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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony A6100

Portability
86
Imaging
67
Features
75
Overall
70
Fujifilm X-A3 front
 
Sony Alpha a6100 front
Portability
81
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony A6100 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
  • Launched August 2016
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-A2
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-A5
Sony A6100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 396g - 120 x 67 x 59mm
  • Launched August 2019
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony A6100 Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Fujifilm X-A3 versus Sony A6100, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-A3 (24MP) and the A6100 (24MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A3 was unveiled 4 years before the A6100 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm X-A3 grades versus the A6100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A3 over the Sony A6100

 Fujifilm X-A3 A6100 
Screen resolution1040k922kCrisper screen (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A6100 over the Fujifilm X-A3

 A6100 Fujifilm X-A3 
LaunchedAugust 2019August 2016Newer by 36 months

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A3 and Sony A6100

 Fujifilm X-A3 A6100 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony A6100 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-A3 offers external dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 339 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Sony A6100 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-A3 versus Sony A6100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-A3 versus the A6100.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony A6100 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A3 and A6100 is 86 and 81 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony A6100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony A6100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at technical specs. The picture here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A3 and A6100.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs although you will need to consider the age of the products into consideration. The more aged Fujifilm X-A3 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony A6100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony A6100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony A6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A6100 as a Portrait photography camera
80
has manual focus
decent MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW files
81
has manual focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Street photography features
Sony A6100 Street photography features
79
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
supports touch to focus
lack of image stabilization
79
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
has focus via touch
above average ISO range (32,000)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Sports photography information
Sony A6100 Sports photography information
64
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
better than average battery (410 per charge)
max frames per second low (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
74
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking focus
has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A6100 as a Travel photography camera
87
better than average battery (410 per charge)
supports touch to focus
decent MP (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
86
connects via bluetooth
has focus via touch
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A6100 as a Landscape photography camera
79
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (410 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
79
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3")
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average ISO range (32,000)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Vlogging features
Sony A6100 Vlogging features
74
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
has face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have mic jack
79
selfie friendly display
touch screen
features face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has mic socket
does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony A6100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A3 and Sony A6100
 Fujifilm X-A3Sony Alpha a6100
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-A3 Sony Alpha a6100
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2016-08-25 2019-08-28
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 6400 32000
Highest boosted ISO 25600 51200
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 77 425
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Sony E
Total lenses 54 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Flash off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless, hi-speed
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 339 gr (0.75 lbs) 396 gr (0.87 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 120 x 67 x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3")
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 shots 420 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $480 $748