Fujifilm X-A3 vs X-A5
The X-A5 leads on more headline specs, but the X-A3 counters on a lighter 339 g body.
The short version
The Fujifilm X-A3 and Fujifilm X-A5 are both Fujifilm X-A bodies. The X-A5 is the newer of the two, arriving in 2018. At launch the X-A3 was $599 and the X-A5 $499, making the X-A5 the more affordable of the two.
On paper the X-A3 is the stronger body of the two. It gives you a lighter 339 g body.
The X-A5 isn't far behind. It hits back with face/eye-detection AF, 4K/15p video, and 450-shot battery life.
So which one? If you want a lighter 339 g body, get the X-A3. If face/eye-detection AF is closer to what you actually need, the X-A5 is the smarter buy. And the X-A5 costs less — $499 at launch.
Where the X-A3 wins
- +a lighter 339 g body
Where the X-A5 wins
- +face/eye-detection AF
- +4K/15p video
- +450-shot battery life
X-A3 vs X-A5: full specs
| Spec |  X-A32016 · $599 |  X-A52018 · $499 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Release year | 2016 | 2018 |
| Launch price | $599 | $499 |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Sensor & Image | ||
| Megapixels | 24.2 MP | 24.2 MP |
| Sensor generation | Bayer | Bayer |
| Processor | EXR Processor II | EXR Processor II |
| ISO range | 200–6400 | 200–12800 |
| Autofocus & Burst | ||
| AF points | 49 | 91 |
| Subject detection | none | face-eye |
| Burst (fps) | 6 | 6 |
| Video | ||
| Max video | 1080p 60p | 4K 15p |
| Codec | H.264 | H.264 |
| Log profile | No | No |
| Physical | ||
| Stabilization | None | None |
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| LCD | 3" flip touch | 3" flip touch |
| Weather sealed | No | No |
| Weight | 339 g | 361 g |
| Storage | ||
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Card types | SD UHS-I | SD UHS-I |
| Power | ||
| Battery | NP-W126S | NP-W126S |
| Battery life (CIPA) | 410 shots | 450 shots |
| Software | ||
| Film sims | 5 | 6 |
Highlighted cells are best in class between these two. Specs sourced from public Fujifilm product pages.