Fujifilm X30 vs X-A3
The Fujifilm X30 and the Fujifilm X-A3 are two digital cameras that were officially introduced, respectively, in August 2014 and August 2016. The X30 is a fixed lens compact, while the X-A3 is a mirrorless interchangeable lens camera. The cameras are based on a 2/3 (X30) and an APS-C (X-A3) sensor. The X30 has a resolution of 12 megapixels, whereas the X-A3 provides 24 MP. Read on to find out how these two cameras compare with respect to their body size, their sensors, their features, their input-output connections, and their reception by expert reviewers.
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Fujifilm X30 | Fujifilm X-A3 | |
Fixed lens compact camera | Mirrorless system camera | |
28-112mm f/2.0-2.8 | Fujifilm X mount lenses | |
12 MP, Two Thirds Sensor | 24 MP, APS-C Sensor | |
1080/60p Video | 1080/60p Video | |
ISO 100-12800 | ISO 200-6400 (100-25600) | |
Electronic viewfinder (2360k dots) | No viewfinder, LCD framing | |
3.0" LCD, 920k dots | 3.0" LCD, 1040k dots | |
Tilting screen (no touchscreen) | Tilting touchscreen | |
12 shutter flaps per second | 6 shutter flaps per second | |
470 shots per battery charge | 410 shots per battery charge | |
119 x 72 x 60 mm, 423 g | 117 x 67 x 40 mm, 339 g |
Body comparison: Fujifilm X30 vs X-A3
The physical size and weight of the Fujifilm X30 and the Fujifilm X-A3 are illustrated in the side-by-side display below. The two cameras are presented according to their relative size. Three consecutive perspectives from the front, the top, and the back are available. All width, height and depth measures are rounded to the nearest millimeter.



If the front view area (width x height) of the cameras is taken as an aggregate measure of their size, the Fujifilm X-A3 is notably smaller (9 percent) than the Fujifilm X30. In this context, it is worth noting that neither the X30 nor the X-A3 are weather-sealed.
The above size and weight comparisons are to some extent incomplete and possibly misleading, as the X30 has a lens built in, whereas the X-A3 is an interchangeable lens camera that requires a separate lens. Attaching the latter will add extra weight and bulk to the setup. You can compare the optics available for the X-A3 and their specifications in the Fujinon X Lens Catalog.
Concerning battery life, the X30 gets 470 shots out of its NP-95 battery, while the X-A3 can take 410 images on a single charge of its NP-W126S power pack. The battery packs of both cameras can be charged via USB, which can be very convenient when travelling.
The following table provides a synthesis of the main physical specifications of the two cameras and other similar ones. If you would like to visualize and compare a different camera combination, just use the right or left arrows in the table to switch to the respective camera. Alternatively, you can also navigate to the CAM-parator app and make your selection from the full list of cameras there.
Camera Model |
Camera Width |
Camera Height |
Camera Depth |
Camera Weight |
Battery Life (CIPA) |
Weather Sealing (yes/no) |
Camera Launch (announced) |
Launch Price (USD) |
Street Price (USD) |
Used Price (USD) |
Camera Model |
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Fujifilm X30» | 4.7 in | 2.8 in | 2.4 in | 14.9 oz | 470 | n | Aug 2014 | 599 | Fujifilm X30 | |||
Fujifilm X-A3« | 4.6 in | 2.6 in | 1.6 in | 12.0 oz | 410 | n | Aug 2016 | 399 | - | Fujifilm X-A3 | ||
Canon SX60« » | 5.0 in | 3.7 in | 4.5 in | 22.9 oz | 340 | n | Sep 2014 | 549 | - | Canon SX60 | ||
Canon G16« » | 4.3 in | 3.0 in | 1.6 in | 12.6 oz | 360 | n | Aug 2013 | 549 | Canon G16 | |||
