• APS-C 332.3mm2
  • 24.2 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 12,800
  • APS-C 369.0mm2
  • 24.2 megapixels
  • 28.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Canon EOS M3 advantages over Fujifilm XF10

  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • NFC
    Yes vs No
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    Unlimited vs 13 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Fujifilm XF10 advantages over Canon EOS M3

  • Less expensive
    $499* vs $700
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Larger sensor
    APS-C vs APS-C
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Shoot 4K video
    4K (UHD) vs 1080p
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 330 vs 250 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Newer
    6 years vs 9 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • Lighter weight
    279g vs 366g
    Lighter weight
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    6.0 fps vs 4.2 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/16000 vs 1/4000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    51200 vs 25600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Rear display
    Both provide
    Review photos on the back of the camera
  • Focus peaking
    Both provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Touchscreen
    Both provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • RAW file ability
    Both provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Both provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • External Mic Jack
    Both provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Bulb shutter
    Both provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Neither provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • Top deck display
    Neither provide
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • Dual card slots
    Neither provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

  • DSLR image quality & resolution in a mirrorless body; Higher-res 24MP APS-C sensor; Much improved AF performance; Better ergonomics with full PASM dial; Built-in Wi-Fi & NFC; Tilting LCD.

  • No built-in EVF; Limited native lens selection; Slow burst mode; Shallow buffer depth with RAW files; No 60p video frame rate or 4K video option.

  • Read our Canon EOS M3 Review

The Competition

Compared to Sony A6000

Canon EOS M3
Sony A6000
  • $700
  • APS-C
  • Touchscreen
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $674
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Larger sensor

Compare Canon EOS M3 vs Sony A6000

Fujifilm XF10
Sony A6000
  • $499
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $674
  • APS-C
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Fujifilm XF10 vs Sony A6000

Compared to Samsung NX3000

Canon EOS M3
Samsung NX3000
  • $700
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Touchscreen
  • $950
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Canon EOS M3 vs Samsung NX3000

Fujifilm XF10
Samsung NX3000
  • $499
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $950
  • APS-C
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Fujifilm XF10 vs Samsung NX3000

Compared to Ricoh GR II

Canon EOS M3
Ricoh GR II
  • $700
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Touchscreen
  • $538
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Less expensive

Compare Canon EOS M3 vs Ricoh GR II

Fujifilm XF10
Ricoh GR II
  • $499
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $538
  • APS-C
  • Bigger pixels
  • NFC

Compare Fujifilm XF10 vs Ricoh GR II

Compared to Fujifilm X70

Canon EOS M3
Fujifilm X70
  • $700
  • APS-C
  • NFC
  • More pixels
  • $699
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Canon EOS M3 vs Fujifilm X70

Fujifilm XF10
Fujifilm X70
  • $499
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $699
  • APS-C
  • Bigger pixels
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Fujifilm XF10 vs Fujifilm X70

Compared to Fujifilm X-E3

Canon EOS M3
Fujifilm X-E3
  • $700
  • APS-C
  • Tiltable Screen
  • NFC
  • $699
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Larger sensor

Compare Canon EOS M3 vs Fujifilm X-E3

Fujifilm XF10
Fujifilm X-E3
  • $499
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Internal flash
  • $699
  • APS-C
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Hot shoe

Compare Fujifilm XF10 vs Fujifilm X-E3

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