Fujifilm X-E2 vs Canon EOS M3
This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-E2 and Canon EOS M3. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
Fujifilm X-E2 is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Canon EOS M3 is from Canon. Both Fujifilm and Canon are well known brands though.
Fujifilm X-E2 were released 2013 and Canon EOS M3 was released 2015. That is a 2 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.Camera | Released |
Fujifilm X-E2 | 2013 |
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 X-E2 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 X-E2 | 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 X-E2 has a 16 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 X-E2 |
16 MP
15980544 pixels 4896 x 3264 |
Canon EOS M3 |
24 MP
24000000 pixels 6000 x 4000 |
Canon EOS M3 has a 50 % larger resolution than Fujifilm X-E2. 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 X-E2. Canon EOS M3 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 12800 while Fujifilm X-E2 has 200 to 6400.
Camera | ISO Range |
Fujifilm X-E2 | 200-6400 |
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 X-E2
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 X-E2 can shoot up to 7 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS M3 can shoot up to 4,2 pictures per seconds.
Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
Fujifilm X-E2 | 7 |
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 X-E2 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.
Canon EOS M3 weighs 366 gr (equal to 0.81 lb) which is 5% heavier than Fujifilm X-E2 and its 350 gr (or 0.77 lb).
Camera | Weight |
Fujifilm X-E2 | 350 gr 0.77 lb |
Canon EOS M3 | 366 gr 0.81 lb |
Fujifilm X-E2 vs Canon EOS M3 Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm X-E2 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 X-E2 |
Canon EOS M3 |
Name | Fujifilm X-E2 | Canon EOS M3 |
Manufacturer | Fujifilm | Canon |
Release Date and Price |
Fujifilm X-E2 |
Canon EOS M3 |
Release Year | 2013 | 2015 |
Release Date | 2013-10-18 | 2015-02-06 |
MSRP | 999 USD | 679 USD |
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Camera Type |
Fujifilm X-E2 |
Canon EOS M3 |
Camera Type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
Sensor |
Fujifilm X-E2 |
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 | CMOS | CMOS |
Resolution | 4896 x 3264 pixels | 6000 x 4000 pixels |
Megapixels | 16 MP | 24 MP |
Image Processor | EXR Processor II | DIGIC 6 |
Image |
Fujifilm X-E2 |
Canon EOS M3 |
ISO Range | 200 - 6400 | 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 X-E2 |
Canon EOS M3 |
Autofocus Motor | Yes | Yes |
Autofocus |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection LiveView |
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 |
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-E2 |
Canon EOS M3 |
Articulated LCD | Fixed | Tilting |
Screen size | 3” | 3” |
Screen dots | 1040000 | 1040000 |
Touch screen | No | Yes |
Screen type | TFT color LCD monitor | ClearView II TFT-LCD |
Live view | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder Type | Electronic | Electronic (Optional via Canon EVF-DC2) |
Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | |
Viewfinder Magnification | ||
Viewfinder Resolution | N/A | 0 |
Photography features |
Fujifilm X-E2 |
Canon EOS M3 |
Frames per second | 7 fps | 4,2 fps |
Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 0 seconds |
Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/0 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 | No |
Metering modes |
Multi Spot Average |
Multi Center Weighted Spot Partial |
Exposure Compensation | +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV steps) | +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Fujifilm X-E2 |
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 | No | Yes |
Built-in Speakers | No | Yes |
Storage |
Fujifilm X-E2 |
Canon EOS M3 |
Memory Card |
SD/SDHC |
SD/SDHC |
Connectivity |
Fujifilm X-E2 |
Canon EOS M3 |
HDMI Output | Yes | Yes |
Microphone Port | No | Yes |
Headphone Port | No | No |
Wireless |
Yes Built-in (Image playback/sharing, geo-tagging) |
Yes Built-in (802.11b/g/n with NFC) |
Remote Control |
Optional through RR-90
|
Yes (via smartphone) |
GPS | No | No |
Body & Dimensions |
Fujifilm X-E2 |
Canon EOS M3 |
Enviromentally sealed | No | No |
Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery Details |
Lithium-Ion NP-W126 rechargeable battery & charger
|
LP-E17 lithium-ion battery & charger
|
Battery Life (CIPA) | 350 shots | 250 shots |
Width | 129 mm | 111 mm |
Height | 75 mm | 68 mm |
Depth | 37 mm | 44 mm |
Weight | 350 gram | 366 gram |