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Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-T100

Portability
85
Imaging
66
Features
76
Overall
70
Canon EOS M3 front
 
Fujifilm X-T100 front
Portability
80
Imaging
69
Features
76
Overall
71

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-T100 Key Specs

Canon M3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 366g - 111 x 68 x 44mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Refreshed by Canon M6
Fujifilm X-T100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 448g - 121 x 83 x 47mm
  • Released May 2018
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-T200
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Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-T100 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon M3 versus Fujifilm X-T100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the M3 (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-T100 (24MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The M3 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the Fujifilm X-T100 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon M3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm X-T100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the M3 grades against the Fujifilm X-T100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon M3 over the Fujifilm X-T100

 M3 Fujifilm X-T100 
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T100 over the Canon M3

 Fujifilm X-T100 M3 
ReleasedMay 2018February 2015More recent by 40 months

Common features in the Canon M3 and Fujifilm X-T100

 M3 Fujifilm X-T100 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Display resolution1040k1040kEqual display resolution
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-T100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon M3 has exterior dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") having a weight of 366 grams (0.81 lbs) while the Fujifilm X-T100 has dimensions of 121mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 448 grams (0.99 lbs).

Contrast the Canon M3 versus Fujifilm X-T100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the M3 against the Fujifilm X-T100.

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-T100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the M3 and Fujifilm X-T100 is 85 and 80 respectively.

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-T100 top view buttons comparison

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-T100 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the M3 and Fujifilm X-T100.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of images however you should always take the launch date of the cameras into account. The older M3 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-T100 sensor size comparison

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-T100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-T100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M3 Portrait photography details
Fujifilm X-T100 Portrait photography details
79
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
81
you can focus manually
MP count decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon M3 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm X-T100 as a Street photography camera
79
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
boasts touch focus
no image stabilization
72
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
includes focus via touch
no image stabilization
heavier than others (448 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon M3 Sports photography features
Fujifilm X-T100 Sports photography features
61
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (4.2 frames/s)
no image stabilization
bad battery life (250 CIPA)
72
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
great battery life (430 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon M3 Travel photography features
Fujifilm X-T100 Travel photography features
73
boasts touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (250 shots)
74
great battery life (430 shots)
has bluetooth
includes focus via touch
MP count decent (24MP)
has built in flash
heavier than others (448g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M3 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm X-T100 as a Landscape photography camera
68
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
nice screen size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
bad battery life (250 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
79
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (430 shots)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M3 Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm X-T100 Vlogging highlights
80
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic jack
no image stabilization
34
built-in touchscreen
includes face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has mic socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
heavier than others (448 grams)
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Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-T100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M3 and Fujifilm X-T100
 Canon EOS M3Fujifilm X-T100
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS M3 Fujifilm X-T100
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2015-02-06 2018-05-24
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 24MP
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 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max enhanced ISO 25600 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 49 91
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" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.2 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 3840 x 2160 @ 15p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 366 gr (0.81 pounds) 448 gr (0.99 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 68 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") 121 x 83 x 47mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9")
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 photographs 430 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 NP-W126S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, smile, buddy, group, face)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $481 $499