- APS-C 332.3mm2
- 24.2 megapixels
- ISO 100 - 12,800
- APS-C 366.6mm2
- 26.1 megapixels
- ISO 160 - 12,800
Differences
Canon EOS M3 advantages over Fujifilm X-T30 II
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NFC
Yes
vs
No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
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More telephoto lens reach
88 mm
vs
68 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
Fujifilm X-T30 II advantages over Canon EOS M3
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Lens selection
Good
vs
Limited
Better lens selection gives you more options
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Larger sensor
APS-C
vs
APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
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Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level
vs
Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
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Shoot 4K video
4K (DCI)
vs
1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
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In-camera panoramas
Yes
vs
No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
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Built-in Bluetooth
Yes
vs
No
Always-on wireless connectivity
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Newer
4 years
vs
10 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
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More dots on screen
1620k
vs
1040k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
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Doesn't require an AA filter
Yes
vs
No
A unique sensor design provides sharp photos without moiré
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Wider angle kit lens
23 mm
vs
29 mm
Capture more of the scene with the included lens
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Longer exposure
900
vs
30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
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Slow-motion videos
Yes
vs
No
Shoot slow-motion videos
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Faster shutter
1/32000
vs
1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
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Higher extended ISO
51200
vs
25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility
Similarities
Common Strengths
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Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
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Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
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Tiltable Screen
Both provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
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Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
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On-sensor phase detect
Both provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
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External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
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Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
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Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Common Weaknesses
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Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
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In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
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Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
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Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
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Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
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Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
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Review Excerpt
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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.
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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.
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Read our Canon EOS M3 Review
The Competition
Compared to Samsung NX3000
Canon
EOS M3
Samsung
NX3000
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Focus peaking
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Touchscreen
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Larger sensor
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Bigger pixels
Fujifilm
X-T30 II
Samsung
NX3000
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Lens selection
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Focus peaking
Compared to Samsung NX500
Canon
EOS M3
Samsung
NX500
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Larger sensor
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Shoot 4K video
Fujifilm
X-T30 II
Samsung
NX500
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Lens selection
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Eye-level viewfinder
Compared to Fujifilm X-E3
Canon
EOS M3
Fujifilm
X-E3
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Lens selection
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Larger sensor
Fujifilm
X-T30 II
Fujifilm
X-E3
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Tiltable Screen
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Internal flash
Compared to Fujifilm X-T30
Canon
EOS M3
Fujifilm
X-T30
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Lens selection
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Larger sensor
Fujifilm
X-T30 II
Fujifilm
X-T30
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Newer
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More dots on screen
Compared to Canon EOS M50 II
Canon
EOS M3
Canon
EOS M50 II
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Less expensive
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Tilt-swivel screen
Fujifilm
X-T30 II
Canon
EOS M50 II
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Lens selection
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Larger sensor