EOS M3vs X100F
Fujifilm
X100F (2017)
Starting from £649 new
Best for Street, travel & everyday photography
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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.
Street, Travel & Everyday Photography — X100F (2017): The X100F is the camera that made the X100 series legendary — 24MP X-Trans III, a hybrid viewfinder, and the best fixed 35mm compact lens available.
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
X100F (2017)
- Street photographers who want a discreet, tactile camera with a fixed 35mm lens
- Travel photographers who prefer one lens and minimal kit
- Fujifilm fans who want the X100 experience at a lower cost than the X100V or VI
- Photographers who value the hybrid OVF/EVF for a rangefinder-like shooting style
Quick take: The x100f has the highest resolution at 24mp; the eos m3 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M3 (2015) | X100F (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £150 | £649 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 24.3MP |
| Video | 1080p/30p | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Hybrid CMOS AF III (phase-detect + contrast-detect) | Intelligent Hybrid AF (phase-detect + contrast-detect), face detection |
| Stabilisation | — | None |
| Burst Rate | 4.2fps | 8fps |
| Battery Life | ~250 shots (CIPA) | ~390 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 366g (body only) | 469g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 110.9 × 68.0 × 44.4mm | 126.5 × 74.8 × 52.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None (optional EVF-DC1 accessory) | Hybrid OVF/EVF — 0.5" EVF (2.36M dots) or OVF (0.5× magnification) |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.04M dots (no tilt, no touch) |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equiv) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M3 | X100F |
|---|---|---|
| Casual | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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