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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X-T20

Portability
86
Imaging
68
Features
75
Overall
70
Fujifilm X-A3 front
 
Fujifilm X-T20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
68
Features
82
Overall
73

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X-T20 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 339g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Released August 2016
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-A2
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-A5
Fujifilm X-T20
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 41mm
  • Introduced January 2017
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-T10
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-T30
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X-T20 Overview

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X-T20, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and both are offered by FujiFilm. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-A3 (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-T20 (24MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A3 was launched 4 months prior to the Fujifilm X-T20 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-A3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm X-T20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm X-A3 scores versus the Fujifilm X-T20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A3 over the Fujifilm X-T20

 Fujifilm X-A3 Fujifilm X-T20 
Display resolution1040k920kClearer display (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T20 over the Fujifilm X-A3

 Fujifilm X-T20 Fujifilm X-A3 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A3 and Fujifilm X-T20

 Fujifilm X-A3 Fujifilm X-T20 
IntroducedAugust 2016January 2017Same generation
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X-T20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-A3 has got outside 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) whilst the Fujifilm X-T20 has specifications of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X-T20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A3 against the Fujifilm X-T20.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X-T20 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A3 and Fujifilm X-T20 is 86 and 83 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X-T20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X-T20 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A3 and Fujifilm X-T20.

As you can tell, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you would want to factor the production date of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X-T20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X-T20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X-T20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm X-T20 as a Portrait photography camera
80
focusing manually
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
80
focusing manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Street photography information
Fujifilm X-T20 Street photography information
80
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
includes focus via touch
lack of image stabilization
78
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
has focus by touch
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Sports photography advice
Fujifilm X-T20 Sports photography advice
65
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
good battery life (410 per charge)
slow fps (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
75
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Travel photography information
Fujifilm X-T20 Travel photography information
88
good battery life (410 CIPA)
includes focus via touch
good megapixels (24MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
76
has focus by touch
good resolution (24MP)
has built in flash
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm X-T20 Landscape photography factors
79
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3")
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (410 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
79
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-A3
Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T20
74
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
has face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lack of image stabilization
no external mic socket
36
touchscreen
includes face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone jack
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X-T20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A3 and Fujifilm X-T20
 Fujifilm X-A3Fujifilm X-T20
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm X-A3 Fujifilm X-T20
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2016-08-25 2017-01-18
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II X-Processor Pro2
Sensor type CMOS CMOS X-TRANS III
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 24MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max enhanced ISO 25600 51200
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 77 325
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Fujifilm X
Amount of lenses 54 54
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000s 1/32000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 14.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 5.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, flash off, rear-curtain synchro, commander
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s 1/180s
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 (29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 339g (0.75 pounds) 383g (0.84 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 118 x 83 x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" 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 350 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 NP-W126S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $480 $900