Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-A3
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-A3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
- Launched November 2013
- Updated by Fujifilm X-A2
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 339g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
- Announced August 2016
- Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-A2
- Renewed by Fujifilm X-A5
Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-A3 Overview
Here, we will be looking at the Fujifilm X-A1 and Fujifilm X-A3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both are offered by FujiFilm. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A1 (16MP) and Fujifilm X-A3 (24MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe Fujifilm X-A1 was released 3 years earlier than the Fujifilm X-A3 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm X-A1 matches up versus the Fujifilm X-A3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-A3 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-A1 and Fujifilm X-A3. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm X-A1 Gallery and Fujifilm X-A3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A1 over the Fujifilm X-A3
Fujifilm X-A1 | Fujifilm X-A3 |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A3 over the Fujifilm X-A1
Fujifilm X-A3 | Fujifilm X-A1 | |||
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Announced | August 2016 | November 2013 | More recent by 33 months | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 920k | Clearer screen (+120k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-A1 and Fujifilm X-A3
Fujifilm X-A1 | Fujifilm X-A3 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen sizing |
Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-A3 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-A1 comes with physical measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Fujifilm X-A3 has sizing of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 339 grams (0.75 lbs).
See the Fujifilm X-A1 and Fujifilm X-A3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-A1 against the Fujifilm X-A3.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A1 and Fujifilm X-A3 is 87 and 86 respectively.
Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-A3 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking specs. The photograph here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A1 and Fujifilm X-A3.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Fujifilm X-A3 to give more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-A1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-A3 Specifications
Fujifilm X-A1 | Fujifilm X-A3 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | FujiFilm |
Model | Fujifilm X-A1 | Fujifilm X-A3 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2013-11-30 | 2016-08-25 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | EXR Processor II | EXR Processor II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.6 x 15.6mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 368.2mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4896 x 3264 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 200 |
RAW support | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 77 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Fujifilm X | Fujifilm X |
Available lenses | 54 | 54 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 920k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Maximum silent shutter speed | - | 1/32000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (ISO200m) | 7.00 m (at ISO 200) |
Flash options | Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander | Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/180 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min. | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 330 gr (0.73 pounds) | 339 gr (0.75 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 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 | 350 images | 410 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-W126 | NP-W126 |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $329 | $480 |