Fujifilm X-A3 vs Pentax Q-S1
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75 Overall
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92 Imaging
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Pentax Q-S1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 6400 (Increase to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 339g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
- Introduced August 2016
- Superseded the Fujifilm X-A2
- Replacement is Fujifilm X-A5
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax Q Mount
- 203g - 105 x 58 x 34mm
- Released August 2014
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In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm X-A3 and Pentax Q-S1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A3 (24MP) and Q-S1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-A3 (APS-C) and Q-S1 (1/1.7") possess different sensor sizes.
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Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm X-A3 scores vs the Q-S1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-A3 & Pentax Q-S1. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm X-A3 Gallery & Pentax Q-S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A3 over the Pentax Q-S1
| Fujifilm X-A3 | Q-S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | August 2016 |  | August 2014 | Newer by 26 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 460k | Sharper screen (+580k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Fujifilm X-A3
| Q-S1 | Fujifilm X-A3 |
|---|
Common features in the Fujifilm X-A3 and Pentax Q-S1
| Fujifilm X-A3 | Q-S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
Fujifilm X-A3 vs Pentax Q-S1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-A3 offers exterior dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 339 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Pentax Q-S1 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).
See the Fujifilm X-A3 and Pentax Q-S1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-A3 versus the Q-S1.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A3 and Q-S1 is 86 and 92 respectively.
Fujifilm X-A3 vs Pentax Q-S1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The image underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A3 and Q-S1.
All in all, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A3 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm X-A3 will give you more detail utilizing its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-A3 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications
| Fujifilm X-A3 | Pentax Q-S1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | FujiFilm | Pentax |
| Model type | Fujifilm X-A3 | Pentax Q-S1 |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2016-08-25 | 2014-08-04 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | EXR Processor II | Q Engine |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | 1/1.7" |
| Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
| Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 41.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
| Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Min boosted ISO | 100 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 77 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Fujifilm X | Pentax Q |
| Amount of lenses | 54 | 8 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 4.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | - |
| Continuous shooting rate | 6.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.00 m (at ISO 200) | 4.90 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash settings | Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander | Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| 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 (30,25, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24p), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24p) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 339g (0.75 pounds) | 203g (0.45 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") | 105 x 58 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 410 pictures | 250 pictures |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-W126 | D-LI68 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $480 | $250 |