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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X-A5

Portability
86
Imaging
68
Features
75
Overall
70
Fujifilm X-A3 front
 
Fujifilm X-A5 front
Portability
86
Imaging
69
Features
84
Overall
75

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X-A5 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 339g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Released August 2016
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-A2
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-A5
Fujifilm X-A5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 361g - 117 x 68 x 40mm
  • Released January 2018
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-A3
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-A7
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X-A5 Overview

Following is a in depth review of the Fujifilm X-A3 versus Fujifilm X-A5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and they are both produced by FujiFilm. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-A3 (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-A5 (24MP) is very similar and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A3 was brought out 17 months prior to the Fujifilm X-A5 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm X-A3 grades vs the Fujifilm X-A5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A3 over the Fujifilm X-A5

 Fujifilm X-A3 Fujifilm X-A5 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A5 over the Fujifilm X-A3

 Fujifilm X-A5 Fujifilm X-A3 
ReleasedJanuary 2018August 2016More modern by 17 months

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A3 and Fujifilm X-A5

 Fujifilm X-A3 Fujifilm X-A5 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Display resolution1040k1040kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X-A5 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-A3 comes with physical dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 339 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Fujifilm X-A5 has specifications of 117mm x 68mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 361 grams (0.80 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-A3 versus Fujifilm X-A5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-A3 and the Fujifilm X-A5.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X-A5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A3 and Fujifilm X-A5 is 86 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X-A5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X-A5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading specs. The image below should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A3 and Fujifilm X-A5.

All in all, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs however you need to consider the age of the products into consideration. The more aged Fujifilm X-A3 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X-A5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X-A5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X-A5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Portrait photography information
Fujifilm X-A5 Portrait photography information
80
manual focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
81
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-A3
Street photography with Fujifilm X-A5
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
has touch focus
no image stabilization
80
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
comes with touch focus
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-A3
Sports photography with Fujifilm X-A5
65
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery life (410 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
72
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery life (450 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-A3
Travel photography with Fujifilm X-A5
88
good battery life (410 shots)
has touch focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
88
better than average battery life (450 shots)
supports bluetooth
comes with touch focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Landscape photography info
Fujifilm X-A5 Landscape photography info
79
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (410 per charge)
no image stabilization
79
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (450 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Vlogging advice
Fujifilm X-A5 Vlogging advice
74
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
comes with face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
no image stabilization
lack of external mic socket
81
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone port
does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X-A5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A3 and Fujifilm X-A5
 Fujifilm X-A3Fujifilm X-A5
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm X-A3 Fujifilm X-A5
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2016-08-25 2018-01-31
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 51200
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 77 91
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Fujifilm X
Available lenses 54 54
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 5.70 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p) 3840 x 2160 (15p), 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 24, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p, 23.98p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 339 grams (0.75 pounds) 361 grams (0.80 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 117 x 68 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6")
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 410 photos 450 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 NP-W126S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $480 $500