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X-A7 vs X-T3

Quick take: The X-T3 has the highest resolution at 26MP; the X-A7 is the most affordable; only the X-T3 is weather sealed.

16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras

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Verdictwhich should you buy?

X-A7 — Beginner Fujifilm: The most affordable X-mount entry — Fujifilm colour and film simulations with a large flip screen for beginners.

X-T3 — Video, Street, Travel, Portrait: The camera that proved APS-C could punch above full-frame on video.

Who should buy what
X-A7 (2019)
is the right camera for you if…
  • Complete beginners buying their first interchangeable-lens camera
  • Lifestyle and social media photographers who want great colour out of camera
  • Anyone who wants a stylish, approachable Fujifilm at the lowest entry price
  • Vloggers who need a flip screen and simple controls on a tight budget
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 X-A7Fujifilm · 2019X-T3Fujifilm · 2018
Price £399Best£649
Sensor 24.2MP APS-C CMOS (Bayer, not X-Trans)APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI
Resolution 24.2MP26.1MPBest
Video 4K/30p, 1080p/60p4K 60fps 10-bit (internal)
Autofocus Phase-detect + contrast, 425 points425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AF
Stabilisation No stabilisationNo stabilisation
Burst Rate 6fps11fps mechanical, 20fps electronicBest
Battery Life ~270 shots (CIPA, normal mode)390 shots (CIPA)Best
Weight 320g (body only)Best539g (body only)
Dimensions 118.0 × 80.6 × 55.2mm132.5 × 92.8 × 58.8mm
Weather Sealed Not weather sealedYesBest
Viewfinder No viewfinderEVF 0.75× 3.69M-dot
Screen 3.5" fully articulating touchscreen3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot
Mount Fujifilm X-mountFujifilm X-Mount
Memory Cards Single SD UHS-I slot2× SD UHS-II
Connectivity USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMIWi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C 3.1, Micro HDMI

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
X-A7
X-T3
Portrait
5.9/10
6.6/10
Street
6.7/10
5.9/10
Travel
6.0/10
5.7/10
Wedding & Events
4.3/10
6.5/10
Vlogging & Video
5.3/10
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Filmmaking
4.7/10
5.8/10
Documentary
5.0/10
6.3/10
Sports & Action
4.6/10
7.2/10
Landscape
5.0/10
5.5/10
Wildlife
5.3/10
7.1/10
Casual
5.1/10
4.5/10
Food
6.3/10
5.7/10
Macro
5.2/10
5.6/10
Architecture
5.3/10
5.2/10
Astrophotography
5.0/10
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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