Upgrade Guide

Fujifilm X-A5→Fujifilm X-A3

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Fujifilm

X-A5

£153 used

2018

→

Upgrade to

Fujifilm

X-A3

£158 used (+£4)

2016

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Skip it

The X-A3 offers little measurable spec improvement over the X-A5. Spend the money on glass instead.

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Full spec comparison

Spec	X-A5	X-A3
Price	£153 used	£158 used
Released	2018	2016	↓
Sensor	24.2MP APS-C CMOS	24.2MP APS-C CMOS
Resolution	24MP	24MP
Video	4K/15p, 1080p/60	Full HD 1080p/60
Autofocus	Hybrid AF (contrast + phase detection), 91 areas, face and eye detection	Contrast-detect AF, 77 areas, face and eye detection
Stabilisation	No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only)	No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only)
Burst Rate	6fps	6fps
Battery Life	~450 shots (CIPA)	~410 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	361g (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 touch LCD, 1.04M 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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