overall
70
Canon EOS M3 front
 
Fujifilm X-E2 front
Portability
85
Imaging
59
Features
73
Overall
64

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-E2 Key Specs

Canon M3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 366g - 111 x 68 x 44mm
  • Released February 2015
  • Renewed by Canon M6
Fujifilm X-E2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Introduced March 2014
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-E1
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-E2S
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Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-E2 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Canon M3 versus Fujifilm X-E2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the M3 (24MP) and Fujifilm X-E2 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The M3 was manufactured 12 months later than the Fujifilm X-E2 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the M3 matches up vs the Fujifilm X-E2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon M3 over the Fujifilm X-E2

 M3 Fujifilm X-E2 
IntroducedFebruary 2015March 2014More recent by 12 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2 over the Canon M3

 Fujifilm X-E2 M3 

Common features in the Canon M3 and Fujifilm X-E2

 M3 Fujifilm X-E2 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution1040k1040kExact same screen resolution

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-E2 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon M3 offers exterior measurements 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-E2 has dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the M3 against the Fujifilm X-E2.

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-E2 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the M3 and Fujifilm X-E2 is 85 and 85 respectively.

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-E2 top view buttons comparison

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-E2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the M3 and Fujifilm X-E2.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Canon M3 to give you extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer M3 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-E2 sensor size comparison

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-E2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-E2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M3 Portrait photography features
Fujifilm X-E2 Portrait photography features
79
has manual focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
75
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon M3 Street photography highlights
Fujifilm X-E2 Street photography highlights
79
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
includes touch focus
lack of image stabilization
66
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon M3
Sports photography with Fujifilm X-E2
61
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
low fps (4.2 fps)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery pack (250 shots)
69
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon M3 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm X-E2 as a Travel photography camera
73
includes touch focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
does not have Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (250 CIPA)
72
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M3 Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm X-E2 Landscape photography advice
68
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
decent sized screen (3")
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
bad battery pack (250 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
74
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M3 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm X-E2 as a Vlogging camera
80
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone port
lack of image stabilization
34
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic port
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-E2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M3 and Fujifilm X-E2
 Canon EOS M3Fujifilm X-E2
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS M3 Fujifilm X-E2
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2015-02-06 2014-03-05
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 EXR Processor II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS X-TRANS II
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 24MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4896 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF-M Fujifilm X
Total lenses 23 54
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.2 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.00 m (@ ISO 200)
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 366g (0.81 pounds) 350g (0.77 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 68 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") 129 x 75 x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5")
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 shots 350 shots
Type 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $481 $450