EOS Mvs X-E3
Canon
EOS M (2012)
Starting from £80 new
Best for Canon mirrorless history & EF-M collectors
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Canon Mirrorless History & Ef-M Collectors — EOS M (2012): Canon's first mirrorless — a historic body that broke new ground with touch-AF and EF-M, but its sluggish contrast-detect system quickly became its Achilles heel.
Street & Travel — X-E3 (2017): The X-E3 is the lightest Fujifilm interchangeable-lens camera with the 24.3MP X-Trans III sensor. Its slim, compact body appeals to street photographers who find the X-T line too bulky. The touchscreen joystick and Bluetooth connection are welcome additions. 4K is technically available but limited to 15fps — this is a stills-first camera. An excellent compact travel camera at used-market prices.
Who should buy what
EOS M (2012)
- Canon shooters who want the camera that started Canon's mirrorless story
- Budget first-time mirrorless buyers who already own EF/EF-S glass
- Collectors of significant digital camera milestones
X-E3 (2017)
- Street photographers who want Fujifilm colours
- Travel photographers prioritising size
- Minimalist camera users
Quick take: The x-e3 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the eos m is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M (2012) | X-E3 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £80 | £300 |
| Sensor | 18MP APS-C CMOS | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III |
| Resolution | 18.0MP | 24.3MP |
| Video | 1080p 30fps | 4K/15p, 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF only — notoriously slow | Phase-detect AF, face detection |
| Stabilisation | — | None |
| Burst Rate | 4fps | 8fps (electronic shutter up to 14fps) |
| Battery Life | ~230 shots (CIPA) | ~350 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 262g (body only) | 337g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 108.6 × 66.5 × 32.3mm | 121.3 × 73.9 × 42.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None (optional EVF accessory) | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" touchscreen (fixed), 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | 1× SD/SDHC/SDXC | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0 | USB 3.0, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M | X-E3 |
|---|---|---|
| Casual | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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