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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X-T30

Portability
86
Imaging
67
Features
75
Overall
70
Fujifilm X-A3 front
 
Fujifilm X-T30 front
Portability
82
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X-T30 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
  • Launched August 2016
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-A2
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-A5
Fujifilm X-T30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Launched February 2019
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-T20
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-T30 II
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Fujifilm X-A3 versus Fujifilm X-T30, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and they are both manufactured by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-A3 (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A3 was brought out 3 years before the Fujifilm X-T30 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-A3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm X-T30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm X-A3 grades vs the Fujifilm X-T30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A3 over the Fujifilm X-T30

 Fujifilm X-A3 Fujifilm X-T30 
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 over the Fujifilm X-A3

 Fujifilm X-T30 Fujifilm X-A3 
LaunchedFebruary 2019August 2016More modern by 30 months

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A3 and Fujifilm X-T30

 Fujifilm X-A3 Fujifilm X-T30 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Display resolution1040k1040kEqual display resolution
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-A3 provides outside measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 339 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X-T30 has measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-A3 versus Fujifilm X-T30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-A3 against the Fujifilm X-T30.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X-T30 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A3 and Fujifilm X-T30 is 86 and 82 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X-T30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The image here will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-A3 and Fujifilm X-T30.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Fujifilm X-T30 to offer more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-A3 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X-T30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm X-T30 as a Portrait photography camera
80
manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW formats
82
you can focus manually
megapixel count great (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Street photography highlights
Fujifilm X-T30 Street photography highlights
79
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
includes focus by touch
no image stabilization
78
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Sports photography features
Fujifilm X-T30 Sports photography features
64
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery (410 shots)
max fps low (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
78
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
max frames per second high (20.0 frames per second)
megapixel count great (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
better than average battery (380 per charge)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-A3
Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T30
87
good battery (410 per charge)
includes focus by touch
good MP (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
80
better than average battery (380 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
megapixel count great (26MP)
flash built-in
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Landscape photography features
Fujifilm X-T30 Landscape photography features
79
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
good battery (410 per charge)
no image stabilization
80
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count great (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (380 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Vlogging details
Fujifilm X-T30 Vlogging details
74
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
no image stabilization
does not have external microphone port
36
touchscreen enabled
has face detect focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone support
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A3 and Fujifilm X-T30
 Fujifilm X-A3Fujifilm X-T30
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm X-A3 Fujifilm X-T30
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2016-08-25 2019-02-14
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II X-Processor 4
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 26MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 6240 x 4160
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max boosted ISO 25600 51200
Min native ISO 200 160
RAW files
Min boosted ISO 100 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 77 425
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Fujifilm X
Available lenses 54 54
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000s 1/32000s
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 5.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p) 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 3.1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 339g (0.75 lb) 383g (0.84 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9")
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 shots 380 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 NP-W126S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $480 $899