Fujifilm X-A3 vs Pentax XG-1

Here is a extensive overview of the Fujifilm X-A3 vs Pentax XG-1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A3 (24MP) and XG-1 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-A3 (APS-C) and XG-1 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-A3 was introduced 2 years later than the XG-1 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-A3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-A3 matches up vs the XG-1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-A3 and Pentax XG-1. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-A3 Gallery and Pentax XG-1 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-A3 enjoys outer measurements 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 XG-1 has sizing of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") and a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-A3 vs Pentax XG-1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-A3 versus the XG-1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A3 and XG-1 is 86 and 66 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at specs. The photograph here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A3 and XG-1.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-A3 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X-A3 will give more detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-A3 should have an edge in sensor innovation.