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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony A6400

Portability
86
Imaging
67
Features
75
Overall
70
Fujifilm X-A3 front
 
Sony Alpha a6400 front
Portability
83
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony A6400 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 339g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Introduced August 2016
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-A2
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-A5
Sony A6400
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102400)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 403g - 120 x 67 x 50mm
  • Announced January 2019
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony A6400 Overview

Lets look closer at the Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony A6400, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-A3 (24MP) and the A6400 (24MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A3 was brought out 3 years before the A6400 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm X-A3 matches up versus the A6400 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A3 over the Sony A6400

 Fujifilm X-A3 A6400 
Display resolution1040k922kCrisper display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A6400 over the Fujifilm X-A3

 A6400 Fujifilm X-A3 
AnnouncedJanuary 2019August 2016Newer by 29 months

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A3 and Sony A6400

 Fujifilm X-A3 A6400 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony A6400 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-A3 offers exterior dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 339 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Sony A6400 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") along with a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony A6400 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-A3 vs the A6400.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony A6400 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A3 and A6400 is 86 and 83 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony A6400 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony A6400 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A3 and A6400.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP therefore you should expect similar quality of images however you may want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged Fujifilm X-A3 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony A6400 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony A6400 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony A6400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Portrait photography advice
Sony A6400 Portrait photography advice
80
manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
81
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-A3
Street photography with Sony A6400
79
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
comes with touch to focus
does not have image stabilization
81
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
offers focus via touch
environment proofing
very good high ISO (32,000)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A6400 as a Sports photography camera
64
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery (410 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
76
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Travel photography information
Sony A6400 Travel photography information
87
better than average battery (410 shots)
comes with touch to focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
87
environment proofing
has bluetooth
offers focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A6400 as a Landscape photography camera
79
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (410 shots)
does not have image stabilization
80
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (32,000)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A6400 as a Vlogging camera
74
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have image stabilization
no microphone socket
80
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone port
does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony A6400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A3 and Sony A6400
 Fujifilm X-A3Sony Alpha a6400
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-A3 Sony Alpha a6400
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2016-08-25 2019-01-15
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 6400 32000
Max boosted ISO 25600 102400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 77 425
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Sony E
Available lenses 54 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 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 Off, auto, on, slow sync, rear sync, redeye reduction, wireless, hi-speed sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, XAVC-S
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 339 gr (0.75 lb) 403 gr (0.89 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 120 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 83
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 1431
Other
Battery life 410 shots 410 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick DUO (UHS-I compliant)
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $480 $898