Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Canon EOS M3

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Canon EOS M3. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-Pro3 is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Canon EOS M3 is from Canon. Both Fujifilm and Canon are well known brands though.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 were released 2019 and Canon EOS M3 was released 2015. That is a 4 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Fujifilm X-Pro3 2019
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-Pro3 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-Pro3 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-Pro3 has a 26 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-Pro3 26 MP
25958400 pixels
6240 x 4160
Canon EOS M3 24 MP
24000000 pixels
6000 x 4000

Fujifilm X-Pro3 has a 8 % 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

Canon EOS M3 has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm X-Pro3. Canon EOS M3 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 12800 while Fujifilm X-Pro3 has 160 to 12800.

Camera ISO Range
Fujifilm X-Pro3 160-12800
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 X-Pro3
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-Pro3 can shoot up to 11 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS M3 can shoot up to 4,2 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm X-Pro3 11
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-Pro3 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 X-Pro3 weighs 497 gr (equal to 1.1 lb) which is 36% heavier than Canon EOS M3 and its 366 gr (or 0.81 lb).

Camera Weight
Fujifilm X-Pro3 497 gr
1.1 lb
Canon EOS M3 366 gr
0.81 lb

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Canon EOS M3 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm X-Pro3 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-Pro3
Canon EOS M3
Name Fujifilm X-Pro3 Canon EOS M3
Manufacturer Fujifilm Canon
Release Date and Price
Fujifilm X-Pro3
Canon EOS M3
Release Year 2019 2015
Release Date 2019-10-23 2015-02-06
MSRP 1799 USD 679 USD
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Camera Type
Fujifilm X-Pro3
Canon EOS M3
Camera Type Mirrorless Mirrorless
Sensor
Fujifilm X-Pro3
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 BSI-CMOS CMOS
Resolution 6240 x 4160 pixels 6000 x 4000 pixels
Megapixels 26 MP 24 MP
Image Processor X-Processor 4 DIGIC 6
Image
Fujifilm X-Pro3
Canon EOS M3
ISO Range 160 - 12800 100 - 12800
White Balance Presets 0 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-Pro3
Canon EOS M3
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
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 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-Pro3
Canon EOS M3
Articulated LCD Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3” 3”
Screen dots 1620000 1040000
Touch screen Yes Yes
Screen type TFT LCD ClearView II TFT-LCD
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic (Optional via Canon EVF-DC2)
Viewfinder Coverage 95%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.78× (0.52× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution 3690000 0
Photography features
Fujifilm X-Pro3
Canon EOS M3
Frames per second 11 fps 4,2 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 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 No No
Metering modes Multi
Spot
Average
Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Partial
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV steps) +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV steps)
Videography features
Fujifilm X-Pro3
Canon EOS M3
Video recording Yes Yes
Video format MPEG4
H.264
H.264
Video resolution 1920 x 1080
3840 x 2160
4096 x 2160
1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
Built-in Microphone Yes Yes
Built-in Speakers Yes Yes
Storage
Fujifilm X-Pro3
Canon EOS M3
Memory Card SD/SDHC
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Fujifilm X-Pro3
Canon EOS M3
HDMI Output No Yes
Microphone Port Yes Yes
Headphone Port No No
Wireless Yes
Built-in (802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth)
Yes
Built-in (802.11b/g/n with NFC)
Remote Control Yes (wired, cable release or smartphone) Yes (via smartphone)
GPS No No
Body & Dimensions
Fujifilm X-Pro3
Canon EOS M3
Enviromentally sealed Yes No
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details Li-ion battery NP-W126S
LP-E17 lithium-ion battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 440 shots 250 shots
Width 141 mm 111 mm
Height 83 mm 68 mm
Depth 46 mm 44 mm
Weight 497 gram 366 gram