Fujifilm X-A3

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    Highlights

    • 24.2 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
    • 200 - 6,400 Native ISO
    • 77 Focus Points
    • 3.0" 1,040k dot Tilting Screen
    • 6.0 fps Continuous Shooting
    • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
    • 30 min Video Recording Limit
    • Built-in Flash
    • Built-In Wi-Fi
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    Overview

    Fujifilm X-A3 was announced in 2016 and is an APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm) Mirrorless camera with 24.2 Megapixel CMOS sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 200 to 6,400 and expands to 100 - 25,600 in boosted mode. The camera has a Tilting 3.0" screen with 1,040k dot resolution.

    Fujifilm X-A3 can capture video up to 1920 x 1080 resolution.

    Table of Contents
    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Predecessor
    4. Successor
    5. Screen
    6. Sensor
    7. Photography Features
    8. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
    9. Other Features
    10. Physical Parameters
    11. For Different Types of Photography
    12. Evaluation
    13. Specifications  

    Here is the Fujifilm X-A series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

    Fujifilm X-A series lineup
    Model Date Sensor Native ISO Screen Price
    Image cannot be found Fujifilm X-A7
    Compare
    		September
    2019    		 24.2 MP
    APS-C    		 100 - 12,800 Articulated 3.5"
    2,760k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Fujifilm X-A5
    Compare
    		January
    2018    		 24.2 MP
    APS-C    		 200 - 12,800 Tilting 3.0"
    1,040k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Fujifilm X-A10
    Compare
    		December
    2016    		 16.28 MP
    APS-C    		 200 - 6,400 Tilting 3.0"
    1,040k dot
    Image cannot be found Fujifilm X-A3 August
    2016    		 24.2 MP
    APS-C    		 200 - 6,400 Tilting 3.0"
    1,040k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Fujifilm X-A2
    Compare
    		January
    2015    		 16.3 MP
    APS-C    		 200 - 6,400 Tilting 3.0"
    920k dot
    Image cannot be found Fujifilm X-A1
    Compare
    		November
    2013    		 16.3 MP
    APS-C    		 200 - 6,400 Tilting 3.0"
    920k dot

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Fujifilm X-A7 vs X-A5 vs X-A10 vs X-A3 vs X-A2 vs X-A1.

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Fujifilm X-A3.

    PROS

    •   Cheap
    •   Video Capture
    •   77 Focus Points
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus
    •   Touch Screen
    •   High Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/32000 sec
    •   Built-in Flash
    •   HDMI Output
    •   Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   Light - 339 g (0.75 lb / 11.96 oz)
    •   Orientation Sensor

    CONS

    •   200 Lowest Native ISO
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   Low Video Recording Limit
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 410 shots

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   Sensor Resolution - 24.2 Megapixel
    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
    •   Tilting Screen
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
    •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps
    •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec

    Predecessor

    Here we are comparing Fujifilm X-A3 to its predecessor X-A2 and displaying the major changes.

    UPGRADES Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X-A2
    Higher Sensor Resolution 24.2 Megapixel vs 16.3 Megapixel
    Max Image Resolution 6000 x 4000 vs 4896 x 3264
    Timelapse Recording vs
    More Focus Points 77 vs 49
    Touch-to-Focus vs
    Touch Screen vs
    Higher Resolution Screen 1,040k dot vs 920k dot
    Higher Max Continuous Shooting 6.0 fps vs 5.6 fps
    Lighter 339 g (0.75 lb / 11.96 oz) vs 350 g (0.77 lb / 12.35 oz)
    DOWNGRADES Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X-A2
    More Expensive $599 (with 16-50mm lens) vs $549 (with 16-50mm lens)

    For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Fujifilm X-A3 vs X-A2.

    Successor

    In 2018 Fujifilm X-A3 was replaced by Fujifilm X-A5. Let us now have a look at some important differences between Fujifilm X-A3 and its successor.

    UPGRADES Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-A3
    Higher Native ISO 12,800 vs 6,400
    Higher Boosted ISO 51,200 vs 25,600
    More Focus Points 91 vs 77
    Phase Detection for Autofocus vs
    Higher Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 vs 1920 x 1080
    Microphone Input vs
    Built-In Bluetooth vs
    Longer Battery Life 450 shots vs 410 shots
    DOWNGRADES Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-A3
    Heavier 361 g (0.80 lb / 12.73 oz) vs 339 g (0.75 lb / 11.96 oz)

    For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Fujifilm X-A3 vs X-A5.

    Screen

    Tilting Touchscreen

    Fujifilm X-A3 has a 3.0" Tilting touchscreen with 1,040k dot resolution. Tilting screen makes this camera very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting.

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    Fujifilm X-A3 with Tilting screen

    Sensor

    Fujifilm X-A3 features a 24.2 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.5 x 15.7 mm and a total area of 369 mm2. Its native ISO range is 200 - 6,400 and expands to 100 - 25,600 in boosted mode.


    Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how Fujifilm X-A3's APS-C sensor compares with other types of sensors:

    Sensor size chart
    Sensor Dimensions Area Aspect Ratio Crop Factor
    Image cannot be displayedMedium Format44 x 33 mm1452 mm24:30.79x
    Image cannot be displayedFull Frame36 x 24 mm864 mm23:21x
    Image cannot be displayedAPS-H27 x 18 mm486 mm23:21.3x
    Image cannot be displayedAPS-C23.5 x 15.7 mm369 mm23:21.5x
    Image cannot be displayedAPS-C (Canon)22.3 x 14.9 mm332.3 mm23:21.6x
    Image cannot be displayedMicro Four Thirds17.4 x 13 mm226.2 mm24:32x
    Image cannot be displayed1-inch13.2 x 8.8 mm116.2 mm23:22.7x
    Image cannot be displayed1/1.7-inch7.44 x 5.58 mm41.5 mm24:34.7x
    Image cannot be displayed1/2.3-inch6.17 x 4.55 mm28.1 mm24:35.6x

    Photography Features

    Camera is equipped with EXR Processor II processor and can take pictures up to 6000 x 4000 resolution.


    Lens Mount

    Fujifilm X-A3 has Fujifilm X lens mount. Due to APS-C sensor its crop factor (also called lens multiplier) is 1.5x. This means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 1.5.


    No In-Body Image Stabilization

    The camera does not have in-body image stabilization (IBIS) so it needs lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction.

    Check out the cameras which are frequently compared to Fujifilm X-A3.

    Fujifilm X-A5
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    APS-C

    24.2 MP

    Fujifilm X-A7
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    APS-C

    24.2 MP

    Fujifilm X-A1
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    APS-C

    16.3 MP

    Fujifilm X-A2
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    APS-C

    16.3 MP

    Fujifilm X-A10
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    APS-C

    16.28 MP

    Panasonic GH3
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    Micro Four Thirds

    16.05 MP

    Pentax KP
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    APS-C

    24.32 MP

    Canon 5DS
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    Full Frame

    50.6 MP

    Leica CL
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    APS-C

    24.24 MP

    Sony a9 II
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    Full Frame

    24.2 MP

    Leica TL
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    APS-C

    16.3 MP

    Hasselblad X2D 100c
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    Medium format

    100 MP

    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    Built-in Wi-Fi

    Camera has a built-in Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz) which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
      Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in WiFi.


    USB Input and HDMI Output

    Fujifilm X-A3 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer. There is a Mini HDMI connector for video signal output.


    Battery

    Fujifilm X-A3 comes with NP-W126 battery pack with battery life of 410 shots.


    External Storage Slots

    The camera has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) card slot.

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Fujifilm X-A3 has Focal Plane shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/32000 sec with electronic shutter and up to 1/4000 sec with mechanical shutter. Camera can shoot continuously up to 6.0 fps.


    Flash

    Fujifilm X-A3 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 7.00 m at ISO 200 and also accepts external flash. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/180 sec.

    Physical Parameters

    Fujifilm X-A3 has dimensions of 117 x 67 x 40 mm (4.61 x 2.64 x 1.57"). It weighs 339 g (0.75 lb / 11.96 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.

    117 mm (4.61")

    67 mm (2.64")

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    40 mm (1.57")

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    Fujifilm X-A3 dimensions

    Fujifilm X-A3 for Different Types of Photography

    We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Fujifilm X-A3 is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    GOOD
    71

    Fujifilm X-A3 gets a score of 71 and is GOOD choice for Landscape photography.

    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    Sports Photography

    GOOD
    73

    Fujifilm X-A3 gets a score of 73 and is GOOD choice for Sports photography.

    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
    •   77 Focus Points
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   Face Detection
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps
    •   Short Battery Life - 410 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Wildlife Photography

    AVERAGE
    66

    Fujifilm X-A3 gets a score of 66 and is AVERAGE choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
    •   77 Focus Points
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 410 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Portrait Photography

    GOOD
    83

    Fujifilm X-A3 gets a score of 83 and is GOOD choice for Portrait photography.

    •   77 Focus Points
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   Face Detection
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
    •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Street Photography

    EXCELLENT
    85

    Fujifilm X-A3 gets a score of 85 and is EXCELLENT choice for Street photography.

    •   77 Focus Points
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Tilting Screen
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 339 g (0.75 lb / 11.96 oz)

    Travel Photography

    GOOD
    84

    Fujifilm X-A3 gets a score of 84 and is GOOD choice for Travel photography.

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Tilting Screen
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   Low Video Recording Limit
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 339 g (0.75 lb / 11.96 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 410 shots

    Fujifilm X-A3 Evaluation

    We evaluate Fujifilm X-A3 and give score of 65 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


    OVERALL
    65

    Sensor

    AVERAGE
    61

    We give Fujifilm X-A3 a score of 61 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Sensor Resolution - 24.2 Megapixel
    •   200 Lowest Native ISO
    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO

    Photo

    AVERAGE
    62

    We give Fujifilm X-A3 a score of 62 for Photo parameters.

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
    •   High Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/32000 sec
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps
    •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec

    Video

    BAD
    16

    We give Fujifilm X-A3 a score of 16 for Video parameters.

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   Low Video Recording Limit

    Focusing

    GOOD
    79

    We give Fujifilm X-A3 a score of 79 for Focusing parameters.

    •   77 Focus Points
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus

    Screen and Viewfinder

    GOOD
    81

    We give Fujifilm X-A3 a score of 81 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Tilting Screen
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
    •   No Viewfinder

    Connectivity

    GOOD
    78

    We give Fujifilm X-A3 a score of 78 for Connectivity parameters.

    •   HDMI Output
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth

    Battery, Storage and Physical

    POOR
    43

    We give Fujifilm X-A3 a score of 43 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 339 g (0.75 lb / 11.96 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 410 shots


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