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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Fujifilm X-E3

Portability
86
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-A7 front
 
Fujifilm X-E3 front
Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
78
Overall
72

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Fujifilm X-E3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.5" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 320g - 119 x 68 x 41mm
  • Released September 2019
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-A5
Fujifilm X-E3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 337g - 121 x 74 x 43mm
  • Revealed September 2017
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-E2S
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-E4
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Fujifilm X-E3 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Fujifilm X-A7 versus Fujifilm X-E3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and they are both offered by FujiFilm. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-A7 (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-E3 (24MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A7 was manufactured 2 years after the Fujifilm X-E3 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm X-A7 grades against the Fujifilm X-E3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A7 over the Fujifilm X-E3

 Fujifilm X-A7 Fujifilm X-E3 
RevealedSeptember 2019September 2017More modern by 25 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2760k1040kSharper display (+1720k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E3 over the Fujifilm X-A7

 Fujifilm X-E3 Fujifilm X-A7 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A7 and Fujifilm X-E3

 Fujifilm X-A7 Fujifilm X-E3 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Fujifilm X-E3 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-A7 has outside measurements of 119mm x 68mm x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 320 grams (0.71 lbs) and the Fujifilm X-E3 has proportions of 121mm x 74mm x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") along with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-A7 versus Fujifilm X-E3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-A7 and the Fujifilm X-E3.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Fujifilm X-E3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A7 and Fujifilm X-E3 is 86 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Fujifilm X-E3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Fujifilm X-E3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through technical specs. The picture below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A7 and Fujifilm X-E3.

As you have seen, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of images however you would want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The younger Fujifilm X-A7 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Fujifilm X-E3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Fujifilm X-E3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Fujifilm X-E3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Portrait photography features
Fujifilm X-E3 Portrait photography features
82
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
80
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm X-E3 as a Street photography camera
80
fully articulated screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
no image stabilization
72
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm X-E3 Sports photography highlights
72
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery life (440 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect AF
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
75
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Travel photography information
Fujifilm X-E3 Travel photography information
88
good battery life (440 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
77
supports bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
megapixel count good (24MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Landscape photography information
Fujifilm X-E3 Landscape photography information
80
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
lovely big screen (3.5")
megapixel count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (440 CIPA)
no image stabilization
79
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm X-E3 as a Vlogging camera
81
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic support
no image stabilization
37
touchscreen functionality
includes face detect focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic support
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Fujifilm X-E3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A7 and Fujifilm X-E3
 Fujifilm X-A7Fujifilm X-E3
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm X-A7 Fujifilm X-E3
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2019-09-11 2017-09-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - EXR Processor III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS X-TRANS III
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.6 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 368.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest boosted ISO 25600 51200
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 425 325
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Fujifilm X
Total lenses 54 54
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 2,760 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s 14.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, forced, slow synchro, 2nd curtain, commander, suppressed) no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 (20p, 25p, 24p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 320 gr (0.71 lb) 337 gr (0.74 lb)
Physical dimensions 119 x 68 x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") 121 x 74 x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 440 photographs 350 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S NP-W126S
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $700 $700