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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony FX30

Portability
86
Imaging
68
Features
75
Overall
70
Fujifilm X-A3 front
 
Sony FX30 front
Portability
64
Imaging
74
Features
92
Overall
81

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony FX30 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
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-A2
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-A5
Sony FX30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 646g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
  • Released September 2022
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony FX30 Overview

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony FX30, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-A3 (24MP) and the FX30 (26MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A3 was brought out 7 years earlier than the FX30 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm X-A3 scores versus the FX30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A3 over the Sony FX30

 Fujifilm X-A3 FX30 

Reasons to pick Sony FX30 over the Fujifilm X-A3

 FX30 Fujifilm X-A3 
ReleasedSeptember 2022August 2016More recent by 74 months
Display typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution2360k1040kCrisper display (+1320k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A3 and Sony FX30

 Fujifilm X-A3 FX30 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display dimension3"3.00"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony FX30 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A3 offers outer measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 339 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Sony FX30 has dimensions of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony FX30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-A3 and the FX30.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony FX30 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A3 and FX30 is 86 and 64 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony FX30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony FX30 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The visual below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A3 and FX30.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony FX30 to resolve greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-A3 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony FX30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony FX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony FX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-A3
Portrait photography with Sony FX30
80
has manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW files
84
has manual focus
sensor resolution is amazing (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 as a Street photography camera
Sony FX30 as a Street photography camera
80
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
supports focus via touch
no image stabilization
74
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
weather proofing
above average ISO range (32,000)
more heavy than average (646 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 as a Sports photography camera
Sony FX30 as a Sports photography camera
65
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery pack (410 CIPA)
max frames per second low (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
87
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is amazing (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery pack (570 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 as a Travel photography camera
Sony FX30 as a Travel photography camera
88
great battery pack (410 CIPA)
supports focus via touch
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
74
great battery pack (570 shots)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
provides focus via touch
sensor resolution is amazing (26 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
more heavy than average (646g)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Landscape photography features
Sony FX30 Landscape photography features
79
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (410 CIPA)
no image stabilization
86
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3.00 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is amazing (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (32,000)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
great battery pack (570 CIPA)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 as a Vlogging camera
Sony FX30 as a Vlogging camera
74
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
no image stabilization
no external mic port
74
selfie friendly display
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone socket
more heavy than average (646g)
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony FX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A3 and Sony FX30
 Fujifilm X-A3Sony FX30
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-A3 Sony FX30
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2016-08-25 2022-09-28
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-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 26 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 6192 x 4128
Maximum native ISO 6400 32000
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 102400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 77 759
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Sony E
Total lenses 54 187
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fully articulated
Screen size 3 inch 3.00 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
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 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 339 gr (0.75 lbs) 646 gr (1.42 lbs)
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 Overall 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 photographs 570 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Card slots Single Dual
Cost at release $480 $1,800