Fujifilm X-A3 vs XF10: full comparison

The XF10 leads on more headline specs, but the X-A3 counters on 410-shot battery life.

Also searched as XA3 vs XF10, and in the other order as XF10 vs XA3.

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The short version

The Fujifilm X-A3 and Fujifilm XF10 are Fujifilm APS-C bodies from different lines — the X-A and the XF10. The XF10 is the newer of the two, arriving in 2018. At launch the X-A3 was 599 USD and the XF10 499 USD, making the XF10 the more affordable of the two.

On paper the X-A3 is the stronger body of the two. It gives you 410-shot battery life.

The XF10 isn't far behind. It hits back with face/eye-detection AF, 4K/15p video, and a lighter 279g body.

So which one? If you want 410-shot battery life, get the X-A3. If face/eye-detection AF is closer to what you actually need, the XF10 is the smarter buy. And the XF10 costs less — 499 USD at launch.

Where the X-A3 wins

  • +410-shot battery life

Where the XF10 wins

  • +face/eye-detection AF
  • +4K/15p video
  • +a lighter 279g body

Who should buy the X-A3 or XF10?

Buy the X-A3 if…

Pick the X-A3 if 410-shot battery life matters to you. It is the better fit for buyers who already lean toward X-A handling. Read the full X-A3 review for the use-case-specific pros and cons.

Buy the XF10 if…

Pick the XF10 if face/eye-detection AF, 4K/15p video matters to you. It also launched cheaper at 499 USD. It is the better fit for buyers who already lean toward XF10 handling. Read the full XF10 review for the use-case-specific pros and cons.

X-A3 vs XF10: pros and cons

Fujifilm X-A3Fujifilm XF10
  • 24.2 MP Bayer sensor in 339g
  • Touchscreen with flip-up selfie screen
  • 1080p/60 video
  • 410-shot CIPA battery life
  • Lightest Fuji ever at 279g
  • Cheapest fixed-lens Fuji at 499 USD
  • Phase-detect AF with face/eye detection
  • Fixed 28mm-equiv f/2.8 lens
  • Contrast-detect AF only
  • No viewfinder, no IBIS, 1080p video
  • 4K capped at 15 fps, no log
  • No viewfinder, no IBIS, fixed LCD

Pros and cons mirror the in-house X-A3 review and XF10 review.

X-A3 vs XF10: full specs

SpecProduct photo of the Fujifilm X-A3X-A3
2016 · $599
Product photo of the Fujifilm XF10XF10
2018 · $499
General
Release year20162018
Launch price599 USD499 USD
StatusDiscontinuedDiscontinued
Sensor & Image
Megapixels24.2 MP24.2 MP
Sensor generationBayerBayer
ProcessorEXR Processor IIUnnamed Bayer engine
ISO range200–6400200–12800
Autofocus & Burst
AF points4991
Subject detectionnoneface-eye
Burst (fps)66
Video
Max video1080p 60p4K 15p
CodecH.264H.264
Log profileNoNo
Physical
StabilizationNoneNone
ViewfinderNoneNone
LCD3" flip touch3" fixed touch
Weather sealedNoNo
Weight339g279g
Storage
Card slots11
Card typesSD UHS-ISD UHS-I
Power
BatteryNP-W126SNP-95
Battery life (CIPA)410 shots330 shots
Software
Film sims55

Highlighted cells are best in class between these two. Specs sourced from public Fujifilm product pages.

In-depth reviews

For the full long-form review of each camera, see the Fujifilm X-A3 review and the Fujifilm XF10 review. Each one carries the full spec breakdown, pros and cons, and where this body sits in the current Fujifilm lineup.