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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X-T3

Portability
86
Imaging
67
Features
75
Overall
70
Fujifilm X-A3 front
 
Fujifilm X-T3 front
Portability
71
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X-T3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 339g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Announced August 2016
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-A2
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-A5
Fujifilm X-T3
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 539g - 133 x 93 x 59mm
  • Released September 2018
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-T2
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-T4
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X-T3 Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm X-A3 versus Fujifilm X-T3, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are manufactured by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-A3 (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-T3 (26MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A3 was unveiled 24 months before the Fujifilm X-T3 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-A3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm X-T3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm X-A3 scores vs the Fujifilm X-T3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A3 over the Fujifilm X-T3

 Fujifilm X-A3 Fujifilm X-T3 
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T3 over the Fujifilm X-A3

 Fujifilm X-T3 Fujifilm X-A3 
ReleasedSeptember 2018August 2016Newer by 24 months

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A3 and Fujifilm X-T3

 Fujifilm X-A3 Fujifilm X-T3 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution1040k1040kExact same screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X-T3 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-A3 has external measurements 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-T3 has sizing of 133mm x 93mm x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") with a weight of 539 grams (1.19 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-A3 versus Fujifilm X-T3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A3 compared to the Fujifilm X-T3.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X-T3 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A3 and Fujifilm X-T3 is 86 and 71 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X-T3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X-T3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The picture below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A3 and Fujifilm X-T3.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Fujifilm X-T3 to produce extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-A3 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X-T3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X-T3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X-T3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm X-T3 as a Portrait photography camera
80
you can focus manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW files
81
manual focus
fantastic megapixels (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Street photography info
Fujifilm X-T3 Street photography info
79
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
provides focus via touch
does not have image stabilization
75
tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
features focus by touch
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm X-T3 Sports photography highlights
64
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery power (410 CIPA)
max fps very slow (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
78
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/32,000s)
max frames per second high (20.0 fps)
fantastic megapixels (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Travel photography information
Fujifilm X-T3 Travel photography information
87
great battery power (410 CIPA)
provides focus via touch
good resolution (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
74
weather proofing
has bluetooth
features focus by touch
fantastic megapixels (26MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm X-T3 Landscape photography advice
79
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
great battery power (410 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
79
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3")
fantastic megapixels (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Vlogging features
Fujifilm X-T3 Vlogging features
74
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have image stabilization
lack of external microphone socket
34
built-in touchscreen
features face detection autofocus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic socket
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X-T3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A3 and Fujifilm X-T3
 Fujifilm X-A3Fujifilm X-T3
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm X-A3 Fujifilm X-T3
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2016-08-25 2018-09-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II X-Processor 4
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 26 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 6240 x 4160
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 51200
Lowest native ISO 200 160
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 77 425
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Fujifilm X
Number of lenses 54 54
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,690 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.75x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per sec 20.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p) 4096x2160 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p/23.98p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 339 grams (0.75 lbs) 539 grams (1.19 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 133 x 93 x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3")
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 390 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 NP-W126S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card -
Card slots Single 2
Launch pricing $480 $1,500