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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X-A7

Portability
86
Imaging
67
Features
75
Overall
70
Fujifilm X-A3 front
 
Fujifilm X-A7 front
Portability
86
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X-A7 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 339g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Revealed August 2016
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-A2
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-A5
Fujifilm X-A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.5" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 320g - 119 x 68 x 41mm
  • Revealed September 2019
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-A5
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X-A7 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Fujifilm X-A3 versus Fujifilm X-A7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and they are both offered by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-A3 (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-A7 (24MP) is very similar and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A3 was launched 4 years prior to the Fujifilm X-A7 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm X-A3 scores versus the Fujifilm X-A7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A3 over the Fujifilm X-A7

 Fujifilm X-A3 Fujifilm X-A7 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A7 over the Fujifilm X-A3

 Fujifilm X-A7 Fujifilm X-A3 
RevealedSeptember 2019August 2016Newer by 37 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2760k1040kSharper display (+1720k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A3 and Fujifilm X-A7

 Fujifilm X-A3 Fujifilm X-A7 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X-A7 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-A3 has got exterior measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 339 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X-A7 has proportions of 119mm x 68mm x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 320 grams (0.71 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-A3 versus Fujifilm X-A7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-A3 and the Fujifilm X-A7.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X-A7 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A3 and Fujifilm X-A7 is 86 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X-A7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X-A7 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The image below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A3 and Fujifilm X-A7.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs though you will want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged Fujifilm X-A3 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X-A7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X-A7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X-A7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm X-A7 as a Portrait photography camera
80
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
82
manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Street photography factors
Fujifilm X-A7 Street photography factors
79
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
offers touch to focus
no image stabilization
80
screen articulates
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
offers touch focus
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm X-A7 as a Sports photography camera
64
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery power (410 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
72
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (440 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Travel photography info
Fujifilm X-A7 Travel photography info
87
better than average battery power (410 CIPA)
offers touch to focus
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
88
better than average battery power (440 per charge)
has bluetooth
offers touch focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-A3
Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-A7
79
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (410 CIPA)
no image stabilization
80
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (440 shots)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Vlogging info
Fujifilm X-A7 Vlogging info
74
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
no image stabilization
doesn't have microphone socket
81
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic support
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X-A7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A3 and Fujifilm X-A7
 Fujifilm X-A3Fujifilm X-A7
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm X-A3 Fujifilm X-A7
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2016-08-25 2019-09-11
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Highest boosted ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 77 425
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Fujifilm X
Number of lenses 54 54
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3" 3.5"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 2,760 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, forced, slow synchro, 2nd curtain, commander, suppressed)
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 339 gr (0.75 pounds) 320 gr (0.71 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 119 x 68 x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs 440 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 NP-W126S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $480 $700