Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-M1
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Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-M1 Key Specs
(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
(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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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).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2015 |  | September 2013 | Newer by 17 months |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 920k | Sharper 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 type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 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).
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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.
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 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.
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Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-M1 Specifications
| Canon EOS M3 | Fujifilm 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 |