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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Fujifilm X-E3

Portability
86
Imaging
59
Features
68
Overall
62
Fujifilm X-A2 front
 
Fujifilm X-E3 front
Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
78
Overall
72

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Fujifilm X-E3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-A1
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-A3
Fujifilm X-E3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 337g - 121 x 74 x 43mm
  • Launched September 2017
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-E2S
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-E4
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Fujifilm X-E3 Overview

Below is a in depth analysis of the Fujifilm X-A2 versus Fujifilm X-E3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and both of them are built by FujiFilm. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A2 (16MP) and Fujifilm X-E3 (24MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A2 was brought out 3 years prior to the Fujifilm X-E3 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm X-A2 grades against the Fujifilm X-E3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A2 over the Fujifilm X-E3

 Fujifilm X-A2 Fujifilm X-E3 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E3 over the Fujifilm X-A2

 Fujifilm X-E3 Fujifilm X-A2 
LaunchedSeptember 2017January 2015More recent by 32 months
Display resolution1040k920kClearer display (+120k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A2 and Fujifilm X-E3

 Fujifilm X-A2 Fujifilm X-E3 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Fujifilm X-E3 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-A2 has exterior measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Fujifilm X-E3 has sizing of 121mm x 74mm x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-A2 versus Fujifilm X-E3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A2 vs the Fujifilm X-E3.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Fujifilm X-E3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A2 and Fujifilm X-E3 is 86 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Fujifilm X-E3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Fujifilm X-E3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The graphic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A2 and Fujifilm X-E3.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Fujifilm X-E3 to show more detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-A2 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Fujifilm X-E3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Fujifilm X-E3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Fujifilm X-E3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm X-E3 Portrait photography advice
75
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
80
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Street photography features
Fujifilm X-E3 Street photography features
76
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
72
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
offers focus via touch
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Sports photography features
Fujifilm X-E3 Sports photography features
58
resolution is good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery power (410 shots)
max fps low (5.6 fps)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
75
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Travel photography info
Fujifilm X-E3 Travel photography info
78
good battery power (410 per charge)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
doesn't have Timelapse function
77
supports bluetooth
offers focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm X-E3 as a Landscape photography camera
71
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
good battery power (410 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
79
focusing manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Vlogging information
Fujifilm X-E3 Vlogging information
70
selfie friendly display
offers face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone support
37
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic jack
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Fujifilm X-E3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A2 and Fujifilm X-E3
 Fujifilm X-A2Fujifilm X-E3
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm X-A2 Fujifilm X-E3
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2015-01-14 2017-09-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II EXR Processor III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS X-TRANS III
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.6 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 368.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias 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 12800
Highest boosted ISO 25600 51200
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW format
Min boosted ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 49 325
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Fujifilm X
Available lenses 54 54
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 920k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.6fps 14.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 3840 x 2160 (20p, 25p, 24p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 350 gr (0.77 pounds) 337 gr (0.74 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 121 x 74 x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 410 shots 350 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 NP-W126S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $370 $700