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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus E-P3

Portability
86
Imaging
59
Features
68
Overall
62
Fujifilm X-A2 front
 
Olympus PEN E-P3 front
Portability
86
Imaging
48
Features
60
Overall
52

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus E-P3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-A1
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-A3
Olympus E-P3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 369g - 122 x 69 x 34mm
  • Launched August 2011
  • Old Model is Olympus E-P2
  • Renewed by Olympus E-P5
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus E-P3 Overview

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Fujifilm X-A2 and Olympus E-P3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A2 (16MP) and E-P3 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-A2 (APS-C) and E-P3 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-A2 was launched 3 years after the E-P3 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm X-A2 matches up vs the E-P3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A2 over the Olympus E-P3

 Fujifilm X-A2 E-P3 
LaunchedJanuary 2015August 2011More modern by 42 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k614kCrisper screen (+306k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus E-P3 over the Fujifilm X-A2

 E-P3 Fujifilm X-A2 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A2 and Olympus E-P3

 Fujifilm X-A2 E-P3 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus E-P3 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-A2 comes with physical dimensions 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 Olympus E-P3 has proportions of 122mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 369 grams (0.81 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-A2 and Olympus E-P3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A2 and the E-P3.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus E-P3 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A2 and E-P3 is 86 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus E-P3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus E-P3 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The image underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A2 and E-P3.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-A2 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-A2 will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-A2 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus E-P3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus E-P3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus E-P3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-A2
Portrait photography with Olympus E-P3
75
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
60
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Street photography highlights
Olympus E-P3 Street photography highlights
76
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
76
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Sports photography advice
Olympus E-P3 Sports photography advice
58
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
good battery pack (410 per charge)
max frames per second very slow (5.6 fps)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
49
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
low MP (12MP)
no phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Travel photography info
Olympus E-P3 Travel photography info
78
good battery pack (410 shots)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
lack of Time Lapse recording
60
provides focus via touch
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Landscape photography advice
Olympus E-P3 Landscape photography advice
71
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (410 CIPA)
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
65
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Vlogging advice
Olympus E-P3 Vlogging advice
70
selfie friendly display
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
no image stabilization
lack of mic support
35
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone socket
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus E-P3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A2 and Olympus E-P3
 Fujifilm X-A2Olympus PEN E-P3
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X-A2 Olympus PEN E-P3
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2015-01-14 2011-08-17
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II TruePic VI
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4896 x 3264 4032 x 3024
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 49 35
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT LCD 3:2 OLED with Anti-Fingerprint Coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.6 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 10.00 m (@ ISO 200)
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Wireless, Manual (3 levels)
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350 grams (0.77 pounds) 369 grams (0.81 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 122 x 69 x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 51
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 536
Other
Battery life 410 photos 330 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 BLS-5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $370 $0