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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X20

Portability
86
Imaging
67
Features
75
Overall
70
Fujifilm X-A3 front
 
Fujifilm X20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
59
Overall
46

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X20 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 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  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-A2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 X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Announced April 2013
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X10
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X30
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X20 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X20, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by FujiFilm. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A3 (24MP) and Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-A3 (APS-C) and Fujifilm X20 (2/3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-A3 was announced 3 years after the Fujifilm X20 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-A3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm X20 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm X-A3 scores vs the Fujifilm X20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A3 over the Fujifilm X20

 Fujifilm X-A3 Fujifilm X20 
AnnouncedAugust 2016April 2013More modern by 41 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Fujifilm X-A3

 Fujifilm X20 Fujifilm X-A3 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A3 and Fujifilm X20

 Fujifilm X-A3 Fujifilm X20 
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X20 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-A3 comes with outer measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 339 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Fujifilm X20 has sizing of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-A3 vs the Fujifilm X20.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X20 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A3 and Fujifilm X20 is 86 and 83 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X20 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through specifications. The image below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-A3 and Fujifilm X20.

Plainly, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-A3 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-A3 will resolve extra detail with its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-A3 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Portrait photography features
Fujifilm X20 Portrait photography features
80
you can focus manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
46
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/1,000 seconds)
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Street photography features
Fujifilm X20 Street photography features
79
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
includes touch focus
no image stabilization
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (2/3")
more heavy than competitors in class (353 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-A3
Sports photography with Fujifilm X20
64
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery (410 per charge)
max fps very slow (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery life (270 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Travel photography features
Fujifilm X20 Travel photography features
87
better than average battery (410 shots)
includes touch focus
good resolution (24MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
60
great battery life (270 per charge)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (353 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm X20 Landscape photography highlights
79
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (410 shots)
no image stabilization
55
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (270 shots)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (2/3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-A3
Vlogging with Fujifilm X20
74
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
no image stabilization
no microphone jack
31
rather wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (353g)
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A3 and Fujifilm X20
 Fujifilm X-A3Fujifilm X20
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm X-A3 Fujifilm X20
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2016-08-25 2013-04-29
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II EXR Processor II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size APS-C 2/3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 77 -
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.0-2.8
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Number of lenses 54 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 4.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.8"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder coverage - 85%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 secs 1/1000 secs
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 339 gr (0.75 pounds) 353 gr (0.78 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2")
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 pictures 270 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $480 $500