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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X-E2S

Portability
86
Imaging
68
Features
75
Overall
70
Fujifilm X-A3 front
 
Fujifilm X-E2S front
Portability
85
Imaging
60
Features
75
Overall
66

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X-E2S Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 339g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Released August 2016
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-A2
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-A5
Fujifilm X-E2S
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Introduced January 2016
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-E2
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-E3
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X-E2S Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm X-A3 versus Fujifilm X-E2S, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and both of them are created by FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A3 (24MP) and Fujifilm X-E2S (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A3 was revealed 8 months later than the Fujifilm X-E2S which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm X-A3 scores versus the Fujifilm X-E2S with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A3 over the Fujifilm X-E2S

 Fujifilm X-A3 Fujifilm X-E2S 
IntroducedAugust 2016January 2016Fresher by 8 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2S over the Fujifilm X-A3

 Fujifilm X-E2S Fujifilm X-A3 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A3 and Fujifilm X-E2S

 Fujifilm X-A3 Fujifilm X-E2S 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Screen resolution1040k1040kExact same screen resolution

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X-E2S Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-A3 has external dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 339 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X-E2S has measurements of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-A3 versus Fujifilm X-E2S in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A3 compared to the Fujifilm X-E2S.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X-E2S size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A3 and Fujifilm X-E2S is 86 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X-E2S top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X-E2S Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through technical specs. The photograph below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A3 and Fujifilm X-E2S.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Fujifilm X-A3 to result in more detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-A3 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X-E2S sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X-E2S Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X-E2S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-A3
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-E2S
80
focusing manually
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
76
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Street photography info
Fujifilm X-E2S Street photography info
80
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
lack of image stabilization
67
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm X-E2S as a Sports photography camera
65
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (410 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
70
decent MP (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm X-E2S Travel photography highlights
88
better than average battery pack (410 CIPA)
boasts focus via touch
good resolution (24MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
72
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-A3
Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-E2S
79
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (410 shots)
lack of image stabilization
76
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm X-E2S as a Vlogging camera
74
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lack of image stabilization
missing external mic jack
35
offers face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic port
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X-E2S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A3 and Fujifilm X-E2S
 Fujifilm X-A3Fujifilm X-E2S
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm X-A3 Fujifilm X-E2S
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2016-08-25 2016-01-15
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II EXR Processor II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.6 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 368.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4896 x 3264
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 51200
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 77 77
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 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 7.00 m (@ ISO 200)
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain, Commander
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 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 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 339g (0.75 lb) 350g (0.77 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 129 x 75 x 37mm (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 shots 350 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 NP-W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $480 $599