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Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-T20

Portability
85
Imaging
66
Features
76
Overall
70
Canon EOS M3 front
 
Fujifilm X-T20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
68
Features
82
Overall
73

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-T20 Key Specs

Canon M3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 366g - 111 x 68 x 44mm
  • Announced February 2015
  • Later Model is Canon M6
Fujifilm X-T20
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 41mm
  • Announced January 2017
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-T10
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-T30
Photography Glossary

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-T20 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Canon M3 versus Fujifilm X-T20, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the M3 (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-T20 (24MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The M3 was introduced 23 months prior to the Fujifilm X-T20 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon M3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm X-T20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the M3 grades against the Fujifilm X-T20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon M3 over the Fujifilm X-T20

 M3 Fujifilm X-T20 
Display resolution1040k920kClearer display (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T20 over the Canon M3

 Fujifilm X-T20 M3 
AnnouncedJanuary 2017February 2015Newer by 23 months

Common features in the Canon M3 and Fujifilm X-T20

 M3 Fujifilm X-T20 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-T20 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon M3 enjoys exterior dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") and a weight of 366 grams (0.81 lbs) and the Fujifilm X-T20 has proportions of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).

Contrast the Canon M3 versus Fujifilm X-T20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the M3 against the Fujifilm X-T20.

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-T20 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M3 and Fujifilm X-T20 is 85 and 83 respectively.

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-T20 top view buttons comparison

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-T20 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The pic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M3 and Fujifilm X-T20.

Clearly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photos but you should always consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged M3 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-T20 sensor size comparison

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-T20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-T20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M3 Portrait photography details
Fujifilm X-T20 Portrait photography details
79
has manual focus
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect focus
saves RAW formats
80
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon M3 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm X-T20 as a Street photography camera
79
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
lack of image stabilization
78
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
supports touch focus
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M3 Sports photography details
Fujifilm X-T20 Sports photography details
61
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
max frames per second very slow (4.2 fps)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (250 per charge)
75
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon M3 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm X-T20 as a Travel photography camera
73
boasts touch to focus
MP count decent (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
missing Timelapse mode
bad battery (250 per charge)
76
supports touch focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
flash built-in
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M3 Landscape photography information
Fujifilm X-T20 Landscape photography information
68
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen size is good (3")
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (250 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
79
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon M3
Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T20
80
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone port
lack of image stabilization
36
touchscreen functionality
offers face detect focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone port
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-T20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M3 and Fujifilm X-T20
 Canon EOS M3Fujifilm X-T20
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS M3 Fujifilm X-T20
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2015-02-06 2017-01-18
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 X-Processor Pro2
Sensor type CMOS CMOS X-TRANS III
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 24MP 24MP
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
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 49 325
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF-M Fujifilm X
Total lenses 23 54
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.2 frames/s 14.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, flash off, rear-curtain synchro, commander
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 366 grams (0.81 lb) 383 grams (0.84 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 68 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") 118 x 83 x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6")
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 images 350 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 NP-W126S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $481 $900