Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X-T3
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X-T3 Key Specs
(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
(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

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).

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.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X-T3 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-A3 & Fujifilm X-T3. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm X-A3 Gallery & Fujifilm X-T3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A3 over the Fujifilm X-T3
Fujifilm X-A3 | Fujifilm X-T3 | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T3 over the Fujifilm X-A3
Fujifilm X-T3 | Fujifilm X-A3 | |||
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Released | September 2018 | ![]() | August 2016 | Newer by 24 months |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-A3 and Fujifilm X-T3
Fujifilm X-A3 | Fujifilm X-T3 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1040k | Exact 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.
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.

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 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.

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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X-T3 Specifications
Fujifilm X-A3 | Fujifilm X-T3 | |
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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 |