Upgrade Guide
Fujifilm X-A2→Fujifilm X-A3
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the X-A2. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the X-A3
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Resolution24MP vs 16MP (+8MP)
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Generation1 year newer (2016 vs 2015)
Suitability by genre
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | X-A2 | X-A3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +0.2 | ||
| Street | +0.1 | ||
| Travel | +0.1 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +0.1 | ||
| Documentary | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Landscape | +0.5 | ||
| Wildlife | +0.1 | ||
| Casual | +0.6 | ||
| Food | +0.6 | ||
| Macro | +0.4 | ||
| Architecture | +0.6 | ||
| Astrophotography | +0.2 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | X-A2 | X-A3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £105 used | £158 used | |
| Released | 2015 | 2016 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | |
| Resolution | 16MP | 24MP | ↑ |
| Video | Full HD 1080p/30 | Full HD 1080p/60 | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF, 49 areas | Contrast-detect AF, 77 areas, face and eye detection | |
| Stabilisation | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) | |
| Burst Rate | 5.6fps | 6fps | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~410 shots (CIPA) | ~410 shots (CIPA) | |
| Weight | 350g (with battery) | 339g (with battery) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed | |
| Viewfinder | None (rear screen only) | None (rear screen only) | |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting LCD, 920k dots | 3.0" tilting touch LCD, 1.04M dots | |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fujifilm X-mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD slot | Single SD slot |
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