Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-E4
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Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-E4 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed February 2015
- New Model is Canon M6
(Full Review)
- 26MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 364g - 121 x 73 x 33mm
- Released January 2021
- Superseded the Fujifilm X-E3

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-E4 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Canon M3 and Fujifilm X-E4, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the M3 (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-E4 (26MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (APS-C).

The M3 was launched 7 years before the Fujifilm X-E4 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the M3 grades against the Fujifilm X-E4 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-E4 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS M3 & Fujifilm X-E4. The complete galleries are provided at Canon M3 Gallery & Fujifilm X-E4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M3 over the Fujifilm X-E4
M3 | Fujifilm X-E4 |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E4 over the Canon M3
Fujifilm X-E4 | M3 | |||
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Released | January 2021 | ![]() | February 2015 | Fresher by 72 months |
Display resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 1040k | Crisper display (+580k dot) |
Common features in the Canon M3 and Fujifilm X-E4
M3 | Fujifilm X-E4 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both good for selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-E4 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon M3 comes with external dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 366 grams (0.81 lbs) while the Fujifilm X-E4 has sizing of 121mm x 73mm x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") with a weight of 364 grams (0.80 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon M3 and Fujifilm X-E4 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the M3 against the Fujifilm X-E4.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the M3 and Fujifilm X-E4 is 85 and 86 respectively.

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-E4 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the M3 and Fujifilm X-E4.
As you can see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Fujifilm X-E4 to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older M3 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-E4 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-E4 Specifications
Canon EOS M3 | Fujifilm X-E4 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon EOS M3 | Fujifilm X-E4 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2015-02-06 | 2021-01-27 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 6 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 26MP |
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 | 6240 x 4160 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | 25600 | 51200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW photos | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 425 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF-M | Fujifilm X |
Total lenses | 23 | 58 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 1,620 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 | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Max silent shutter speed | - | 1/32000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.2fps | 20.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/180s |
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) | 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 240p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 4096x2160 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 366g (0.81 lbs) | 364g (0.80 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 68 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") | 121 x 73 x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") |
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 photos | 380 photos |
Type of battery | 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 |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $481 | $849 |