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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-Pro3

Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
61
Overall
59
Fujifilm X-A1 front
 
Fujifilm X-Pro3 front
Portability
78
Imaging
71
Features
81
Overall
75

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-Pro3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A1
(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
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-A2
Fujifilm X-Pro3
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 497g - 141 x 83 x 46mm
  • Introduced October 2019
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-Pro2
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-Pro3 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Fujifilm X-A1 and Fujifilm X-Pro3, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are built by FujiFilm. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A1 (16MP) and Fujifilm X-Pro3 (26MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A1 was released 6 years prior to the Fujifilm X-Pro3 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm X-A1 grades against the Fujifilm X-Pro3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A1 over the Fujifilm X-Pro3

 Fujifilm X-A1 Fujifilm X-Pro3 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro3 over the Fujifilm X-A1

 Fujifilm X-Pro3 Fujifilm X-A1 
IntroducedOctober 2019November 2013More modern by 71 months
Display resolution1620k920kClearer display (+700k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A1 and Fujifilm X-Pro3

 Fujifilm X-A1 Fujifilm X-Pro3 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-Pro3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-A1 comes with outside dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Fujifilm X-Pro3 has proportions of 141mm x 83mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 1.8") and a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-A1 and Fujifilm X-Pro3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-A1 compared to the Fujifilm X-Pro3.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-Pro3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A1 and Fujifilm X-Pro3 is 87 and 78 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-Pro3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-Pro3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through specs. The picture here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A1 and Fujifilm X-Pro3.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Fujifilm X-Pro3 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-A1 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-Pro3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-Pro3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-Pro3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm X-Pro3 as a Portrait photography camera
74
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
82
focusing manually
excellent MP (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Street photography advice
Fujifilm X-Pro3 Street photography advice
76
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
78
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
includes touch focus
weather proofing
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Sports photography information
Fujifilm X-Pro3 Sports photography information
54
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect AF
79
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (20.0 frames per second)
excellent MP (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm X-Pro3 as a Travel photography camera
66
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
77
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
includes touch focus
excellent MP (26 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-A1
Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-Pro3
69
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3")
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
81
focusing manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
excellent MP (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
supports RAW files
weather proofing
two card slots
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Vlogging advice
Fujifilm X-Pro3 Vlogging advice
31
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
lack of external mic support
36
touchscreen
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic socket
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-Pro3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A1 and Fujifilm X-Pro3
 Fujifilm X-A1Fujifilm X-Pro3
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm X-A1 Fujifilm X-Pro3
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2013-11-30 2019-10-23
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II X-Processor 4
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 26MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3264 6240 x 4160
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 200 160
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 49 425
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Fujifilm X
Amount of lenses 54 54
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920k dots 1,620k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic and Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder resolution - 3,690k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Max silent shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (ISO200m) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180s -
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. 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 330 grams (0.73 lb) 497 grams (1.10 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 141 x 83 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-W126 NP-W126
Self timer Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support)
Card slots One Two
Cost at release $329 $2,000