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Fujifilm A150 vs Fujifilm X-A3

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Fujifilm FinePix A150 front
 
Fujifilm X-A3 front
Portability
86
Imaging
68
Features
75
Overall
70

Fujifilm A150 vs Fujifilm X-A3 Key Specs

Fujifilm A150
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Released February 2009
Fujifilm X-A3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 339g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Revealed August 2016
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-A2
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-A5
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Fujifilm A150 vs Fujifilm X-A3 Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Fujifilm A150 vs Fujifilm X-A3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both produced by FujiFilm. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm A150 (10MP) and Fujifilm X-A3 (24MP) and the Fujifilm A150 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X-A3 (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm A150 was manufactured 8 years earlier than the Fujifilm X-A3 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm A150 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm X-A3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm A150 grades against the Fujifilm X-A3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A150 over the Fujifilm X-A3

 Fujifilm A150 Fujifilm X-A3 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A3 over the Fujifilm A150

 Fujifilm X-A3 Fujifilm A150 
RevealedAugust 2016February 2009Newer by 91 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm A150 and Fujifilm X-A3

 Fujifilm A150 Fujifilm X-A3 
Display size3"3"Same display size

Fujifilm A150 vs Fujifilm X-A3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm A150 features external dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Fujifilm X-A3 has sizing of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 339 grams (0.75 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm A150 vs Fujifilm X-A3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm A150 against the Fujifilm X-A3.

Fujifilm A150 vs Fujifilm X-A3 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm A150 and Fujifilm X-A3 is 95 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm A150 vs Fujifilm X-A3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A150 vs Fujifilm X-A3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The pic below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm A150 and Fujifilm X-A3.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm A150 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Fujifilm X-A3 will offer more detail due to its extra 14MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A150 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm A150 vs Fujifilm X-A3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A150 vs Fujifilm X-A3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A150 vs Fujifilm X-A3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm X-A3 Portrait photography advice
19
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
80
has manual focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Street photography features
Fujifilm X-A3 Street photography features
54
lighter than average (130g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
provides touch to focus
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Sports photography details
Fujifilm X-A3 Sports photography details
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
65
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking focus
great battery (410 shots)
slow fps (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A150 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm X-A3 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than average (130 grams)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
88
great battery (410 shots)
provides touch to focus
decent MP (24MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm A150
Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-A3
27
nice screen size (3 inch)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
79
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
great battery (410 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Vlogging information
Fujifilm X-A3 Vlogging information
25
lighter than average (130g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic port
74
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lack of image stabilization
missing mic jack
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Fujifilm A150 vs Fujifilm X-A3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A150 and Fujifilm X-A3
 Fujifilm FinePix A150Fujifilm X-A3
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix A150 Fujifilm X-A3
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2009-02-04 2016-08-25
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - EXR Processor II
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 77
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Fujifilm X
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 54
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.90 m 7.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130g (0.29 pounds) 339g (0.75 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 410 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $130 $480