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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus E-PL8

Portability
86
Imaging
68
Features
75
Overall
70
Fujifilm X-A3 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL8 front
Portability
86
Imaging
55
Features
76
Overall
63

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus E-PL8 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 339g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Introduced August 2016
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-A2
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-A5
Olympus E-PL8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 357g - 115 x 67 x 38mm
  • Launched September 2016
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-PL7
  • Renewed by Olympus E-PL9
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus E-PL8 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Fujifilm X-A3 and Olympus E-PL8, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A3 (24MP) and E-PL8 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-A3 (APS-C) and E-PL8 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-A3 was revealed within a month of the E-PL8 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm X-A3 grades vs the E-PL8 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A3 over the Olympus E-PL8

 Fujifilm X-A3 E-PL8 
Display resolution1040k1037kCrisper display (+3k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL8 over the Fujifilm X-A3

 E-PL8 Fujifilm X-A3 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A3 and Olympus E-PL8

 Fujifilm X-A3 E-PL8 
LaunchedAugust 2016September 2016Same generation
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus E-PL8 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-A3 has got external dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 339 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PL8 has specifications of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-A3 and Olympus E-PL8 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A3 and the E-PL8.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus E-PL8 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A3 and E-PL8 is 86 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus E-PL8 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus E-PL8 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A3 and E-PL8.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-A3 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X-A3 will provide you with more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus E-PL8 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus E-PL8 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus E-PL8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Portrait photography advice
Olympus E-PL8 Portrait photography advice
80
focusing manually
decent MP (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
73
has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Street photography information
Olympus E-PL8 Street photography information
80
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
features focus by touch
does not have image stabilization
84
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
features touch to focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Sports photography information
Olympus E-PL8 Sports photography information
65
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
good battery power (410 shots)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Travel photography information
Olympus E-PL8 Travel photography information
88
good battery power (410 shots)
features focus by touch
decent MP (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
72
features touch to focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Landscape photography features
Olympus E-PL8 Landscape photography features
79
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent MP (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (410 shots)
does not have image stabilization
80
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus E-PL8 as a Vlogging camera
74
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have image stabilization
missing microphone socket
36
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic socket
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus E-PL8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A3 and Olympus E-PL8
 Fujifilm X-A3Olympus PEN E-PL8
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X-A3 Olympus PEN E-PL8
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2016-08-25 2016-09-19
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II TruePic VII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface 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
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 77 81
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum 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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 pounds) 357 gr (0.79 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" 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 images 350 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $480 $500