Fujifilm X-E3 vs Canon G1X Mark III

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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Canon G1X Mark III

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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.
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What’s the bottom line? Read our Fujifilm X-E3 conclusion.

APS-C 332.3mm²
24.2 megapixels
24.00mm - 72.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Canon G1X Mark III Review.
How does it shoot? Canon G1X Mark III in the real world.
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Succeeded by the Fujifilm X-E4
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Differences

Fujifilm X-E3 advantages over Canon G1X Mark III

Larger sensor
APS-C vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Less expensive
$749 vs $999*
Save money for lenses or accessories
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Fast startup
~0.70 vs 2.1 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 200 shots
Capture more photos
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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
Bigger JPEG buffer
48 vs 23 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Bigger RAW buffer
26 vs 16 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/32000 vs 1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Canon G1X Mark III advantages over Fujifilm X-E3

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Longer video battery life
85 vs 50 minutes
Capture more video
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Integrated ND filter
Yes vs No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Higher max flash sync
1/2000 vs 1/180 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Faster JPEG shooting
9.3 fps vs 8.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
9.4 fps vs 8.0 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode

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
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Both provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
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
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
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

Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
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
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
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

We haven’t finished our review of the Canon G1X Mark III, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
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The Competition

Compared to Leica X-E (Typ 102)

Fujifilm X-E3

Leica X-E (Typ 102)

$699
APS-C

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

$1534
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Internal flash

Compare Fujifilm X-E3 vs Leica X-E (Typ 102)

Canon G1X Mark III

Leica X-E (Typ 102)

$999
APS-C

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

$1534
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

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Compared to Canon EOS M3

Fujifilm X-E3

Canon EOS M3

$699
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

$1049
APS-C

Tiltable Screen
NFC

Compare Fujifilm X-E3 vs Canon EOS M3

Canon G1X Mark III

Canon EOS M3

$999
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

$1049
APS-C

Longer stills battery life
External Mic Jack

Compare Canon G1X Mark III vs Canon EOS M3

Compared to Fujifilm X70

Fujifilm X-E3

Fujifilm X70

$699
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
Shoot 4K video

$699
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Tiltable Screen

Compare Fujifilm X-E3 vs Fujifilm X70

Canon G1X Mark III

Fujifilm X70

$999
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

$699
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

Compare Canon G1X Mark III vs Fujifilm X70

Compared to Sony A6500

Fujifilm X-E3

Sony A6500

$699
APS-C

Less expensive
Fast startup

$1198
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Tiltable Screen

Compare Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony A6500

Canon G1X Mark III

Sony A6500

$999
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$1198
APS-C

Larger sensor
Shoot 4K video

Compare Canon G1X Mark III 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 G1X Mark III

Fujifilm X-T30

$999
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$849
APS-C

Larger sensor
Shoot 4K video

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