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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-E3

Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
61
Overall
59
Fujifilm X-A1 front
 
Fujifilm X-E3 front
Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
78
Overall
72

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-E3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
  • Announced November 2013
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-A2
Fujifilm X-E3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 337g - 121 x 74 x 43mm
  • Released September 2017
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-E2S
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-E4
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-E3 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A1 over the Fujifilm X-E3

 Fujifilm X-A1 Fujifilm X-E3 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E3 over the Fujifilm X-A1

 Fujifilm X-E3 Fujifilm X-A1 
ReleasedSeptember 2017November 2013Newer by 45 months
Screen resolution1040k920kClearer screen (+120k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A1 and Fujifilm X-E3

 Fujifilm X-A1 Fujifilm X-E3 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-E3 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-E3 size comparison

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

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-E3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-E3 Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-E3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-E3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-E3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Portrait photography details
Fujifilm X-E3 Portrait photography details
74
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW formats
80
you can focus manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Street photography factors
Fujifilm X-E3 Street photography factors
76
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
72
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
includes touch to focus
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-A1
Sports photography with Fujifilm X-E3
54
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
75
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Travel photography factors
Fujifilm X-E3 Travel photography factors
66
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
77
supports bluetooth
includes touch to focus
good resolution (24 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Landscape photography features
Fujifilm X-E3 Landscape photography features
69
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
79
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-A1
Vlogging with Fujifilm X-E3
31
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
no mic support
37
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detect autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone jack
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-E3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A1 and Fujifilm X-E3
 Fujifilm X-A1Fujifilm X-E3
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm X-A1 Fujifilm X-E3
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2013-11-30 2017-09-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II EXR Processor III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS X-TRANS III
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.6 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 368.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3264 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 49 325
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Fujifilm X
Total lenses 54 54
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 14.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (ISO200m) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min. 3840 x 2160 (20p, 25p, 24p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 330 gr (0.73 pounds) 337 gr (0.74 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 121 x 74 x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 350 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 NP-W126S
Self timer Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $329 $700