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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus TG-6

Portability
86
Imaging
68
Features
75
Overall
70
Fujifilm X-A3 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus TG-6 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
  • Released August 2016
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-A2
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-A5
Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Announced May 2019
  • Superseded the Olympus TG-5
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus TG-6 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus TG-6, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A3 (24MP) and TG-6 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-A3 (APS-C) and TG-6 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-A3 was unveiled 3 years prior to the TG-6 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-A3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm X-A3 matches up vs the TG-6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A3 over the Olympus TG-6

 Fujifilm X-A3 TG-6 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Fujifilm X-A3

 TG-6 Fujifilm X-A3 
AnnouncedMay 2019August 2016Newer by 33 months

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A3 and Olympus TG-6

 Fujifilm X-A3 TG-6 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Screen resolution1040k1040kThe same screen resolution

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus TG-6 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-A3 has outside measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 339 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Olympus TG-6 has proportions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-A3 versus the TG-6.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus TG-6 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A3 and TG-6 is 86 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus TG-6 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus TG-6 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-A3 and TG-6.

As you can see, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A3 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-A3 will deliver greater detail having an extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-A3 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus TG-6 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Portrait photography advice
Olympus TG-6 Portrait photography advice
80
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focus
supports RAW formats
40
you can focus manually
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW files
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Street photography advice
Olympus TG-6 Street photography advice
80
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
includes focus by touch
lack of image stabilization
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors (253 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-6 as a Sports photography camera
65
silent mode (1/32,000s)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
good battery pack (410 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
47
high fps (20.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
great battery (340 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-A3
Travel photography with Olympus TG-6
88
good battery pack (410 CIPA)
includes focus by touch
megapixel count decent (24MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
68
great battery (340 per charge)
weather sealing
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competitors (253 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-A3
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-6
79
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (410 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
57
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
great battery (340 CIPA)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-6 as a Vlogging camera
74
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lack of image stabilization
missing external mic port
34
rather wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no external mic port
heavier than competitors (253g)
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus TG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A3 and Olympus TG-6
 Fujifilm X-A3Olympus Tough TG-6
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X-A3 Olympus Tough TG-6
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Released 2016-08-25 2019-05-22
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II TruePic VIII
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 12 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 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 77 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 54 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per second 20.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) -
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180s -
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 Built-in
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 339 gr (0.75 pounds) 253 gr (0.56 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 photographs 340 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support)
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $480 $449