Canon G15« » | 4.2 in | 3.0 in | 1.6 in | 12.4 oz | 350 | n | Sep 2012 | 499 | - | Canon G15 | ||
Canon G12« » | 4.4 in | 3.0 in | 1.9 in | 14.1 oz | 370 | n | Sep 2010 | 499 | - | Canon G12 | ||
Fujifilm X-E3« » | 4.8 in | 2.9 in | 1.7 in | 11.9 oz | 350 | n | Sep 2017 | 899 | Fujifilm X-E3 | |||
Fujifilm X-T20« » | 4.6 in | 3.3 in | 1.6 in | 13.5 oz | 350 | n | Jan 2017 | 899 | Fujifilm X-T20 | |||
Fujifilm X-A10« » | 4.6 in | 2.6 in | 1.6 in | 11.7 oz | 410 | n | Dec 2016 | 399 | - | Fujifilm X-A10 | ||
Fujifilm X-A2« » | 4.6 in | 2.6 in | 1.6 in | 12.3 oz | 410 | n | Jan 2015 | 399 | - | Fujifilm X-A2 | ||
Fujifilm X100T« » | 5.0 in | 2.9 in | 2.0 in | 15.5 oz | 330 | n | Sep 2014 | 1,299 | - | Fujifilm X100T | ||
Fujifilm X20« » | 4.6 in | 2.8 in | 2.2 in | 12.5 oz | 270 | n | Jan 2013 | 599 | - | Fujifilm X20 | ||
Fujifilm X100S« » | 5.0 in | 2.9 in | 2.1 in | 15.7 oz | 330 | n | Jan 2013 | 1,299 | - | Fujifilm X100S | ||
Fujifilm X-A1« » | 4.6 in | 2.6 in | 1.5 in | 11.6 oz | 350 | n | Sep 2013 | 399 | - | Fujifilm X-A1 | ||
Fujifilm X10« » | 4.6 in | 2.8 in | 2.2 in | 12.3 oz | 270 | n | Sep 2011 | 599 | - | Fujifilm X10 | ||
Leica D-LUX Typ 109« » | 4.6 in | 2.6 in | 2.2 in | 14.3 oz | 300 | n | Sep 2014 | 1,195 | - | Leica D-LUX Typ 109 | ||
Panasonic LX100« » | 4.5 in | 2.6 in | 2.2 in | 13.9 oz | 300 | n | Sep 2014 | 899 | Panasonic LX100 | |||
Any camera decision will naturally be influenced heavily by the price. The retail prices at the time of the camera’s release place the model in the market relative to other models in the producer’s line-up and the competition. Usually, retail prices stay at first close to the launch price, but after several months, discounts become available. Later in the product cycle and, in particular, when the replacement model is about to appear, further discounting and stock clearance sales often push the camera price considerably down. Then, after the new model is out, very good deals can frequently be found on the pre-owned market.
Sensor comparison: Fujifilm X30 vs X-A3
The imaging sensor is at the core of digital cameras and its size is one of the main determining factors of image quality. All other things equal, a large sensor will have larger individual pixel-units that offer better low-light sensitivity, wider dynamic range, and richer color-depth than smaller pixels in a sensor of the same technological generation. Furthermore, a large sensor camera will give the photographer more possibilities to use shallow depth-of-field in order to isolate a subject from the background. On the downside, larger sensors are more costly to manufacture and tend to lead to bigger and heavier cameras and lenses.
Of the two cameras under consideration, the Fujifilm X30 features a 2/3 sensor and the Fujifilm X-A3 an APS-C sensor. The sensor area in the X-A3 is 536 percent bigger. As a result of these sensor size differences, the cameras have a format factor of, respectively, 3.9 and 1.5. The sensor in the X30 has a native 4:3 aspect ratio, while the one in the X-A3 offers a 3:2 aspect.

With 24MP, the X-A3 offers a higher resolution than the X30 (12MP), but the X-A3 nevertheless has larger individual pixels (pixel pitch of 3.92μm versus 2.20μm for the X30) due to its larger sensor. Moreover, the X-A3 is a much more recent model (by 2 years) than the X30, and its sensor will have benefitted from technological advances during this time that further enhance the light gathering capacity of its pixel-units. Coming back to sensor resolution, it should be mentioned that the X30 has no anti-alias filter installed, so that it can capture all the detail its sensor resolves.
