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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X-E3

Portability
86
Imaging
67
Features
75
Overall
70
Fujifilm X-A3 front
 
Fujifilm X-E3 front
Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
78
Overall
72

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X-E3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 339g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Released August 2016
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-A2
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-A5
Fujifilm X-E3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 337g - 121 x 74 x 43mm
  • Announced September 2017
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-E2S
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-E4
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X-E3 Overview

Below is a detailed assessment of the Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X-E3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both are created by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-A3 (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-E3 (24MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A3 was manufactured 12 months earlier than the Fujifilm X-E3 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-A3 scores vs the Fujifilm X-E3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A3 over the Fujifilm X-E3

 Fujifilm X-A3 Fujifilm X-E3 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E3 over the Fujifilm X-A3

 Fujifilm X-E3 Fujifilm X-A3 
AnnouncedSeptember 2017August 2016More recent by 12 months

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A3 and Fujifilm X-E3

 Fujifilm X-A3 Fujifilm X-E3 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution1040k1040kIdentical screen resolution
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X-E3 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-A3 has got external dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 339 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Fujifilm X-E3 has proportions of 121mm x 74mm x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X-E3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-A3 versus the Fujifilm X-E3.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X-E3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A3 and Fujifilm X-E3 is 86 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X-E3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X-E3 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A3 and Fujifilm X-E3.

As you have seen, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels and you can expect similar quality of files however you should really take the age of the products into consideration. The older Fujifilm X-A3 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X-E3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X-E3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X-E3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm X-E3 as a Portrait photography camera
80
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
80
manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm X-E3 as a Street photography camera
79
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
includes touch to focus
does not have image stabilization
72
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Sports photography details
Fujifilm X-E3 Sports photography details
64
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
good battery (410 shots)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
75
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Travel photography info
Fujifilm X-E3 Travel photography info
87
good battery (410 per charge)
includes touch to focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
77
supports bluetooth
provides focus by touch
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm X-E3 as a Landscape photography camera
79
has manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
good battery (410 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
79
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Vlogging info
Fujifilm X-E3 Vlogging info
74
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have mic support
37
screen is touchscreen
has face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X-E3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A3 and Fujifilm X-E3
 Fujifilm X-A3Fujifilm X-E3
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm X-A3 Fujifilm X-E3
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2016-08-25 2017-09-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II EXR Processor III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS X-TRANS III
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 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Highest boosted ISO 25600 51200
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 77 325
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Fujifilm X
Total lenses 54 54
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
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 speed 6.0 frames per second 14.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p) 3840 x 2160 (20p, 25p, 24p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 339g (0.75 lbs) 337g (0.74 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 121 x 74 x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs 350 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 NP-W126S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
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