Canon T3 vs Fujifilm X-A1

Cameras
Compare Cameras
Canon T3 vs Fujifilm X-A1

Leave Feedback

APS-C 323.4mm²
12.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 6400

Go in depth with our full Canon T3 Review.
See real-world photos taken with the T3.

APS-C 368.2mm²
16.3 megapixels
ISO 200 - 6400

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm X-A1 Review.
See real-world photos taken with the X-A1.

Succeeded by the Canon T5
Compare T3 vs T5

Succeeded by the Fujifilm X-A2
Compare X-A1 vs X-A2

Compare CANON T5 vs FUJIFILM X-A2

Buy From

Differences

Canon T3 advantages over Fujifilm X-A1

Lens selection
Excellent vs Good
Better lens selection gives you more options
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Longer stills battery life
More info

Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

700 vs 350 shots
Capture more photos
More telephoto lens reach
88 mm vs 76 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens

Fujifilm X-A1 advantages over Canon T3

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Larger sensor
APS-C vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Thinner
39 mm vs 77 mm
Thinner
Higher-res screen
307k vs 77k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
More pixels
16.3 vs 12.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Wider angle kit lens
24 mm vs 29 mm
Capture more of the scene with the included lens
Faster JPEG shooting
5.6 fps vs 2.9 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
30 vs 17 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

User reviews

Amazon
Adorama
Read T3 User Reviews

Amazon
Adorama
Read X-A1 User Reviews

Buy From

Your purchases support this site

Buy the Canon T3

Kit with 18-55mm lens

All T3 Deals

Your purchases support this site

Buy the Fujifilm X-A1

Kit with 16-50mm Lens

All X-A1 Deals

Review Excerpt

Well-considered ergonomics and control layout; Solid build; Good image quality; Great battery life; High-def movie capture.
Frame rate and burst depth not the best, especially for raw; Weak flash for an SLR; No sensor cleaning function; No spot metering.
Read our Canon T3 Full Review

We haven’t finished our review of the Fujifilm X-A1, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
See our Fujifilm X-A1 First Shots

The Competition

Compared to Sony DSLR-A230

Canon T3

Sony DSLR-A230

$199
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

$549
APS-C

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon T3 vs Sony DSLR-A230

Fujifilm X-A1

Sony DSLR-A230

$450
APS-C

Focus peaking
Tiltable Screen

$549
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony DSLR-A230

Compared to Nikon D3100

Canon T3

Nikon D3100

$199
APS-C

Less expensive
Fast startup

$700
APS-C

Larger sensor
Higher effective ISO

Compare Canon T3 vs Nikon D3100

Fujifilm X-A1

Nikon D3100

$450
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$700
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Fujifilm X-A1 vs Nikon D3100

Compared to Sony A37

Canon T3

Sony A37

$199
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

$600
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon T3 vs Sony A37

Fujifilm X-A1

Sony A37

$450
APS-C

Built-in Wi-Fi
Thinner

$600
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony A37

Compared to Sony NEX-3N

Canon T3

Sony NEX-3N

$199
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

$449
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon T3 vs Sony NEX-3N

Fujifilm X-A1

Sony NEX-3N

$450
APS-C

Built-in Wi-Fi
Higher-res screen

$449
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony NEX-3N

Compared to Sony NEX-5T

Canon T3

Sony NEX-5T

$199
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

$299
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon T3 vs Sony NEX-5T

Fujifilm X-A1

Sony NEX-5T

$450
APS-C

Less expensive
Internal flash

$299
APS-C

Touchscreen
In-camera panoramas

Compare Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony NEX-5T

Compare Other Cameras?