Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-E3

Here, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm X-A1 and Fujifilm X-E3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both of them are offered by FujiFilm. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A1 (16MP) and Fujifilm X-E3 (24MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A1 was manufactured 4 years before the Fujifilm X-E3 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm X-A1 matches up vs the Fujifilm X-E3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-A1 & Fujifilm X-E3. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-A1 Gallery & Fujifilm X-E3 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-A1 has external dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Fujifilm X-E3 has sizing of 121mm x 74mm x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-A1 and Fujifilm X-E3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-A1 compared to the Fujifilm X-E3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A1 and Fujifilm X-E3 is 87 and 85 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A1 and Fujifilm X-E3.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Fujifilm X-E3 to resolve more detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-A1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.