Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro vs Canon EOS M3

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

Manufacturing

Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Canon EOS M3 is from Canon. Both Fujifilm and Canon are well known brands though.

Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro were released 2007 and Canon EOS M3 was released 2015. That is a 8 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro 2007
Canon EOS M3 2015

Type of camera

Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro is a DSLR camera while Canon EOS M3 is a Mirrorless camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-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 FinePix IS Pro 75 mm
Fujifilm sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
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 FinePix IS Pro has a 6 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 FinePix IS Pro 6 MP
12121088 pixels
4256 x 2848
Canon EOS M3 24 MP
24000000 pixels
6000 x 4000

Canon EOS M3 has a 98 % larger resolution than Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro. 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

Canon EOS M3 has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro. Canon EOS M3 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 12800 while Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro has 100 to 3200.

Camera ISO Range
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro 100-3200
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 FinePix IS Pro
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 FinePix IS Pro 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 FinePix IS Pro 3
Canon EOS M3 4,2

Ability to record movies

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

It is only one of these two cameras that support recording movies and movie clips and that is Canon EOS M3. Sadly, the Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro does not support this.

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 FinePix IS Pro 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 FinePix IS Pro 920 gr
2.03 lb
Canon EOS M3 366 gr
0.81 lb

Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro vs Canon EOS M3 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro 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 FinePix IS Pro
Canon EOS M3
Name Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro Canon EOS M3
Manufacturer Fujifilm Canon
Release Date and Price
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro
Canon EOS M3
Release Year 2007 2015
Release Date 2007-07-13 2015-02-06
MSRP N/A 679 USD
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Camera Type
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro
Canon EOS M3
Camera Type DSLR Mirrorless
Sensor
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro
Canon EOS M3
Sensor Size APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm) APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm)
Sensor Type CCD CMOS
Resolution 4256 x 2848 pixels 6000 x 4000 pixels
Megapixels 6 MP 24 MP
Image Processor DIGIC 6
Image
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro
Canon EOS M3
ISO Range 100 - 3200 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 RAW
Optics & Focus
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro
Canon EOS M3
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Phase Detect
Multi Area
Selective Single Point
Single
Continuous
Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Focus Points N/A 49
Lens Mount Nikon F

See Compatible Lenses
Canon EF-M

See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier APS-C Sensor (1.5x)
1.5x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 36 mm
50 mm becomes 75 mm
100 mm becomes 150 mm
200 mm becomes 300 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 FinePix IS Pro
Canon EOS M3
Articulated LCD N/A Tilting
Screen size 2.5” 3”
Screen dots 230000 1040000
Touch screen No Yes
Screen type N/A ClearView II TFT-LCD
Live view No Yes
Viewfinder Type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic (Optional via Canon EVF-DC2)
Viewfinder Coverage 95%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.94× (0.63× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution N/A 0
Photography features
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro
Canon EOS M3
Frames per second 3 fps 4,2 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds 0 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/8000 seconds 1/0 seconds
Built-in Flash Yes Yes
Built-in Flash Range 12 meters 5 meters
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse No No
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Partial
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/2 EV, 1/3 EV steps) +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV steps)
Videography features
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro
Canon EOS M3
Video recording No Yes
Video format N/A H.264
Video resolution N/A 1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
Built-in Microphone No Yes
Built-in Speakers No Yes
Storage
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro
Canon EOS M3
Memory Card Compact Flash
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro
Canon EOS M3
HDMI Output No Yes
Microphone Port No Yes
Headphone Port No No
Wireless No Yes
Built-in (802.11b/g/n with NFC)
Remote Control Yes (Optional) Yes (via smartphone)
GPS No No
Body & Dimensions
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro
Canon EOS M3
Enviromentally sealed No No
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details Lithium-Ion Battery LP-E17 lithium-ion battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA) N/A 250 shots
Width 147 mm 111 mm
Height 113 mm 68 mm
Depth 74 mm 44 mm
Weight 920 gram 366 gram