Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus E-PL9

Here, we are matching up the Fujifilm X-A3 and Olympus E-PL9, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A3 (24MP) and E-PL9 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-A3 (APS-C) and E-PL9 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-A3 was launched 17 months earlier than the E-PL9 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm X-A3 grades vs the E-PL9 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-A3 & Olympus PEN E-PL9. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm X-A3 Gallery & Olympus E-PL9 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-A3 enjoys physical dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 339 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Olympus E-PL9 has specifications of 117mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") and a weight of 380 grams (0.84 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-A3 and Olympus E-PL9 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A3 vs the E-PL9.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A3 and E-PL9 is 86 and 85 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The image underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A3 and E-PL9.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A3 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X-A3 will render extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-A3 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.