The X30 has on-sensor phase detect pixels, which results in fast and reliable autofocus acquisition even during video recording.
The Fujifilm X30 has a native sensitivity range from ISO 100 to ISO 12800 The corresponding ISO settings for the Fujifilm X-A3 are ISO 200 to ISO 6400, with the possibility to increase the ISO range to 100-25600..

Since 2007, DXO Mark has published sensor performance measurements that have been derived using a consistent methodology. This service determines an overall sensor rating, as well as sub-scores for low-light sensitivity ("DXO Sports"), dynamic range ("DXO Landscape"), and color depth ("DXO Portrait"). The adjacent table reports on the physical sensor characteristics and the outcomes of the DXO sensor quality tests for a sample of comparator-cameras.
Camera Model |
Sensor Class |
Resolution (MP) |
Horiz. Pixels |
Vert. Pixels |
Video Format |
DXO Portrait |
DXO Landscape |
DXO Sports |
DXO Overall |
Camera Model |
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Fujifilm X30» | 2/3 | 12.0 | 4000 | 3000 | 1080/60p | - | - | - | - | Fujifilm X30 | |
Fujifilm X-A3« | APS-C | 24.0 | 6000 | 4000 | 1080/60p | - | - | - | - | Fujifilm X-A3 | |
Canon SX60« » | 1/2.3 | 14.2 | 4608 | 3072 | 1080/60p | 19.2 | 10.8 | 127 | 39 | Canon SX60 | |
Canon G16« » | 1/1.7 | 12.0 | 4000 | 3000 | 1080/60p | 21.0 | 11.7 | 230 | 54 | Canon G16 | |
Canon G15« » | 1/1.7 | 12.0 | 4000 | 3000 | 1080/24p | 19.9 | 11.5 | 165 | 46 | Canon G15 | |
Canon G12« » | 1/1.7 | 10.0 | 3648 | 2736 | 720/24p | 20.4 | 11.2 | 161 | 47 | Canon G12 | |
Fujifilm X-E3« » | APS-C | 24.0 | 6000 | 4000 | 4K/30p | - | - | - | - | Fujifilm X-E3 | |
Fujifilm X-T20« » | APS-C | 24.0 | 6000 | 4000 | 4K/30p | - | - | - | - | Fujifilm X-T20 | |
Fujifilm X-A10« » | APS-C | 16.0 | 4896 | 3264 | 1080/30p | - | - | - | - | Fujifilm X-A10 | |
Fujifilm X-A2« » | APS-C | 16.0 | 4896 | 3264 | 1080/30p | - | - | - | - | Fujifilm X-A2 | |
Fujifilm X100T« » | APS-C | 16.0 | 4896 | 3264 | 1080/60p | - | - | - | - | Fujifilm X100T | |
Fujifilm X20« » | 2/3 | 12.0 | 4000 | 3000 | 1080/60p | - | - | - | - | Fujifilm X20 | |
Fujifilm X100S« » | APS-C | 16.0 | 4896 | 3264 | 1080/60p | - | - | - | - | Fujifilm X100S | |
Fujifilm X-A1« » | APS-C | 16.0 | 4896 | 3264 | 1080/30p | - | - | - | - | Fujifilm X-A1 | |
Fujifilm X10« » | 2/3 | 12.0 | 4000 | 3000 | 1080/30p | 20.5 | 11.3 | 245 | 50 | Fujifilm X10 | |
Leica D-LUX Typ 109« » | Four Thirds | 12.7 | 4112 | 3088 | 4K/30p | - | - | - | - | Leica D-LUX Typ 109 | |
Panasonic LX100« » | Four Thirds | 12.7 | 4112 | 3088 | 4K/30p | 22.3 | 12.5 | 553 | 67 | Panasonic LX100 |
Many modern cameras are not only capable of taking still images, but can also record movies. The two cameras under consideration both have sensors whose read-out speed is fast enough to capture moving pictures, and both provide the same movie specifications (1080/60p).
