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Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-M1

Portability
85
Imaging
66
Features
76
Overall
70
Canon EOS M3 front
 
Fujifilm X-M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
63
Overall
60

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-M1 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
  • Announced February 2015
  • Renewed by Canon M6
Fujifilm X-M1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
  • Launched September 2013
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Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-M1 Overview

The following is a extended assessment of the Canon M3 and Fujifilm X-M1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the M3 (24MP) and Fujifilm X-M1 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The M3 was revealed 17 months after the Fujifilm X-M1 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the M3 grades versus the Fujifilm X-M1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon M3 over the Fujifilm X-M1

 M3 Fujifilm X-M1 
LaunchedFebruary 2015September 2013Newer by 17 months
Display resolution1040k920kSharper display (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-M1 over the Canon M3

 Fujifilm X-M1 M3 

Common features in the Canon M3 and Fujifilm X-M1

 M3 Fujifilm X-M1 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-M1 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon M3 comes with outside dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") with a weight of 366 grams (0.81 lbs) while the Fujifilm X-M1 has specifications of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

See the Canon M3 and Fujifilm X-M1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the M3 and the Fujifilm X-M1.

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-M1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the M3 and Fujifilm X-M1 is 85 and 87 respectively.

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-M1 top view buttons comparison

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-M1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through specs. The pic here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the M3 and Fujifilm X-M1.

All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon M3 to give you extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher M3 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-M1 sensor size comparison

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M3 Portrait photography features
Fujifilm X-M1 Portrait photography features
79
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection focus
exports RAW formats
74
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon M3 Street photography info
Fujifilm X-M1 Street photography info
79
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
offers focus via touch
no image stabilization
76
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M3 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm X-M1 as a Sports photography camera
61
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
slow frames per second (4.2 frames/s)
no image stabilization
bad battery power (250 CIPA)
54
decent MP (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon M3
Travel photography with Fujifilm X-M1
73
offers focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery power (250 per charge)
66
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon M3
Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-M1
68
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
bad battery power (250 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
70
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M3 Vlogging features
Fujifilm X-M1 Vlogging features
80
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic socket
no image stabilization
31
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have microphone socket
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Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M3 and Fujifilm X-M1
 Canon EOS M3Fujifilm X-M1
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS M3 Fujifilm X-M1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2015-02-06 2013-09-17
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 EXR Processor II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS X-TRANS I
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 24 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4896 x 3264
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF-M Fujifilm X
Total lenses 23 54
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.2 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.00 m (ISO200m)
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min.
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 366g (0.81 lbs) 330g (0.73 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 68 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" 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
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 NP-W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card
Card slots One One
Cost at release $481 $399