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Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-T2

Portability
85
Imaging
64
Features
76
Overall
68
Canon EOS M3 front
 
Fujifilm X-T2 front
Portability
76
Imaging
66
Features
79
Overall
71

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-T2 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
  • Launched February 2015
  • Updated by Canon M6
Fujifilm X-T2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 507g - 133 x 92 x 49mm
  • Introduced July 2016
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-T1
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-T3
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Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-T2 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon M3 versus Fujifilm X-T2, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the M3 (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-T2 (24MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The M3 was unveiled 17 months prior to the Fujifilm X-T2 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon M3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm X-T2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the M3 scores against the Fujifilm X-T2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon M3 over the Fujifilm X-T2

 M3 Fujifilm X-T2 
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T2 over the Canon M3

 Fujifilm X-T2 M3 
IntroducedJuly 2016February 2015Newer by 17 months
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon M3 and Fujifilm X-T2

 M3 Fujifilm X-T2 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen resolution1040k1040kExact same screen resolution

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-T2 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon M3 offers 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) whilst the Fujifilm X-T2 has proportions of 133mm x 92mm x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") having a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

Look at the Canon M3 versus Fujifilm X-T2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the M3 and the Fujifilm X-T2.

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-T2 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M3 and Fujifilm X-T2 is 85 and 76 respectively.

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-T2 top view buttons comparison

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-T2 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The image below might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M3 and Fujifilm X-T2.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you should really take the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged M3 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-T2 sensor size comparison

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-T2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-T2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M3 Portrait photography features
Fujifilm X-T2 Portrait photography features
78
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
79
manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon M3 Street photography advice
Fujifilm X-T2 Street photography advice
78
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
provides focus by touch
lack of image stabilization
75
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M3 Sports photography advice
Fujifilm X-T2 Sports photography advice
60
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (4.2 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (250 shots)
71
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
resolution is good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (340 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon M3 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm X-T2 as a Travel photography camera
73
provides focus by touch
good megapixels (24MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery life (250 shots)
63
weather proofing
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
bad battery (340 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M3 Landscape photography info
Fujifilm X-T2 Landscape photography info
67
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
nice screen size (3")
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (250 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
74
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
resolution is good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
saves RAW files
weather proofing
2 card slots
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (340 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M3 Vlogging info
Fujifilm X-T2 Vlogging info
80
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
has face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic jack
lack of image stabilization
33
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic support
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
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Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-T2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M3 and Fujifilm X-T2
 Canon EOS M3Fujifilm X-T2
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS M3 Fujifilm X-T2
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2015-02-06 2016-07-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 X-Processor Pro2
Sensor type CMOS CMOS X-TRANS III
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.6 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 368.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest boosted ISO 25600 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 49 325
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF-M Fujifilm X
Number of lenses 23 54
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3.2 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.2fps 14.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 3840 x 2160 (29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 366 grams (0.81 lbs) 507 grams (1.12 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 68 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") 133 x 92 x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9")
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 340 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 NP-W126S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS II
Card slots One Dual
Pricing at launch $481 $1,600