Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Canon EOS M3

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm GFX 50S and Canon EOS M3. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm GFX 50S is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Canon EOS M3 is from Canon. Both Fujifilm and Canon are well known brands though.

Fujifilm GFX 50S were released 2016 and Canon EOS M3 was released 2015. That is a 1 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Fujifilm GFX 50S 2016
Canon EOS M3 2015

Type of camera

Both these cameras are Mirrorless cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm GFX 50S has a "Fujifilm Medium Format"-sensor while Canon EOS M3 has a "Canon APS-C"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

Camera Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Fujifilm GFX 50S 39.5 mm
Fujifilm Medium Format sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 0.79
Canon EOS M3 80 mm
Canon APS-C sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:

Resolution

Fujifilm GFX 50S has a 51 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS M3 has 24 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Fujifilm GFX 50S 51 MP
51121152 pixels
8256 x 6192
Canon EOS M3 24 MP
24000000 pixels
6000 x 4000

Fujifilm GFX 50S has a 113 % larger resolution than Canon EOS M3. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.

ISO range

Both of these cameras offer the exact same ISO range. They both have 100 to 12800.

Camera ISO Range
Fujifilm GFX 50S 100-12800
Canon EOS M3 100-12800

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.

Worth mentioning is that Canon EOS M3 belongs to the Canon EOS M-system and needs an adapter to work with Canons EF, EF-S, MP-E, and TS-E lenses. You can read more about this adapter here:
Canon Lens Mount Adapter EF-EOS M

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Fujifilm GFX 50S
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS M3

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm GFX 50S can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS M3 can shoot up to 4,2 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm GFX 50S 3
Canon EOS M3 4,2

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

In this case, both Fujifilm GFX 50S and Canon EOS M3 can shoot movies.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Fujifilm GFX 50S weighs 920 gr (equal to 2.03 lb) which is 151% heavier than Canon EOS M3 and its 366 gr (or 0.81 lb).

Camera Weight
Fujifilm GFX 50S 920 gr
2.03 lb
Canon EOS M3 366 gr
0.81 lb

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Canon EOS M3 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm GFX 50S and Canon EOS M3, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.

Product
Fujifilm GFX 50S
Canon EOS M3
Name Fujifilm GFX 50S Canon EOS M3
Manufacturer Fujifilm Canon
Release Date and Price
Fujifilm GFX 50S
Canon EOS M3
Release Year 2016 2015
Release Date 2016-09-19 2015-02-06
MSRP 6499 USD 679 USD
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Camera Type
Fujifilm GFX 50S
Canon EOS M3
Camera Type Mirrorless Mirrorless
Sensor
Fujifilm GFX 50S
Canon EOS M3
Sensor Size Medium Format (approx 44 x 33 mm) APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm)
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Resolution 8256 x 6192 pixels 6000 x 4000 pixels
Megapixels 51 MP 24 MP
Image Processor X Processor Pro DIGIC 6
Image
Fujifilm GFX 50S
Canon EOS M3
ISO Range 100 - 12800 100 - 12800
White Balance Presets 7 6
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 0 stops 0 stops
Uncompressed format RAW + TIFF RAW
Optics & Focus
Fujifilm GFX 50S
Canon EOS M3
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Contract Detect (sensor)
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Focus Points 425 49
Lens Mount Fujifilm G

See Compatible Lenses
Canon EF-M

See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier Medium Format
0.79x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 19 mm
50 mm becomes 40 mm
100 mm becomes 79 mm
200 mm becomes 158 mm
APS-C Sensor
1.6x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 38 mm
50 mm becomes 80 mm
100 mm becomes 160 mm
200 mm becomes 320 mm
Screen & Viewfinder
Fujifilm GFX 50S
Canon EOS M3
Articulated LCD Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3,2” 3”
Screen dots 2360000 1040000
Touch screen Yes Yes
Screen type TFT-LCD ClearView II TFT-LCD
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type Electronic Electronic (Optional via Canon EVF-DC2)
Viewfinder Coverage 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.67× (0.85× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution 3690000 0
Photography features
Fujifilm GFX 50S
Canon EOS M3
Frames per second 3 fps 4,2 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 360 seconds 0 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/4000 seconds 1/0 seconds
Built-in Flash No Yes
Built-in Flash Range N/A 5 meters
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse Yes No
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Average
Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Partial
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV steps) +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV steps)
Videography features
Fujifilm GFX 50S
Canon EOS M3
Video recording Yes Yes
Video format MPEG4
H.264
H.264
Video resolution 1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
Built-in Microphone Yes Yes
Built-in Speakers Yes Yes
Storage
Fujifilm GFX 50S
Canon EOS M3
Memory Card SD/SDHC
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Fujifilm GFX 50S
Canon EOS M3
HDMI Output Yes Yes
Microphone Port Yes Yes
Headphone Port Yes No
Wireless Yes
Built-in (802.11b/g/n)
Yes
Built-in (802.11b/g/n with NFC)
Remote Control Yes (via cable or smartphone) Yes (via smartphone)
GPS No No
Body & Dimensions
Fujifilm GFX 50S
Canon EOS M3
Enviromentally sealed Yes No
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details NP-T125 lithium-ion battery & charger
LP-E17 lithium-ion battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 400 shots 250 shots
Width 148 mm 111 mm
Height 94 mm 68 mm
Depth 91 mm 44 mm
Weight 920 gram 366 gram