X-T3vs A5100
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Video, Street, Travel, Portrait — X-T3 (2018): The camera that proved APS-C could punch above full-frame on video.
Casual & Travel — A5100 (2014): The A5100 is one of the smallest APS-C mirrorless cameras ever made. Its 24MP sensor, phase-detect AF, and selfie-friendly flip screen pack remarkable capability into a shirt-pocket-sized body. No EVF or hot shoe limits it for serious use, but as a compact travel camera or beginner's first mirrorless, it punches well above its price on the used market.
Who should buy what
X-T3 (2018)
- Hybrid shooters who want 4K 60fps 10-bit without full-frame prices
- Street photographers who want physical dials and compact size
A5100 (2014)
- Beginners stepping up from a smartphone
- Compact travel photographers
- Casual vloggers who want APS-C quality
Quick take: The x-t3 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the a5100 is the most affordable; only the x-t3 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T3 (2018) | A5100 (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £649 | £200 |
| Sensor | APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI | 24.3MP APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 24.3MP |
| Video | 4K 60fps 10-bit (internal) | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | 425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AF | Hybrid phase-detect / contrast-detect AF, face detection |
| Stabilisation | None | None |
| Burst Rate | 11fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 6fps |
| Battery Life | 390 shots (CIPA) | ~400 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 539g (body only) | 224g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 132.5 × 92.8 × 58.8mm | 109.6 × 62.8 × 35.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.75× 3.69M-dot | None |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | 3.0" flip-up touchscreen, 921k dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-Mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | Single SD / MemoryStick PRO Duo slot |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C 3.1, Micro HDMI | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T3 | A5100 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Casual | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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