Canon EOS M3 vs Fujifilm X-E1 Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Mirrorless cameras.

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Canon EOS M3 vs Fujifilm X-E1 Specs

EOS M3

  • Introduced in April 2015
  • Mirrorless
  • Sensor: APS-C
  • 24 megapixel
  • 4 frames/second
  • 100 – 12800 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • No viewfinder
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Lens mount EF-M
  • WiFi built-in
  • 110.9 x 68 x 44.4mm³ (4.4″ x 2.7″ x 1.7″)
  • 366g (11.8 oz.)

All specs: Main page for EOS M3

X-E1

  • Introduced in September 2012
  • Mirrorless
  • Sensor: APS-C
  • 16 megapixel
  • 6 frames/second
  • 200 – 6400 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 71.00mm (2.8″) Monitor
  • Lens mount X-Bajonett
  • No WiFi
  • 129 x 74.9 x 38.3mm³ (5.1″ x 2.9″ x 1.5″)
  • 300g (9.7 oz.)

All specs: Main page for X-E1

EOS M3 vs X-E1 Sensors

On the pictures below the sensor areas of cameras are highlighted.

This infographic highlights the sensor areas of both models compared to other common sensor formats:

Info graphic: EOS M3 an X-E1 sensor comparison

Canon EOS M3 VS Fujifilm X-E1 Other Specs Comparison

Why is Canon EOS M3 a better choice

EOS M3

X-E1

Sensor cleaning (3)

Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

24.40 16.30
Better sensibility (4)

100 – 12800 ISO 200 – 6400 ISO
Better monitor (2, Megapixel)

1.04 0.46
Articulated monitor (2)

Touch screen (2)

WiFi (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the EOS M3 are built-in automatic sensor cleaning, the higher resolution and the larger sensitivity. We also like that the display has a higher resolution, the articulated display and the rather comfortable touch screen. A recommendation of the EOS M3 is made easy by the built-in wifi that permits remote shooting and image transfer without the need for a cable connection.

The EOS M3 scores 20 points.

Otherwise why to choose Fujifilm X-E1

EOS M3

X-E1

Higher speed (4, frames/second)

4 6
Larger lens selection (3)

7 25
Longer battery life (3, photos)

250 350
Weighs less (2)

366g
(11.8 oz.)
300g
(9.7 oz.)

Conclusion: Advantages of the X-E1 are that the camera is faster, the larger selection of lenses and that the battery has more stamina. Another advantage over the EOS M3: the lower weight than the EOS M3.

Yields 12 points for the X-E1.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

EOS M3

X-E1

Sensor format

APS-C APS-C
Built-in flash

Video resolution

1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
External microphone

Similar size

335cm³ 370cm³
Canon EOS M3 VS Fujifilm X-E1 Dimensions

Look at front view of the EOS M3 and X-E1

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Canon EOS M3

Fujifilm X-E1

20
12

We recommend Canon EOS M3 as better choice.