EOS M3vs X-H1
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Casual & Everyday — EOS M3 (2015): 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.
Landscape & Travel — X-H1 (2018): The X-H1 was Fujifilm's first IBIS-equipped camera and remains the most ergonomic X-mount body ever made. Its deep grip and build quality are class-leading. The 24.3MP X-Trans III sensor delivers outstanding image quality. Video spec is slightly dated but F-Log recording is supported. An excellent used-market buy for photographers who want Fujifilm's film simulations with body-based stabilisation at a fraction of current prices.
Who should buy what
EOS M3 (2015)
- 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-H1 (2018)
- Fujifilm photographers who want IBIS
- Landscape and travel photographers
- Wedding shooters on a budget
Quick take: The x-h1 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the eos m3 is the most affordable; only the x-h1 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M3 (2015) | X-H1 (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £150 | £500 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 24.3MP |
| Video | 1080p/30p | 4K/30p, F-Log |
| Autofocus | Hybrid CMOS AF III (phase-detect + contrast-detect) | Phase-detect AF, face detection |
| Stabilisation | — | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 4.2fps | 8fps (mechanical) |
| Battery Life | ~250 shots (CIPA) | ~310 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 366g (body only) | 623g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 110.9 × 68.0 × 44.4mm | 139.8 × 97.3 × 85.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None (optional EVF-DC1 accessory) | Electronic, 3.69M dots, 0.75× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC | USB 3.0, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M3 | X-H1 |
|---|---|---|
| Casual | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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