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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony FX3

Portability
86 Imaging
68 Features
75 Overall
70
Fujifilm X-A3 front
 
Sony FX3 front
Portability
62 Imaging
65 Features
92 Overall
75

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony FX3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 339g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Launched August 2016
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-A2
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-A5
Sony FX3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Expand to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 716g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
  • Introduced February 2021
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony FX3 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony FX3, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A3 (24MP) and FX3 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-A3 (APS-C) and FX3 (Full frame) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-A3 was introduced 5 years prior to the FX3 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-A3 grades vs the FX3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A3 over the Sony FX3

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-A3 FX3 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony FX3 over the Fujifilm X-A3

		

		

			
 FX3 Fujifilm X-A3 
IntroducedFebruary 2021August 2016More recent by 54 months
Display typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1440k1040kCrisper display (+400k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm X-A3 and Sony FX3

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-A3 FX3 
Manually focus  Very accurate focus
Display size3"3.00"Same display measurement
Selfie screen  Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony FX3 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-A3 offers outside measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 339 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Sony FX3 has specifications of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 716 grams (1.58 lbs).
See the Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony FX3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-A3 and the FX3.
Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony FX3 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A3 and FX3 is 86 and 62 respectively.
Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony FX3 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony FX3 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by researching specs. The photograph below will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-A3 and FX3.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-A3 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Fujifilm X-A3 will render extra detail using its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-A3 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony FX3 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony FX3 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony FX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Fujifilm X-A3 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony FX3 as a Portrait photography camera
80
 focusing manually
 decent MP (24 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 features face detect focusing
 saves RAW files
71
 focusing manually
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 saves RAW formats
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm X-A3 Street photography highlights
Sony FX3 Street photography highlights
80
 tilting screen
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 saves RAW files
 offers focus by touch
 lack of image stabilization
76
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 saves RAW formats
 features touch focus
 weather sealing
 very good ISO range (102,400)
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Fujifilm X-A3 Sports photography details
Sony FX3 Sports photography details
65
 silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
 decent MP (24MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 features tracking focus
 good battery (410 CIPA)
 max frames per second very slow (6.0 fps)
 lack of image stabilization
 has no phase detect AF
76
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 better than average battery (600 per charge)
 supports phase detect autofocus
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm X-A3 Travel photography details
Sony FX3 Travel photography details
88
 good battery (410 per charge)
 offers focus by touch
 decent MP (24MP)
 flash built-in
 selfie friendly display
71
 better than average battery (600 per charge)
 weather sealing
 has bluetooth
 features touch focus
 selfie friendly screen
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-A3
Landscape photography with Sony FX3
79
 focusing manually
 change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 decent MP (24MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 saves RAW files
 good battery (410 per charge)
 lack of image stabilization
77
 focusing manually
 change lenses (Sony E mount)
 screen is a decent size (3.00")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 very good ISO range (102,400)
 saves RAW formats
 weather sealing
 better than average battery (600 per charge)
 has double storage slots
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm X-A3 Vlogging info
Sony FX3 Vlogging info
74
 selfie friendly display
 built-in touchscreen
 features face detect focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lack of image stabilization
 lack of microphone port
77
 selfie friendly screen
 touchscreen functionality
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 comes with external mic port
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony FX3 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A3 and Sony FX3
 Fujifilm X-A3Sony FX3
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-A3 Sony FX3
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2016-08-25 2021-02-23
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4240 x 2832
Max native ISO 6400 102400
Max boosted ISO 25600 409600
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW images    
Lowest boosted ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 77 759
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Sony E
Amount of lenses 54 187
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3.00 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 1,440k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander no built-in flash
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Maximum flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p) 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 339g (0.75 lb) 716g (1.58 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 85
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 3900
Other
Battery life 410 shots 600 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording   With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Storage slots 1 Dual
Cost at launch $480 $3,900