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Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-T30

Portability
85
Imaging
65
Features
76
Overall
69
Canon EOS M3 front
 
Fujifilm X-T30 front
Portability
82
Imaging
69
Features
84
Overall
75

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-T30 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
  • Announced February 2015
  • Refreshed by Canon M6
Fujifilm X-T30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Launched February 2019
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-T20
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-T30 II
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Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Canon M3 and Fujifilm X-T30, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the M3 (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) is very comparable and they possess the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The M3 was revealed 5 years before the Fujifilm X-T30 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon M3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm X-T30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the M3 scores against the Fujifilm X-T30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon M3 over the Fujifilm X-T30

 M3 Fujifilm X-T30 
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 over the Canon M3

 Fujifilm X-T30 M3 
LaunchedFebruary 2019February 2015Newer by 48 months

Common features in the Canon M3 and Fujifilm X-T30

 M3 Fujifilm X-T30 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Display resolution1040k1040kIdentical display resolution
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Canon M3 offers external measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 366 grams (0.81 lbs) and the Fujifilm X-T30 has proportions of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the M3 and the Fujifilm X-T30.

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-T30 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M3 and Fujifilm X-T30 is 85 and 82 respectively.

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-T30 top view buttons comparison

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through specs. The picture here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the M3 and Fujifilm X-T30.

All in all, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Fujifilm X-T30 to produce greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged M3 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-T30 sensor size comparison

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M3 Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm X-T30 Portrait photography highlights
79
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
81
manual focus
great megapixels (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon M3
Street photography with Fujifilm X-T30
79
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
boasts touch focus
does not have image stabilization
78
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
provides touch focus
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon M3
Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T30
61
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
slow frames per second (4.2 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (250 CIPA)
78
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
high max fps (20.0 fps)
great megapixels (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
good battery life (380 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon M3
Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T30
73
boasts touch focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery life (250 CIPA)
79
good battery life (380 per charge)
supports bluetooth
provides touch focus
great megapixels (26MP)
flash built-in
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M3 Landscape photography info
Fujifilm X-T30 Landscape photography info
67
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (250 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
80
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3")
great megapixels (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW files
good battery life (380 shots)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M3 Vlogging details
Fujifilm X-T30 Vlogging details
80
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic socket
does not have image stabilization
36
screen is touchscreen
features face detection focus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone socket
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
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Canon M3 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M3 and Fujifilm X-T30
 Canon EOS M3Fujifilm X-T30
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS M3 Fujifilm X-T30
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2015-02-06 2019-02-14
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 332.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 26MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 6240 x 4160
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 51200
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 49 425
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF-M Fujifilm X
Number of lenses 23 54
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 4 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 20.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 366 grams (0.81 lbs) 383 grams (0.84 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 68 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" 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 pictures 380 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 NP-W126S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $481 $899