Fujifilm X-A3 vs Canon EOS Kiss M2

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-A3 and Canon EOS Kiss M2. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-A3 is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Canon EOS Kiss M2 is from Canon. Both Fujifilm and Canon are well known brands though.

Fujifilm X-A3 were released 2016 and Canon EOS Kiss M2 was released 2020. That is a 4 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Fujifilm X-A3 2016
Canon EOS Kiss M2 2020

Type of camera

Both these cameras are Mirrorless cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm X-A3 has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Canon EOS Kiss M2 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 X-A3 75 mm
Fujifilm sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Canon EOS Kiss M2 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

Both these cameras have the exact same resolution. Fujifilm X-A3 has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS Kiss M2 has 24 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Fujifilm X-A3 24 MP
24000000 pixels
6000 x 4000
Canon EOS Kiss M2 24 MP
24000000 pixels
6000 x 4000

ISO range

Canon EOS Kiss M2 has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm X-A3. Canon EOS Kiss M2 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 25600 while Fujifilm X-A3 has 200 to 6400.

Camera ISO Range
Fujifilm X-A3 200-6400
Canon EOS Kiss M2 100-25600

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 Kiss M2 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 X-A3
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS Kiss M2

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm X-A3 can shoot up to 6 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS Kiss M2 can shoot up to 10 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm X-A3 6
Canon EOS Kiss M2 10

Ability to record movies

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

In this case, both Fujifilm X-A3 and Canon EOS Kiss M2 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.

Canon EOS Kiss M2 weighs 387 gr (equal to 0.85 lb) which is 14% heavier than Fujifilm X-A3 and its 339 gr (or 0.75 lb).

Camera Weight
Fujifilm X-A3 339 gr
0.75 lb
Canon EOS Kiss M2 387 gr
0.85 lb

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Canon EOS Kiss M2 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm X-A3 and Canon EOS Kiss M2, 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 X-A3
Canon EOS Kiss M2
Name Fujifilm X-A3 Canon EOS Kiss M2
Manufacturer Fujifilm Canon
Release Date and Price
Fujifilm X-A3
Canon EOS Kiss M2
Release Year 2016 2020
Release Date 2016-08-25 2020-10-14
MSRP 599 USD 599 USD
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Camera Type
Fujifilm X-A3
Canon EOS Kiss M2
Camera Type Mirrorless Mirrorless
Sensor
Fujifilm X-A3
Canon EOS Kiss M2
Sensor Size APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm) APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm)
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Resolution 6000 x 4000 pixels 6000 x 4000 pixels
Megapixels 24 MP 24 MP
Image Processor EXR Processor II DIGIC 8
Image
Fujifilm X-A3
Canon EOS Kiss M2
ISO Range 200 - 6400 100 - 25600
White Balance Presets 7 7
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 0 stops 0 stops
Uncompressed format RAW RAW
Optics & Focus
Fujifilm X-A3
Canon EOS Kiss M2
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 77 143
Lens Mount Fujifilm X

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 X-A3
Canon EOS Kiss M2
Articulated LCD Tilting Fully articulated
Screen size 3” 3”
Screen dots 1040000 1040000
Touch screen Yes Yes
Screen type TFT LCD TFT LCD
Live view Yes No
Viewfinder Type No Viewfinder Electronic
Viewfinder Coverage 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.62x
Viewfinder Resolution 0 2360000
Photography features
Fujifilm X-A3
Canon EOS Kiss M2
Frames per second 6 fps 10 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Built-in Flash Yes Yes
Built-in Flash Range 7 meters 5 meters
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse No Yes
Metering modes Multi
Spot
Average
Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Exposure Compensation +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV steps) +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV steps)
Videography features
Fujifilm X-A3
Canon EOS Kiss M2
Video recording Yes Yes
Video format MPEG4
H.264
MPEG4
H.264
Video resolution 1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
3840 x 2160
Built-in Microphone Yes Yes
Built-in Speakers Yes Yes
Storage
Fujifilm X-A3
Canon EOS Kiss M2
Memory Card SD/SDHC
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Fujifilm X-A3
Canon EOS Kiss M2
HDMI Output Yes Yes
Microphone Port No Yes
Headphone Port No No
Wireless Yes
Built-in (802.11b/g/n)
Yes
Built-in (802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth)
Remote Control Yes (wired or via smartphone) Yes (via smartphone)
GPS No No
Body & Dimensions
Fujifilm X-A3
Canon EOS Kiss M2
Enviromentally sealed No No
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger
LP-E12 lithium-ion battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 410 shots 305 shots
Width 117 mm 116 mm
Height 67 mm 88 mm
Depth 40 mm 59 mm
Weight 339 gram 387 gram