Fujifilm X-A7 vs X-A3
The X-A7 leads on more headline specs, but the X-A3 counters on price and size.
The short version
The Fujifilm X-A7 and Fujifilm X-A3 are both Fujifilm X-A bodies. The X-A7 is the newer of the two, arriving in 2019. At launch the X-A7 was $699 and the X-A3 $599, making the X-A3 the more affordable of the two.
On paper the X-A7 is the stronger body of the two. It gives you face/eye-detection AF, 4K/30p video, and 440-shot battery life, with a few smaller wins on top of that.
The X-A3 can't match those numbers. What it has going for it is a lower price, a smaller footprint, or just being the body you'd rather carry.
So which one? If you want face/eye-detection AF, get the X-A7. If the simpler, cheaper option is closer to what you actually need, the X-A3 is the smarter buy. And the X-A3 costs less — $599 at launch.
Where the X-A7 wins
- +face/eye-detection AF
- +4K/30p video
- +440-shot battery life
- +a lighter 320 g body
Where the X-A3 wins
No clear wins on the headline specs — its case is price, size, or feel.
X-A7 vs X-A3: full specs
| Spec |  X-A72019 · $699 |  X-A32016 · $599 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Release year | 2019 | 2016 |
| Launch price | $699 | $599 |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Sensor & Image | ||
| Megapixels | 24.2 MP | 24.2 MP |
| Sensor generation | Bayer | Bayer |
| Processor | Unnamed Bayer engine | EXR Processor II |
| ISO range | 200–12800 | 200–6400 |
| Autofocus & Burst | ||
| AF points | 425 | 49 |
| Subject detection | face-eye | none |
| Burst (fps) | 6 | 6 |
| Video | ||
| Max video | 4K 30p | 1080p 60p |
| Codec | H.264 | H.264 |
| Log profile | No | No |
| Physical | ||
| Stabilization | None | None |
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| LCD | 3.5" flip touch | 3" flip touch |
| Weather sealed | No | No |
| Weight | 320 g | 339 g |
| Storage | ||
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Card types | SD UHS-I | SD UHS-I |
| Power | ||
| Battery | NP-W126S | NP-W126S |
| Battery life (CIPA) | 440 shots | 410 shots |
| Software | ||
| Film sims | 5 | 5 |
Highlighted cells are best in class between these two. Specs sourced from public Fujifilm product pages.