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Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-E2S

Portability
85
Imaging
65
Features
76
Overall
69
Canon EOS M3 front
 
Fujifilm X-E2S front
Portability
85
Imaging
59
Features
75
Overall
65

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-E2S 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
  • Released February 2015
  • Updated by Canon M6
Fujifilm X-E2S
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Announced January 2016
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-E2
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-E3
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Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-E2S Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-E2S, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the M3 (24MP) and Fujifilm X-E2S (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The M3 was brought out 11 months before the Fujifilm X-E2S and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the M3 matches up vs the Fujifilm X-E2S when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon M3 over the Fujifilm X-E2S

 M3 Fujifilm X-E2S 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2S over the Canon M3

 Fujifilm X-E2S M3 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016February 2015More recent by 11 months

Common features in the Canon M3 and Fujifilm X-E2S

 M3 Fujifilm X-E2S 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Screen resolution1040k1040kExact same screen resolution

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-E2S Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Canon M3 has outer 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-E2S has specifications of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Check out the Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-E2S in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the M3 versus the Fujifilm X-E2S.

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-E2S size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the M3 and Fujifilm X-E2S is 85 and 85 respectively.

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-E2S top view buttons comparison

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-E2S Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M3 and Fujifilm X-E2S.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon M3 to give you greater detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The older M3 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-E2S sensor size comparison

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-E2S Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-E2S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M3 Portrait photography info
Fujifilm X-E2S Portrait photography info
79
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW files
75
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon M3 Street photography advice
Fujifilm X-E2S Street photography advice
79
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
includes touch to focus
does not have image stabilization
66
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M3 Sports photography features
Fujifilm X-E2S Sports photography features
61
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
has phase detect AF
low fps (4.2 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (250 per charge)
69
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon M3 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm X-E2S as a Travel photography camera
73
includes touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
doesn't have Timelapse function
terrible battery power (250 CIPA)
72
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon M3
Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-E2S
67
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (250 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
75
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3")
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M3 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm X-E2S as a Vlogging camera
80
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone support
does not have image stabilization
34
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic jack
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-E2S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M3 and Fujifilm X-E2S
 Canon EOS M3Fujifilm X-E2S
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS M3 Fujifilm X-E2S
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2015-02-06 2016-01-15
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4896 x 3264
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest boosted ISO 25600 51200
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 49 77
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF-M Fujifilm X
Total lenses 23 54
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.2 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.00 m (@ ISO 200)
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain, Commander
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180s
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 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 366 gr (0.81 lb) 350 gr (0.77 lb)
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 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 pictures 350 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 NP-W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $481 $599