Feature comparison: Fujifilm X30 vs X-A3
Apart from body and sensor, cameras can and do differ across a variety of features. For example, the X30 has an electronic viewfinder (2360k dots), which can be very helpful when shooting in bright sunlight. In contrast, the X-A3 relies on live view and the rear LCD for framing. The table below summarizes some of the other core capabilities of the Fujifilm X30 and Fujifilm X-A3 in connection with corresponding information for a sample of similar cameras.
Camera Model |
Viewfinder (Type or '000 dots) |
Control Panel (yes/no) |
LCD Size (inch) |
LCD Resolution ('000 dots) |
LCD Attach- ment |
Touch Screen (yes/no) |
Shutter speed (1/sec) |
Shutter flaps (1/sec) |
Built-in Flash (yes/no) |
Built-in Image Stab |
Camera Model |
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Fujifilm X30» | 2360 | n | 3.0 | 920 | tilting | n | 4000 | 12.0 | Y | Y | Fujifilm X30 | |
Fujifilm X-A3« | - | n | 3.0 | 1040 | tilting | Y | 4000 | 6.0 | Y | n | Fujifilm X-A3 | |
Canon SX60« » | 922 | n | 3.0 | 922 | swivel | n | 2000 | 6.4 | Y | Y | Canon SX60 | |
Canon G16« » | optical | n | 3.0 | 922 | fixed | n | 4000 | 2.2 | Y | Y | Canon G16 | |
Canon G15« » | optical | n | 3.0 | 922 | fixed | n | 4000 | 2.1 | Y | Y | Canon G15 | |
Canon G12« » | optical | n | 2.8 | 461 | swivel | n | 4000 | 1.1 | Y | Y | Canon G12 | |
Fujifilm X-E3« » | 2360 | n | 3.0 | 1040 | fixed | Y | 4000 | 8.0 | n | n | Fujifilm X-E3 | |
Fujifilm X-T20« » | 2360 | n | 3.0 | 1040 | tilting | Y | 4000 | 8.0 | Y | n | Fujifilm X-T20 | |
Fujifilm X-A10« » | - | n | 3.0 | 1040 | tilting | n | 4000 | 6.0 | Y | n | Fujifilm X-A10 | |
Fujifilm X-A2« » | - | n | 3.0 | 920 | tilting | n | 4000 | 5.6 | Y | n | Fujifilm X-A2 | |
Fujifilm X100T« » | 2360 | n | 3.0 | 1040 | fixed | n | 4000 | 6.0 | Y | n | Fujifilm X100T | |
Fujifilm X20« » | optical | n | 2.8 | 460 | fixed | n | 4000 | 12.0 | Y | Y | Fujifilm X20 | |
Fujifilm X100S« » | 2360 | n | 2.8 | 460 | fixed | n | 4000 | 6.0 | Y | n | Fujifilm X100S | |
Fujifilm X-A1« » | - | n | 3.0 | 920 | tilting | n | 4000 | 5.6 | Y | n | Fujifilm X-A1 | |
Fujifilm X10« » | optical | n | 2.8 | 460 | fixed | n | 4000 | 10.0 | Y | Y | Fujifilm X10 | |
Leica D-LUX Typ 109« » | 2764 | n | 3.0 | 921 | fixed | n | 4000 | 11.0 | n | Y | Leica D-LUX Typ 109 | |
Panasonic LX100« » | 2764 | n | 3.0 | 921 | fixed | n | 4000 | 11.0 | n | Y | Panasonic LX100 |
One differentiating feature between the two cameras concerns the touch sensitivity of the rear screen. The X-A3 has a touchscreen, while the X30 has a conventional panel. Touch control can be particularly helpful, for example, for setting the focus point.
The X-A3 has an articulated screen that can be turned to be front-facing. This characteristic will be appreciated by vloggers and photographers who are interested in taking selfies. In contrast, the X30 does not have a selfie-screen.The reported shutter speed and shutter burst refer to the use of the mechanical shutter. In addition, the X-A3 features an electronic shutter, which makes completely silent shooting possible. However, this mode is less suitable for photographing moving objects (risk of rolling shutter) or shooting under artificial light sources (risk of flickering).
