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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony ZV-E1

Portability
86
Imaging
66
Features
75
Overall
69
Fujifilm X-A3 front
 
Sony ZV-E1 front
Portability
80
Imaging
66
Features
89
Overall
75

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony ZV-E1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 339g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Released August 2016
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-A2
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-A5
Sony ZV-E1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Push to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 483g - 121 x 72 x 54mm
  • Revealed March 2023
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony ZV-E1 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony ZV-E1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A3 (24MP) and ZV-E1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-A3 (APS-C) and ZV-E1 (Full frame) offer different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-A3 was revealed 7 years earlier than the ZV-E1 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-A3 grades versus the ZV-E1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A3 over the Sony ZV-E1

 Fujifilm X-A3 ZV-E1 
Display resolution1040k1037kSharper display (+3k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E1 over the Fujifilm X-A3

 ZV-E1 Fujifilm X-A3 
RevealedMarch 2023August 2016More modern by 80 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A3 and Sony ZV-E1

 Fujifilm X-A3 ZV-E1 
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 ZV-E1 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-A3 provides exterior measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 339 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Sony ZV-E1 has sizing of 121mm x 72mm x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1") having a weight of 483 grams (1.06 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony ZV-E1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-A3 against the ZV-E1.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony ZV-E1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A3 and ZV-E1 is 86 and 80 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony ZV-E1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony ZV-E1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A3 and ZV-E1.

Clearly, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-A3 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Fujifilm X-A3 will give greater detail because of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-A3 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony ZV-E1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Portrait photography information
Sony ZV-E1 Portrait photography information
79
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
71
focusing manually
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has face detection focus
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Street photography features
Sony ZV-E1 Street photography features
79
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
does not have image stabilization
84
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
provides touch focus
weather proof
lighter than average in class (483g)
good high ISO (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Sports photography info
Sony ZV-E1 Sports photography info
64
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
better than average battery power (410 shots)
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
71
quiet shutter (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
great battery pack (570 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/s)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-A3
Travel photography with Sony ZV-E1
87
better than average battery power (410 per charge)
supports focus via touch
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
79
great battery pack (570 shots)
lighter than average in class (483 grams)
weather proof
supports bluetooth
provides touch focus
selfie friendly display
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony ZV-E1 as a Landscape photography camera
78
focusing manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (410 shots)
does not have image stabilization
79
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3.00")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
good high ISO (102,400)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
great battery pack (570 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 as a Vlogging camera
Sony ZV-E1 as a Vlogging camera
74
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have image stabilization
does not have mic jack
85
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 1920 pxls)
does have external microphone jack
lighter than average in class (483 grams)
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony ZV-E1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A3 and Sony ZV-E1
 Fujifilm X-A3Sony ZV-E1
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-A3 Sony ZV-E1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2016-08-25 2023-03-29
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 measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4240 x 2832
Highest native ISO 6400 102400
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 409600
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 40
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 77 759
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Sony E
Amount of lenses 54 195
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3.00 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s -
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max 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 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XA3840 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
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x1920
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 339 gr (0.75 lb) 483 gr (1.06 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 121 x 72 x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1")
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 pictures 570 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at release $480 $2,198