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A1 vs X-T3
Quick take: The A1 has the highest resolution at 55MP; the X-T3 is the most affordable; only the X-T3 is weather sealed.
Different kinds of camera — their specs aren't comparable, so read the rows as facts, not a contest.
32 specs side by side·14 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video, Clifton Cameras, MPB, eBay and Amazon UK
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Size comparedbody only, no lens · drawn to one scale
- A1 96 × 81 × 141 mm · 249 g
- X-T3 132 × 93 × 59 mm · 539 g
The X-T3 is 36 mm wider, 12 mm taller, 82 mm slimmer and 290 g heavier than the A1.
Drawn to scale from the makers' dimensions (W × H × D). Front shown, depth on the slanted edge.
Verdictwhich should you buy?
X-T3 — Video, Street, Travel, Portrait: The camera that proved APS-C could punch above full-frame on video.
Who should buy what
X-T3 (2018)
is the right camera for you if…
- Hybrid shooters who want 4K 60fps 10-bit without full-frame prices
- Street photographers who want physical dials and compact size
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | A1Antigravity · 2025 | X-T3Fujifilm · 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £909 | £375 usedBest |
| Sensor | — | APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI |
| Resolution | 55.0MPBest | 26.1MP |
| Video | 8K | 4K 60fps 10-bit (internal) |
| Autofocus | — | 425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | — | No stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | — | 11fps mechanical, 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | — | 390 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 249gBest | 539g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 96 × 81 × 141 mm | 132.5 × 92.8 × 58.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | YesBest |
| Viewfinder | — | EVF 0.75× 3.69M-dot |
| Screen | — | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot |
| Mount | Fixed lens (360°, f/2.2) | Fujifilm X-Mount |
| Memory Cards | — | 2× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | — | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C 3.1, Micro HDMI |
| Take-off weight | 249 g | — |
| Fly without registering | Yes — under 250 g | — |
| Flight time | 24 min | — |
| Wind resistance | 10.7 m/s | — |
| Obstacle sensing | Omnidirectional | — |
| Video link | OmniLink 360 | — |
| Range | 6.0 km | — |
| Top speed | 16.0 m/s | — |
| Cameras | 1 | — |
| RAW stills | Yes | — |
| Vertical shooting | Not supported | — |
| Intelligent flight | Subject tracking, waypoints, return-to-home | — |
| Storage | 20 GB built in + microSD slot | — |
| Controller in the box | Vision goggles + Grip Motion Controller | — |
| FPV | Yes, goggles in the box | — |
| Folds | Yes | — |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
A1
X-T3
Portrait
—
6.6/10
Street
—
5.9/10
Travel
—
5.7/10
Wedding & Events
—
6.5/10
Filmmaking
—
5.8/10
Documentary
—
6.3/10
Sports & Action
—
7.2/10
Landscape
—
5.5/10
Wildlife
—
7.1/10
Casual
—
4.5/10
Food
—
5.7/10
Macro
—
5.6/10
Architecture
—
5.2/10
Astrophotography
—
4.9/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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