Concerning the storage of imaging data, both the X30 and the X-A3 write their files to SDXC cards.
Connectivity comparison: Fujifilm X30 vs X-A3
For some imaging applications, the extent to which a camera can communicate with its environment can be an important aspect in the camera decision process. The table below provides an overview of the connectivity of the Fujifilm X30 and Fujifilm X-A3 and, in particular, the interfaces the cameras (and selected comparators) provide for accessory control and data transfer.
Camera Model |
Hotshoe Port |
Internal Microphone |
Internal Speaker |
Microphone Port |
Headphone Port |
HDMI Port |
USB Type |
WiFi Support |
NFC Support |
Bluetooth Support |
Camera Model |
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Fujifilm X30» | Y | stereo | mono | - | - | micro | 2.0 | Y | - | - | Fujifilm X30 | |
Fujifilm X-A3« | Y | stereo | mono | - | - | micro | 2.0 | Y | - | - | Fujifilm X-A3 | |
Canon SX60« » | Y | stereo | mono | Y | - | mini | 2.0 | Y | Y | - | Canon SX60 | |
Canon G16« » | Y | stereo | mono | - | - | mini | 2.0 | Y | - | - | Canon G16 | |
Canon G15« » | Y | stereo | mono | - | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | Canon G15 | |
Canon G12« » | Y | stereo | mono | - | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | Canon G12 | |
Fujifilm X-E3« » | Y | stereo | mono | Y | - | micro | 2.0 | Y | - | Y | Fujifilm X-E3 | |
Fujifilm X-T20« » | Y | stereo | mono | Y | - | micro | 2.0 | Y | - | - | Fujifilm X-T20 | |
Fujifilm X-A10« » | - | stereo | mono | - | - | mini | 2.0 | Y | - | - | Fujifilm X-A10 | |
Fujifilm X-A2« » | Y | stereo | mono | - | - | mini | 2.0 | Y | - | - | Fujifilm X-A2 | |
Fujifilm X100T« » | Y | stereo | mono | Y | - | micro | 2.0 | Y | - | - | Fujifilm X100T | |
Fujifilm X20« » | Y | stereo | mono | - | - | micro | 2.0 | - | - | - | Fujifilm X20 | |
Fujifilm X100S« » | Y | stereo | mono | - | - | micro | 2.0 | - | - | - | Fujifilm X100S | |
Fujifilm X-A1« » | Y | stereo | mono | - | - | mini | 2.0 | Y | - | - | Fujifilm X-A1 | |
Fujifilm X10« » | Y | stereo | mono | - | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | Fujifilm X10 | |
Leica D-LUX Typ 109« » | Y | stereo | mono | - | - | micro | 2.0 | Y | Y | - | Leica D-LUX Typ 109 | |
Panasonic LX100« » | Y | stereo | mono | - | - | micro | 2.0 | Y | Y | - | Panasonic LX100 |
The X30 is a recent model that features in the current product line-up of Fujifilm. In contrast, the X-A3 has been discontinued (but it can be found pre-owned on eBay). As a replacement in the same line of cameras, the X-A3 was succeeded by the Fujifilm X-A5.
Review summary: Fujifilm X30 vs X-A3
So how do things add up? Is there a clear favorite between the Fujifilm X30 and the Fujifilm X-A3? The listing below highlights the relative strengths of the two models.
Advantages of the Fujifilm X30:
- Maximized detail: Lacks an anti-alias filter to exploit the sensor's full resolution potential.
- Better video autofocus: Features on-sensor phase-detection for more confident movie autofocus.
- Easier framing: Has an electronic viewfinder for image framing and settings control.
- Faster burst: Shoots at higher frequency (12 vs 6 flaps/sec) to capture the decisive moment.
- Ready to shoot: Has a lens built-in, whereas the X-A3 requires a separate lens.
- Longer lasting: Can take more shots (470 versus 410) on a single battery charge.
