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Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-E4

Portability
85
Imaging
65
Features
76
Overall
69
Canon EOS M3 front
 
Fujifilm X-E4 front
Portability
86
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-E4 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
  • Revealed February 2015
  • New Model is Canon M6
Fujifilm X-E4
(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  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-E3
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon M3 over the Fujifilm X-E4

 M3 Fujifilm X-E4 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E4 over the Canon M3

 Fujifilm X-E4 M3 
ReleasedJanuary 2021February 2015Fresher by 72 months
Display resolution1620k1040kCrisper display (+580k dot)

Common features in the Canon M3 and Fujifilm X-E4

 M3 Fujifilm X-E4 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-E4 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-E4 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-E4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon M3
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-E4
79
has manual focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect focus
exports RAW formats
83
manual focus
great MP (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon M3 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm X-E4 as a Street photography camera
79
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
has focus via touch
does not have image stabilization
80
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
has focus via touch
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M3 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm X-E4 as a Sports photography camera
61
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
max fps very slow (4.2 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery power (250 shots)
79
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
max fps high (20.0 frames per second)
great MP (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking focus
better than average battery pack (380 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon M3 Travel photography factors
Fujifilm X-E4 Travel photography factors
73
has focus via touch
MP count decent (24MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
does not have Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (250 per charge)
88
better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
has bluetooth
has focus via touch
great MP (26 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon M3
Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-E4
67
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery power (250 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
81
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
great MP (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (380 shots)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M3 Vlogging info
Fujifilm X-E4 Vlogging info
80
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic port
does not have image stabilization
82
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
has face detect focus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone port
lack of image stabilization
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Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-E4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M3 and Fujifilm X-E4
 Canon EOS M3Fujifilm X-E4
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