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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Fujifilm X-A3

Portability
86
Imaging
59
Features
68
Overall
62
Fujifilm X-A2 front
 
Fujifilm X-A3 front
Portability
86
Imaging
68
Features
75
Overall
70

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Fujifilm X-A3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-A1
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-A3
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
  • Released August 2016
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-A2
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-A5
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Fujifilm X-A3 Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Fujifilm X-A2 versus Fujifilm X-A3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and they are both designed by FujiFilm. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A2 (16MP) and Fujifilm X-A3 (24MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A2 was launched 19 months prior to the Fujifilm X-A3 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm X-A2 grades vs the Fujifilm X-A3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A2 over the Fujifilm X-A3

 Fujifilm X-A2 Fujifilm X-A3 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A3 over the Fujifilm X-A2

 Fujifilm X-A3 Fujifilm X-A2 
ReleasedAugust 2016January 2015Newer by 19 months
Display resolution1040k920kSharper display (+120k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A2 and Fujifilm X-A3

 Fujifilm X-A2 Fujifilm X-A3 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Fujifilm X-A3 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-A2 has got outside dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Fujifilm X-A3 has measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 339 grams (0.75 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-A2 versus Fujifilm X-A3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A2 versus the Fujifilm X-A3.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Fujifilm X-A3 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A2 and Fujifilm X-A3 is 86 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Fujifilm X-A3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Fujifilm X-A3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A2 and Fujifilm X-A3.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Fujifilm X-A3 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-A2 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Fujifilm X-A3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Fujifilm X-A3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Fujifilm X-A3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm X-A3 Portrait photography advice
75
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
80
has manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm X-A3 as a Street photography camera
76
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
includes touch to focus
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm X-A3 as a Sports photography camera
58
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery power (410 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.6 fps)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
65
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking focus
better than average battery life (410 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Travel photography advice
Fujifilm X-A3 Travel photography advice
78
good battery power (410 per charge)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse mode
88
better than average battery life (410 per charge)
includes touch to focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Landscape photography details
Fujifilm X-A3 Landscape photography details
71
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (410 CIPA)
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
79
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3")
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (410 per charge)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm X-A3 Vlogging highlights
70
screen is selfie friendly
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
no image stabilization
missing external mic socket
74
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
no image stabilization
no mic port
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Fujifilm X-A3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A2 and Fujifilm X-A3
 Fujifilm X-A2Fujifilm X-A3
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm X-A2 Fujifilm X-A3
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2015-01-14 2016-08-25
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II EXR Processor II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4896 x 3264 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Max enhanced ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 49 77
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Fujifilm X
Total lenses 54 54
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.6fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 7.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander
External flash
AEB
White balance 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
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 350 gr (0.77 pounds) 339 gr (0.75 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6")
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 410 photos 410 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 NP-W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $370 $480