- Sharper images: Has hand-shake reducing image stabilization built-in.
- More heavily discounted: Has been on the market for longer (launched in August 2014).
Reasons to prefer the Fujifilm X-A3:
- More detail: Has more megapixels (24 vs 12MP), which boosts linear resolution by 44%.
- Better moiré control: Has an anti-alias filter to avoid artificial patterns to appear in images.
- Better image quality: Is equipped with a larger and more technologically advanced sensor.
- Richer colors: Larger sensor generates images with better, more accurate colors.
- More dynamic range: Capable of capturing a wider spectrum of light and dark details.
- Better low-light sensitivity: Can be used in poorly lit environments and still produce good images.
- More detailed LCD: Has a higher resolution rear screen (1040k vs 920k dots).
- Fewer buttons to press: Has a touchscreen to facilitate handling and shooting adjustments.
- More selfie-friendly: Has an articulated screen that can be turned to be front-facing.
- Less disturbing: Has an electronic shutter option for completely silent shooting.
- More flexible: Takes interchangeable lenses and can thus be used with specialty optics.
- More modern: Was introduced somewhat (2 years) more recently.
If the count of individual advantages (bullet points above) is taken as a guide, the X-A3 is the clear winner of the contest (12 : 8 points). However, the relative importance of the various individual camera aspects will vary according to personal preferences and needs, so that you might like to apply corresponding weights to the particular features before making a decision on a new camera.
In any case, while the comparison of the spec-sheets of cameras can offer a general idea of their imaging potential, it remains incomplete and does no justice, for example, to the way the X30 or the X-A3 handle or perform in practice. At times, user reviews, such as those published at amazon, address these issues in a useful manner, but such feedback is on many occasions incomplete, inconsistent, and unreliable.
Expert reviews: Fujifilm X30 vs X-A3
This is why hands-on reviews by experts are important. The adjacent table relays the overall verdicts of several of the most popular camera review sites (cameralabs, dpreview, ephotozine, imaging-resource, photographyblog). The detailed reviews can be accessed by clicking on the site logo in the table header.
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Camera Launch (announced) |
Launch Price (USD) |
Street Price (USD) |
Used Price (USD) |
Camera Model |
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Fujifilm X30» | - | 76/100 | 4.5/5 | 4/5 | 4.5/5 | Aug 2014 | 599 | Fujifilm X30 | |||
Fujifilm X-A3« | - | 74/100 | 4.5/5 | - | 4/5 | Aug 2016 | 399 | - | Fujifilm X-A3 | ||
Canon SX60« » | HiRec | 75/100 | 4/5 | - | 4.5/5 | Sep 2014 | 549 | - | Canon SX60 | ||
Canon G16« » | Rec | - | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | Aug 2013 | 549 | Canon G16 | |||
Canon G15« » | Rec | 76/100 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | Sep 2012 | 499 | - | Canon G15 | ||
Canon G12« » | Rec | 73/100 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | Sep 2010 | 499 | - | Canon G12 | ||
Fujifilm X-E3« » | Rec | 84/100 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | Sep 2017 | 899 | Fujifilm X-E3 | |||
Fujifilm X-T20« » | HiRec | 82/100 | 5/5 | - | 4.5/5 | Jan 2017 | 899 | Fujifilm X-T20 | |||
Fujifilm X-A10« » | - | - | 4/5 | - | 4/5 | Dec 2016 | 399 | - | Fujifilm X-A10 | ||
Fujifilm X-A2« » | - | - | 4.5/5 | 4/5 | 4.5/5 | Jan 2015 | 399 | - | Fujifilm X-A2 | ||
Fujifilm X100T« » | Rec | 81/100 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | 5/5 | Sep 2014 | 1,299 | - | Fujifilm X100T | ||
Fujifilm X20« » | HiRec | 77/100 | 4.5/5 | - | 5/5 | Jan 2013 | 599 | - | Fujifilm X20 | ||
Fujifilm X100S« » | HiRec | 81/100 | 4.5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | Jan 2013 | 1,299 | - | Fujifilm X100S | ||
Fujifilm X-A1« » | - | - | 4.5/5 | - | 4.5/5 | Sep 2013 | 399 | - | Fujifilm X-A1 | ||
Fujifilm X10« » | - | 76/100 | 4/5 | 3.5/5 | 4.5/5 | Sep 2011 | 599 | - | Fujifilm X10 | ||
Leica D-LUX Typ 109« » | - | - | 4.5/5 | - | 4.5/5 | Sep 2014 | 1,195 | - | Leica D-LUX Typ 109 | ||
Panasonic LX100« » | HiRec | 85/100 | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | Sep 2014 | 899 | Panasonic LX100 |
Care should be taken when interpreting the review scores above, though. The ratings were established in reference to similarly priced cameras that were available in the market at the time of the review. Hence, a score should always be seen in the context of the camera's market launch date and its price, and comparing ratings of very distinct cameras or ones that are far apart in terms of their release date have little meaning. It should also be noted that some of the review sites have over time altered the way they render their verdicts.
