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Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-Pro3

Portability
85
Imaging
65
Features
76
Overall
69
Canon EOS M3 front
 
Fujifilm X-Pro3 front
Portability
78
Imaging
70
Features
81
Overall
74

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-Pro3 Key Specs

Canon M3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 366g - 111 x 68 x 44mm
  • Announced February 2015
  • Updated by Canon M6
Fujifilm X-Pro3
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 497g - 141 x 83 x 46mm
  • Launched October 2019
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-Pro2
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Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-Pro3 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon M3 versus Fujifilm X-Pro3, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the M3 (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-Pro3 (26MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The M3 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the Fujifilm X-Pro3 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the M3 grades vs the Fujifilm X-Pro3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon M3 over the Fujifilm X-Pro3

 M3 Fujifilm X-Pro3 
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro3 over the Canon M3

 Fujifilm X-Pro3 M3 
LaunchedOctober 2019February 2015More modern by 57 months
Screen resolution1620k1040kCrisper screen (+580k dot)

Common features in the Canon M3 and Fujifilm X-Pro3

 M3 Fujifilm X-Pro3 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-Pro3 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon M3 comes with physical dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") along with a weight of 366 grams (0.81 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X-Pro3 has sizing of 141mm x 83mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 1.8") along with a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the M3 against the Fujifilm X-Pro3.

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-Pro3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the M3 and Fujifilm X-Pro3 is 85 and 78 respectively.

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-Pro3 top view buttons comparison

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-Pro3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing specs. The image below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M3 and Fujifilm X-Pro3.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Fujifilm X-Pro3 to result in more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged M3 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-Pro3 sensor size comparison

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-Pro3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-Pro3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M3 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm X-Pro3 as a Portrait photography camera
79
has manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
82
focusing manually
resolution is amazing (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon M3 Street photography factors
Fujifilm X-Pro3 Street photography factors
79
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
does not have image stabilization
78
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
provides touch focus
environment proofing
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon M3
Sports photography with Fujifilm X-Pro3
61
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (4.2 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (250 shots)
79
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
max fps high (20.0 frames per second)
resolution is amazing (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon M3
Travel photography with Fujifilm X-Pro3
73
comes with touch to focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery power (250 per charge)
77
environment proofing
has bluetooth
provides touch focus
resolution is amazing (26MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M3 Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm X-Pro3 Landscape photography advice
67
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (250 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
80
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3")
resolution is amazing (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
exports RAW files
environment proofing
has double storage slots
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M3 Vlogging information
Fujifilm X-Pro3 Vlogging information
80
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
includes face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic jack
does not have image stabilization
35
built-in touchscreen
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone port
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-Pro3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M3 and Fujifilm X-Pro3
 Canon EOS M3Fujifilm X-Pro3
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS M3 Fujifilm X-Pro3
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2015-02-06 2019-10-23
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 X-Processor 4
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 6240 x 4160
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 51200
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW files
Min boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 49 425
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF-M Fujifilm X
Total lenses 23 54
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 1,620 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic and Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder resolution - 3,690 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.2 frames per second 20.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video data 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 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 366 gr (0.81 pounds) 497 gr (1.10 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 68 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") 141 x 83 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E17 NP-W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support)
Storage slots One Dual
Retail cost $481 $2,000