Fujifilm X-A3 vs Pentax Q
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Pentax Q Key Specs
(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
- Released August 2016
- Replaced the Fujifilm X-A2
- Successor is Fujifilm X-A5
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax Q Mount
- 180g - 98 x 57 x 31mm
- Revealed June 2011
- Refreshed by Pentax Q10
Fujifilm X-A3 vs Pentax Q Overview
Let's look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm X-A3 and Pentax Q, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A3 (24MP) and Q (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-A3 (APS-C) and Q (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe Fujifilm X-A3 was unveiled 5 years after the Q which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm X-A3 grades vs the Q when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Fujifilm X-A3 vs Pentax Q Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-A3 & Pentax Q. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-A3 Gallery & Pentax Q Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A3 over the Pentax Q
Fujifilm X-A3 | Q | |||
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Revealed | August 2016 | June 2011 | More modern by 63 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 460k | Sharper display (+580k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Fujifilm X-A3
Q | Fujifilm X-A3 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm X-A3 and Pentax Q
Fujifilm X-A3 | Q | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
Fujifilm X-A3 vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-A3 has external dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 339 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Pentax Q has measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm X-A3 and Pentax Q in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-A3 versus the Q.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A3 and Q is 86 and 93 respectively.
Fujifilm X-A3 vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The picture underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A3 and Q.
All in all, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-A3 having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-A3 will show more detail having an extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-A3 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Pentax Q Specifications
Fujifilm X-A3 | Pentax Q | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Pentax |
Model | Fujifilm X-A3 | Pentax Q |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2016-08-25 | 2011-06-23 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | EXR Processor II | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | 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 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
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 | Pentax Q |
Total lenses | 54 | 8 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (at ISO 200) | 5.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/180 secs | 1/2000 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 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 339 grams (0.75 pounds) | 180 grams (0.40 pounds) |
Dimensions | 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") | 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 47 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 189 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 images | 230 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-W126 | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $480 | $695 |