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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus E-PL6

Portability
86
Imaging
68
Features
75
Overall
70
Fujifilm X-A3 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL6 front
Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
77
Overall
62

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus E-PL6 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 339g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Introduced August 2016
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-A2
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-A5
Olympus E-PL6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 325g - 111 x 64 x 38mm
  • Released August 2014
  • Newer Model is Olympus E-PL7
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus E-PL6 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Fujifilm X-A3 and Olympus E-PL6, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A3 (24MP) and E-PL6 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-A3 (APS-C) and E-PL6 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-A3 was announced 2 years later than the E-PL6 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm X-A3 grades versus the E-PL6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A3 over the Olympus E-PL6

 Fujifilm X-A3 E-PL6 
ReleasedAugust 2016August 2014Fresher by 26 months
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL6 over the Fujifilm X-A3

 E-PL6 Fujifilm X-A3 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A3 and Olympus E-PL6

 Fujifilm X-A3 E-PL6 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus E-PL6 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A3 comes with outside dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 339 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PL6 has dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-A3 and Olympus E-PL6 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A3 compared to the E-PL6.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus E-PL6 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A3 and E-PL6 is 86 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus E-PL6 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus E-PL6 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking specs. The visual underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A3 and E-PL6.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-A3 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-A3 will give extra detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-A3 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus E-PL6 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus E-PL6 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus E-PL6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus E-PL6 as a Portrait photography camera
80
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
71
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Street photography information
Olympus E-PL6 Street photography information
80
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
provides focus via touch
no image stabilization
85
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
offers touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Sports photography advice
Olympus E-PL6 Sports photography advice
65
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
good battery (410 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-A3
Travel photography with Olympus E-PL6
88
good battery (410 shots)
provides focus via touch
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
85
offers touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-A3
Landscape photography with Olympus E-PL6
79
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
good battery (410 per charge)
no image stabilization
80
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Vlogging features
Olympus E-PL6 Vlogging features
74
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
no image stabilization
lack of external microphone port
79
selfie friendly display
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus E-PL6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A3 and Olympus E-PL6
 Fujifilm X-A3Olympus PEN E-PL6
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X-A3 Olympus PEN E-PL6
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2016-08-25 2014-08-01
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II TruePic VI
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 77 35
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1)
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 339 gr (0.75 lbs) 325 gr (0.72 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 111 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs 360 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 BLS-5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $480 $300