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Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-E3

Portability
85
Imaging
65
Features
76
Overall
69
Canon EOS M3 front
 
Fujifilm X-E3 front
Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
78
Overall
72

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-E3 Key Specs

Canon M3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 366g - 111 x 68 x 44mm
  • Introduced February 2015
  • New Model is Canon M6
Fujifilm X-E3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 337g - 121 x 74 x 43mm
  • Announced September 2017
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-E2S
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-E4
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Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-E3 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Canon M3 versus Fujifilm X-E3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the M3 (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-E3 (24MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The M3 was announced 3 years earlier than the Fujifilm X-E3 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the M3 grades versus the Fujifilm X-E3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon M3 over the Fujifilm X-E3

 M3 Fujifilm X-E3 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E3 over the Canon M3

 Fujifilm X-E3 M3 
AnnouncedSeptember 2017February 2015Newer by 31 months

Common features in the Canon M3 and Fujifilm X-E3

 M3 Fujifilm X-E3 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Screen resolution1040k1040kSame screen resolution
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-E3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon M3 enjoys external measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") having a weight of 366 grams (0.81 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X-E3 has proportions of 121mm x 74mm x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

Compare the Canon M3 versus Fujifilm X-E3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the M3 compared to the Fujifilm X-E3.

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-E3 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M3 and Fujifilm X-E3 is 85 and 85 respectively.

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-E3 top view buttons comparison

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-E3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The picture here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the M3 and Fujifilm X-E3.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photos but you really should take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged M3 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-E3 sensor size comparison

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-E3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-E3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M3 Portrait photography info
Fujifilm X-E3 Portrait photography info
79
focusing manually
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
80
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon M3 Street photography factors
Fujifilm X-E3 Street photography factors
79
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
supports touch focus
no image stabilization
72
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
offers focus via touch
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M3 Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm X-E3 Sports photography highlights
61
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
max frames per second very slow (4.2 frames/s)
no image stabilization
not so great battery life (250 shots)
75
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon M3 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm X-E3 as a Travel photography camera
73
supports touch focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
does not have Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (250 per charge)
77
connects via bluetooth
offers focus via touch
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M3 Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm X-E3 Landscape photography factors
67
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
not so great battery life (250 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
79
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3")
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M3 Vlogging factors
Fujifilm X-E3 Vlogging factors
80
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone port
no image stabilization
37
touchscreen functionality
features face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone support
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-E3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M3 and Fujifilm X-E3
 Canon EOS M3Fujifilm X-E3
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS M3 Fujifilm X-E3
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2015-02-06 2017-09-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 EXR Processor III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS X-TRANS III
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.6 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 368.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max enhanced ISO 25600 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 49 325
Lens
Lens support Canon EF-M Fujifilm X
Amount of lenses 23 54
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.2fps 14.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 3840 x 2160 (20p, 25p, 24p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 366 grams (0.81 lbs) 337 grams (0.74 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 68 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") 121 x 74 x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs 350 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 NP-W126S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $481 $700