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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus E-P7

Portability
86
Imaging
67
Features
75
Overall
70
Fujifilm X-A3 front
 
Olympus PEN E-P7 front
Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
84
Overall
71

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus E-P7 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 339g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Introduced August 2016
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-A2
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-A5
Olympus E-P7
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 337g - 118 x 69 x 38mm
  • Launched June 2021
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus E-P7 Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus E-P7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-A3 (24MP) and the E-P7 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm X-A3 (APS-C) and E-P7 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-A3 was announced 5 years earlier than the E-P7 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm X-A3 grades against the E-P7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A3 over the Olympus E-P7

 Fujifilm X-A3 E-P7 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-P7 over the Fujifilm X-A3

 E-P7 Fujifilm X-A3 
LaunchedJune 2021August 2016More modern by 58 months

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A3 and Olympus E-P7

 Fujifilm X-A3 E-P7 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"3.00"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution1040k1040kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus E-P7 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-A3 enjoys outside dimensions 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 Olympus E-P7 has proportions of 118mm x 69mm x 38mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus E-P7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-A3 and the E-P7.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus E-P7 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A3 and E-P7 is 86 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus E-P7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus E-P7 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing specs. The image here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A3 and E-P7.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-A3 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Fujifilm X-A3 will show greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-A3 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus E-P7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus E-P7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus E-P7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Portrait photography factors
Olympus E-P7 Portrait photography factors
80
has manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW files
77
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-A3
Street photography with Olympus E-P7
79
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
boasts touch to focus
does not have image stabilization
86
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
features touch focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Sports photography info
Olympus E-P7 Sports photography info
64
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
great battery power (410 shots)
max frames per second very slow (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
73
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus E-P7 as a Travel photography camera
87
great battery power (410 per charge)
boasts touch to focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
87
supports bluetooth
features touch focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-A3
Landscape photography with Olympus E-P7
79
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
great battery power (410 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
83
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3.00 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
no anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Vlogging information
Olympus E-P7 Vlogging information
74
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have image stabilization
missing microphone socket
80
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus E-P7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A3 and Olympus E-P7
 Fujifilm X-A3Olympus PEN E-P7
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X-A3 Olympus PEN E-P7
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2016-08-25 2021-06-09
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 77 121
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 54 118
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3.00"
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 8.7fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 5.40 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Redeye, Fill-in, Flash off, Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Slow sync. (1st curtain), Slow sync. (2nd curtain), Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger BLS-50 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 339 gr (0.75 lbs) 337 gr (0.74 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 118 x 69 x 38mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 410 pictures 360 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 BLS-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $480 $800