Fujifilm
X-A3
Stylish entry X-mount body with 24MP APS-C output and a flip-up touchscreen.
$599
Released Aug 2016
Fujifilm
X100VI
Fixed-lens premium compact with 40MP X-Trans and classic street photography design.
$1,599
Released Feb 2024
X100VI is 7.5 years newer.
Wins
X-A3
Wins
X100VI
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TL;DR — Key differences
- BX100VI has higher IBIS effectiveness (6 stops vs 0 stops)
- BX100VI has higher Max video bit rate (200 Mbps vs 36 Mbps)
- BX100VI has higher RAW buffer depth (52 frames vs 10 frames)
- BX100VI has higher Burst (electronic) (20 fps vs 6 fps)
- BX100VI has higher Resolution (40.2 MP vs 24.2 MP)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
X-A3
117 × 67 × 40 mm
339 g (0.75 lb / 11.96 oz)
X100VI
128 × 75 × 55 mm
521 g (1.15 lb / 18.38 oz)
X-A3 is 11mm narrower, 8mm shorter, and 15mm thinner than X100VI.
X-A3 is 182 g lighter than X100VI.
Depth (front-to-back): 40mm X-A3 · 55mm X100VI
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
X-A3
117 × 67 mm
X100VI
128 × 75 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
X-A3
117 × 40 mm
X100VI
128 × 55 mm
Sensor size, to scale
X-A3
23.5 × 15.7 mm · APS-C
369 mm² area
X100VI
23.5 × 15.7 mm · APS-C
369 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
X-A3
✓ more lensesFujifilm X
105+
native lenses available
X100VI: 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 521 g — lower is better
Battery life (CIPA)
410 shots vs 310 shots — higher is better
Reasons to choose
X100VI
Subject recognition
Adds Animal, Bird, Automobile…
IBIS effectiveness
6 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 128, 74.8, 55.3
Max video bit rate
200 Mbps vs 36 Mbps — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
52 frames vs 10 frames — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
20 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better
Animal / bird AF
Only X100VI supports it
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only X100VI supports it
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
- ✓Burst (mechanical) — Both 6 fps
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
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
X100VI
Pros
- ✓Unique fixed 23mm lens
- ✓40MP sensor
- ✓Film simulations
- ✓Compact street camera
Cons
- –Fixed lens only
- –No interchangeable lenses
- –Premium price
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, X-A3 or X100VI?
X100VI scores 10.0/10 versus 1.0/10 for X-A3 — 20fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the X-A3 and X100VI?
X-A3 is 24.2 MP and X100VI is 40.2 MP, so the X100VI captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the X-A3 and X100VI have in-body image stabilization?
X-A3 does not have IBIS, while x100VI has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the X-A3 or the X100VI?
X-A3 reaches 6 fps electronic. X100VI reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the X-A3 and X100VI?
X-A3 weighs 339 g and X100VI weighs 521 g, so the X-A3 is 182 g lighter.
Do the X-A3 and X100VI record 4K video?
X-A3: Full HD. X100VI: 4K up to 60p.
Are the X-A3 and X100VI weather sealed?
X-A3: No. X100VI: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 410 shots (CIPA) for the X-A3 and 310 shots for the X100VI, giving the X-A3 the edge.
How much does each cost?
X-A3 launched at $599 and X100VI at $1,599. The X-A3 is $1,000 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Fujifilm press materials.