Fujifilm
X-A3
Stylish entry X-mount body with 24MP APS-C output and a flip-up touchscreen.
$599
Released Aug 2016
Fujifilm
X100V
Previous-gen fixed 23mm f/2 street camera — still hugely popular and hard to find.
$1,399
Released Feb 2020
X100V is 3.4 years newer.
Wins
X-A3
Wins
X100V
5 categories tied
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TL;DR — Key differences
- BX100V has higher Max video bit rate (200 Mbps vs 36 Mbps)
- BX100V has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 6 fps)
- BX100V has higher Burst (mechanical) (11 fps vs 6 fps)
- BX100V has higher RAW buffer depth (17 frames vs 10 frames)
- AX-A3 has lower Weight (339 g vs 478 g)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
X-A3
117 × 67 × 40 mm
339 g (0.75 lb / 11.96 oz)
X100V
128 × 75 × 53 mm
478 g (1.05 lb / 16.86 oz)
X-A3 is 11mm narrower, 8mm shorter, and 13mm thinner than X100V.
X-A3 is 139 g lighter than X100V.
Depth (front-to-back): 40mm X-A3 · 53mm X100V
Sensor size, to scale
X-A3
23.5 × 15.7 mm · APS-C
369 mm² area
X100V
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
X-A3
✓ more lensesFujifilm X
105+
native lenses available
X100V: mount data unavailable
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
X-A3
Subject recognition
Adds Human
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 116.9, 66.9, 40.4
Weight
339 g vs 478 g — lower is better
Battery life (CIPA)
410 shots vs 350 shots — higher is better
Reasons to choose
X100V
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 128, 74.8, 53.3
Max video bit rate
200 Mbps vs 36 Mbps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only X100V supports it
Weather sealing
Only X100V supports it
Microphone jack (3.5mm)
Only X100V supports it
Burst (mechanical)
11 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
17 frames vs 10 frames — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 12,800
- ✓AF points / zones — Both 425
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
X-A3
Pros
- ✓24MP APS-C
- ✓Flip-up screen
- ✓Affordable used
Cons
- –No EVF
- –No 4K
- –Entry controls
X100V
Pros
- ✓Classic design
- ✓Leaf shutter
- ✓Film simulations
- ✓Proven street camera
Cons
- –Superseded by X100VI
- –Fixed lens
- –No IBIS
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, X-A3 or X100V?
X100V scores 6.5/10 versus 1.0/10 for X-A3 — 30fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the X-A3 and X100V?
X-A3 is 24.2 MP and X100V is 26.1 MP, so the X100V captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the X-A3 and X100V have in-body image stabilization?
X-A3 does not have IBIS, while x100V does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the X-A3 or the X100V?
X-A3 reaches 6 fps electronic. X100V reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the X-A3 and X100V?
X-A3 weighs 339 g and X100V weighs 478 g, so the X-A3 is 139 g lighter.
Do the X-A3 and X100V record 4K video?
X-A3: Full HD. X100V: 4K up to 30p.
Are the X-A3 and X100V weather sealed?
X-A3: No. X100V: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 410 shots (CIPA) for the X-A3 and 350 shots for the X100V, giving the X-A3 the edge.
How much does each cost?
X-A3 launched at $599 and X100V at $1,399. The X-A3 is $800 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.