Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X20
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X20 Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Fujifilm X-A2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
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X20 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-A3 and Fujifilm X20. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-A3 Gallery and Fujifilm X20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A3 over the Fujifilm X20
Fujifilm X-A3 | Fujifilm X20 | |||
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Announced | August 2016 | ![]() | April 2013 | More modern by 41 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer 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 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm X-A3 and Fujifilm X20
Fujifilm X-A3 | Fujifilm X20 | |||
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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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X20 Specifications
Fujifilm X-A3 | Fujifilm X20 | |
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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 |