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EOS M3 vs X-E2
Quick take: The EOS M3 has the highest resolution at 24MP.
Where the EOS M3 wins
- Price: £79 used
- Resolution: 24.2MP
- Landscape: 4.7 vs 4.1
- Casual: 4.7 vs 4.2
- Food: 5.5 vs 4.3
Where the X-E2 wins
- Burst Rate: 7fps
- Battery Life: ~350 shots (CIPA)
- Weight: 350g (body only)
- Sports & Action: 5.6 vs 4.2
- Wildlife: 6.0 vs 4.4
16 specs side by side·14 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video, Clifton Cameras, MPB, eBay and Amazon UK
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Size comparedbody only, no lens · drawn to one scale
- EOS M3 111 × 68 × 44 mm · 366 g
- X-E2 129 × 75 × 38 mm · 350 g
The EOS M3 is 18 mm narrower, 7 mm shorter, 6 mm deeper and 16 g heavier than the X-E2.
Drawn to scale from the makers' dimensions (W × H × D). Front shown, depth on the slanted edge.
Verdictwhich should you buy?
EOS M3 — Casual & Everyday: The EOS M3 was a meaningful upgrade over the original EOS M — bringing 24MP, a tilting touchscreen, and improved Hybrid CMOS AF III. Video tops out at 1080p/30p and burst shooting is modest, but for stills photographers wanting affordable APS-C quality, the M3 is a competent used-market option.
X-E2 — Street & Casual: The X-E2 is where the X-mount system matured. The X-Trans II sensor delivers rich, film-like rendering that still looks beautiful, and the rangefinder-style body is slim and pocketable. Manual aperture ring support, a quality EVF, and Fujifilm's colour science make it a rewarding camera to use. A bargain on the used market for anyone who wants the Fujifilm experience without the modern price tag.
Who should buy what
EOS M3 (2015)
is the right camera for you if…
- Photographers who want affordable 24MP APS-C quality on a budget
- Casual shooters who want a compact EF-M camera with a tilting screen
- Users looking for an affordable entry into the Canon EF-M ecosystem
- Used-market buyers wanting a capable but inexpensive mirrorless
X-E2 (2013)
is the right camera for you if…
- Street photographers wanting Fujifilm on a budget
- Beginners stepping into the X-mount system
- Compact camera enthusiasts who want film simulations
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | EOS M3Canon · 2015 | X-E2Fujifilm · 2013 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £79 usedBest | £80 used |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II |
| Resolution | 24.2MPBest | 16.3MP |
| Video | 1080p/30p | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Hybrid CMOS AF III (phase-detect + contrast-detect) | Hybrid phase-detect / contrast-detect AF |
| Stabilisation | — | No stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 4.2fps | 7fpsBest |
| Battery Life | ~250 shots (CIPA) | ~350 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 366g (body only) | 350g (body only)Best |
| Dimensions | 110.9 × 68.0 × 44.4mm | 129.0 × 74.9 × 38.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | None (optional EVF-DC1 accessory) | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 2.8" fixed LCD, 460k dots |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC | USB 2.0, Wi-Fi |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
EOS M3
X-E2
Portrait
5.6/10
5.8/10
Street
6.9/10
7.3/10
Travel
6.0/10
6.2/10
Wedding & Events
4.1/10
4.3/10
Vlogging & Video
4.8/10
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Documentary
4.3/10
4.5/10
Sports & Action
4.2/10
5.6/10
Landscape
4.7/10
4.1/10
Wildlife
4.4/10
6.0/10
Casual
4.7/10
4.2/10
Food
5.5/10
4.3/10
Macro
4.5/10
4.0/10
Architecture
4.7/10
4.1/10
Astrophotography
4.1/10
4.8/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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