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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X-E1

Portability
86
Imaging
67
Features
75
Overall
70
Fujifilm X-A3 front
 
Fujifilm X-E1 front
Portability
85
Imaging
57
Features
55
Overall
56

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X-E1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 339g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Released August 2016
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-A2
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-A5
Fujifilm X-E1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 38mm
  • Introduced February 2013
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-E2
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X-E1 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm X-A3 and Fujifilm X-E1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both are created by FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A3 (24MP) and Fujifilm X-E1 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A3 was released 3 years later than the Fujifilm X-E1 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm X-A3 matches up against the Fujifilm X-E1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A3 over the Fujifilm X-E1

 Fujifilm X-A3 Fujifilm X-E1 
IntroducedAugust 2016February 2013Fresher by 43 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E1 over the Fujifilm X-A3

 Fujifilm X-E1 Fujifilm X-A3 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A3 and Fujifilm X-E1

 Fujifilm X-A3 Fujifilm X-E1 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X-E1 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-A3 enjoys external measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 339 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Fujifilm X-E1 has sizing of 129mm x 75mm x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-A3 and Fujifilm X-E1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-A3 and the Fujifilm X-E1.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X-E1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A3 and Fujifilm X-E1 is 86 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X-E1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X-E1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The photograph here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A3 and Fujifilm X-E1.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Fujifilm X-A3 to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-A3 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X-E1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X-E1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X-E1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-A3
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-E1
80
focusing manually
MP count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW formats
74
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Street photography advice
Fujifilm X-E1 Street photography advice
79
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
boasts touch focus
no image stabilization
66
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Sports photography factors
Fujifilm X-E1 Sports photography factors
64
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery pack (410 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
48
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
low frames per second (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Travel photography features
Fujifilm X-E1 Travel photography features
87
good battery pack (410 CIPA)
boasts touch focus
MP count good (24MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
65
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Landscape photography details
Fujifilm X-E1 Landscape photography details
79
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3")
MP count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (410 CIPA)
no image stabilization
68
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (2.8")
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Vlogging factors
Fujifilm X-E1 Vlogging factors
74
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
comes with face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
no image stabilization
no external microphone support
32
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X-E1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A3 and Fujifilm X-E1
 Fujifilm X-A3Fujifilm X-E1
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm X-A3 Fujifilm X-E1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2016-08-25 2013-02-28
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II EXR Pro
Sensor type CMOS CMOS X-TRANS I
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.6 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 368.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4896 x 3264
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Max enhanced ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 77 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Fujifilm X
Amount of lenses 54 54
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.8 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) -
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 339 grams (0.75 lbs) 350 grams (0.77 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 129 x 75 x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5")
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 350 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $480 $600