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Specifications: Fujifilm X30 vs Fujifilm X-A3
Camera Model | Fujifilm X30 | Fujifilm X-A3 |
Camera Type | Fixed lens compact camera | Mirrorless system camera |
Camera Lens | 28-112mm f/2.0-2.8 | Fujifilm X mount lenses |
Launch Date | August 2014 | August 2016 |
Launch Price | USD 599 | USD 399 |
Sensor Specs | ||
Sensor Technology | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Format | Two Thirds Sensor | APS-C Sensor |
Sensor Size | 8.8 x 6.6 mm | 23.5 x 6.6 mm |
Sensor Area | 58.08 mm2 | 368.95 mm2 |
Sensor Diagonal | 11 mm | 28.3 mm |
Crop Factor | 3.9x | 1.5x |
Sensor Resolution | 12 Megapixels | 24 Megapixels |
Image Resolution | 4000 x 3000 pixels | 6000 x 4000 pixels |
Pixel Pitch | 2.20 μm | 3.92 μm |
Pixel Density | 20.66 MP/cm2 | 6.50 MP/cm2 |
Moiré control | no AA filter | Anti-Alias filter |
Movie Capability | 1080/60p Video | 1080/60p Video |
ISO Setting | 100-12800 ISO | 200-6400 ISO |
ISO Boost | no Enhancement | 100-25600 ISO |
Screen Specs | ||
Viewfinder Type | Electronic viewfinder | No viewfinder |
Viewfinder Field of View | 100% | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.43x | n/a |
Viewfinder Resolution | 2360k dots | n/a |
LCD Framing | Live View | Live View |
Rear LCD Size | 3.0 inch | 3.0 inch |
LCD Resolution | 920k dots | 1040k dots |
LCD Attachment | Tilting screen | Tilting screen |
Touch Input | no Touchscreen | Touchscreen |
Shooting Specs | ||
Autofocus System | On-Sensor Phase-detect | On-Sensor Phase-detect |
Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous Shooting | 12 shutter flaps/s | 6 shutter flaps/s |
Silent Shooting | no E-Shutter | Electronic Shutter |
Fill Flash | Build-in Flash | Build-in Flash |
Storage Medium | SDXC cards | SDXC cards |
Second Storage Option | Single card slot | Single card slot |
Connectivity Specs | ||
External Flash | Hotshoe | Hotshoe |
USB Connector | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
HDMI Port | micro HDMI | micro HDMI |
Wifi Support | Wifi built-in | Wifi built-in |
Body Specs | ||
Battery Type | NP-95 power pack | NP-W126S power pack |
Battery Life (CIPA) | 470 shots per charge | 410 shots per charge |
In-Camera Charging | USB charging | USB charging |
Body Dimensions |
119 x 72 x 60 mm (4.7 x 2.8 x 2.4 in) |
117 x 67 x 40 mm (4.6 x 2.6 x 1.6 in) |
Camera Weight | 423 g (14.9 oz) | 339 g (12.0 oz) |
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