Canon EOS M vs Fujifilm X-E3

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Canon EOS M vs Fujifilm X-E3

APS-C 332.3mm²
18.0 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Canon EOS M Review.
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What’s the bottom line? Read our Canon EOS M conclusion.

APS-C 368.2mm²
24.3 megapixels
ISO 200 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm X-E3 Review.
How does it shoot? Fujifilm X-E3 in the real world.
See real-world photos taken with the X-E3.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Fujifilm X-E3 conclusion.

Succeeded by the Canon EOS M3
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Succeeded by the Fujifilm X-E4
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Differences

Canon EOS M advantages over Fujifilm X-E3

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32 mm vs 42 mm
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Fujifilm X-E3 advantages over Canon EOS M

Lens selection
Good vs Limited
Better lens selection gives you more options
Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Larger sensor
APS-C vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Fast startup
~0.70 vs 2.7 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

350 vs 230 shots
Capture more photos
Newer
7 years vs 12 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Less shutter lag
0.16 vs 0.74 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
More pixels
24.3 vs 18.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Doesn't require an AA filter
Yes vs No
A unique sensor design provides sharp photos without moiré
Longer exposure
900 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
8.0 fps vs 4.2 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
48 vs 13 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
8.0 fps vs 4.4 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
26 vs 6 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/32000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
On-sensor phase detect
Both provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Internal flash
Neither provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

Excellent image quality similar to Rebel T4i, T5i and SL1 DSLRs, with 18-megapixel APS-C-type sensor delivering considerable resolution for a mirrorless camera; Solid build and sleek design; Bright, high-resolution 3-inch LCD touchscreen monitor; Full 1080p HD video recording that's virtually silent with an STM lens.
Barely acceptable autofocus speed still lags far behind most mirrorless cameras despite firmware update fix; Limited physical controls and buttons, including no Program, Priority, or Manual on Mode dial; Lacks built-in flash or electronic viewfinder option; Only two compact EF-M mount lenses currently available.
Read our Canon EOS M Review

Stylish, compact body; Great image quality; Very good overall performance; Touchscreen LCD; 4K UHD video recording.
Small EVF; Fixed display; Unreliable continuous autofocus.
Read our Fujifilm X-E3 Express Review

The Competition

Compared to Sony NEX-C3

Canon EOS M

Sony NEX-C3

$600
APS-C

Touchscreen
On-sensor phase detect

$559
APS-C

Lens selection
In-camera panoramas

Compare Canon EOS M vs Sony NEX-C3

Fujifilm X-E3

Sony NEX-C3

$699
APS-C

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

$559
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Tiltable Screen

Compare Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony NEX-C3

Compared to Sony NEX-5N

Canon EOS M

Sony NEX-5N

$600
APS-C

Less expensive
Touchscreen

$700
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

Compare Canon EOS M vs Sony NEX-5N

Fujifilm X-E3

Sony NEX-5N

$699
APS-C

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

$700
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Tiltable Screen

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Compared to Sony NEX-5R

Canon EOS M

Sony NEX-5R

$600
APS-C

Less expensive
External Mic Jack

$499
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

Compare Canon EOS M vs Sony NEX-5R

Fujifilm X-E3

Sony NEX-5R

$699
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
Shoot 4K video

$499
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Tiltable Screen

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Compared to Canon EOS M3

Canon EOS M

Canon EOS M3

$600
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Thinner

$429
APS-C

Focus peaking
Tiltable Screen

Compare Canon EOS M vs Canon EOS M3

Fujifilm X-E3

Canon EOS M3

$699
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

$429
APS-C

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

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Compared to Fujifilm X-T30

Canon EOS M

Fujifilm X-T30

$600
APS-C

More telephoto lens reach
Thinner

$849
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

Compare Canon EOS M vs Fujifilm X-T30

Fujifilm X-E3

Fujifilm X-T30

$699
APS-C

Less expensive
Fast startup

$849
APS-C

Tiltable Screen
Internal flash

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