Fujifilm X-E3 vs Canon EOS RP

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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Canon EOS RP

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APS-C 368.2mm²
24.3 megapixels
ISO 200 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm X-E3 Review.
How does it shoot? Fujifilm X-E3 in the real world.
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What’s the bottom line? Read our Fujifilm X-E3 conclusion.

35mm 861.6mm²
26.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 40,000

Go in depth with our full Canon EOS RP Review.
How does it shoot? Canon EOS RP in the real world.
See real-world photos taken with the EOS RP.
Compare Canon EOS RP image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Canon EOS RP conclusion.

Succeeded by the Fujifilm X-E4
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Differences

Fujifilm X-E3 advantages over Canon EOS RP

Less expensive
$749 vs $2099
Save money for lenses or accessories
Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Fast startup
~0.70 vs 1.1 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

350 vs 250 shots
Capture more photos
Thinner
42 mm vs 70 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
337g vs 485g
Lighter weight
Doesn't require an AA filter
Yes vs No
A unique sensor design provides sharp photos without moiré
Longer exposure
900 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
8.0 fps vs 5.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
8.0 fps vs 5.0 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Faster shutter
1/32000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Canon EOS RP advantages over Fujifilm X-E3

Larger sensor
35mm vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Bigger pixels
~ 5.75 vs 3.93 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
More telephoto lens reach
105 mm vs 84 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
More viewfinder magnification
0.70x vs 0.62x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Wider angle kit lens
24 mm vs 27 mm
Capture more of the scene with the included lens
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 48 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Bigger RAW buffer
Unlimited vs 26 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
102400 vs 51200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Shoot 4K video
Both provide
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Both provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Both provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Internal flash
Neither provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

Stylish, compact body; Great image quality; Very good overall performance; Touchscreen LCD; 4K UHD video recording.
Small EVF; Fixed display; Unreliable continuous autofocus.
Read our Fujifilm X-E3 Express Review

Very good image quality; Good high ISO performance; Fast Dual Pixel CMOS AF autofocus system; Eye AF with tracking & video support; 4K video; Good build quality; Excellent value.
No IBIS; Sub-par dynamic range; Burst shooting tops out at 5fps; Poor battery life; Limited video features.
Read our Canon EOS RP Review

The Competition

Compared to Canon EOS M3

Fujifilm X-E3

Canon EOS M3

$699
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

$700
APS-C

Tiltable Screen
NFC

Compare Fujifilm X-E3 vs Canon EOS M3

Canon EOS RP

Canon EOS M3

$949
35mm

Larger sensor
Tilt-swivel screen

$700
APS-C

Focus peaking
Less expensive

Compare Canon EOS RP vs Canon EOS M3

Compared to Sony A6500

Fujifilm X-E3

Sony A6500

$699
APS-C

Less expensive
Fast startup

$1216
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Tiltable Screen

Compare Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony A6500

Canon EOS RP

Sony A6500

$949
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

$1216
APS-C

Focus peaking
Less expensive

Compare Canon EOS RP vs Sony A6500

Compared to Fujifilm X-T30

Fujifilm X-E3

Fujifilm X-T30

$699
APS-C

Less expensive
Fast startup

$849
APS-C

Tiltable Screen
Internal flash

Compare Fujifilm X-E3 vs Fujifilm X-T30

Canon EOS RP

Fujifilm X-T30

$949
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

$849
APS-C

Focus peaking
Less expensive

Compare Canon EOS RP vs Fujifilm X-T30

Compared to Nikon Z5

Fujifilm X-E3

Nikon Z5

$699
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$1097
35mm

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon Z5

Canon EOS RP

Nikon Z5

$949
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Lighter weight

$1097
35mm

Less expensive
Focus peaking

Compare Canon EOS RP vs Nikon Z5

Compared to Sony A7C

Fujifilm X-E3

Sony A7C

$699
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$1598
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

Compare Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony A7C

Canon EOS RP

Sony A7C

$949
35mm

More telephoto lens reach
Wider angle kit lens

$1598
35mm

Less expensive
Focus peaking

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