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Predecessor: |
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Fujifilm X-A2
X-A2 vs X-A3
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Successor: |
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Fujifilm X-A5
X-A3 vs X-A5
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Model Number: |
E-PL2 |
X-A3 |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
Compact System Camera |
Compact System Camera |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
Yes |
Retail Price: |
$599.99 |
$599.95 |
Street Price: |
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$549.00 |
Date Available: |
2011-01-15 |
2016-10-15 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
16.8 oz
(476 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
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18.8 oz
(534 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
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Size: |
4.5 x
2.9 x
1.7 in.
(115 x
73 x
42 mm)
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4.6 x
2.6 x
1.6 in.
(117 x
67 x
40 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
Live MOS |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
Panasonic |
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Effective Megapixels: |
12.3 |
24.2 |
Sensor Format: |
4/3 |
APS-C |
Sensor size: |
224.9mm2 (17.30mm x 13.00mm) |
368.95mm2 (23.50mm x 15.70mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
4.29 microns |
3.92 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
2.0x |
1.5x |
Aspect Ratio: |
4:3 |
3:2 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
Fixed |
Fixed |
Self-Cleaning: |
Yes |
Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
Yes |
No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
55 |
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DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
21.4 |
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DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
10.2 |
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DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
573 |
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Image Resolution: |
4032 x 3042
(12.3 MP,
4:3), 3200 x 2400
(7.7 MP,
4:3), 2560 x 1920
(4.9 MP,
4:3), 1600 x 1200
(1.9 MP,
4:3), 1280 x 960
(1.2 MP,
4:3), 1024 x 768
(0.8 MP,
4:3), 640 x 480
(0.3 MP,
4:3) |
6000 x 4000
(24.0 MP,
3:2), 4242 x 2832
(12.0 MP,
3:2), 3008 x 2000
(6.0 MP,
3:2), 6000 x 3376
(20.3 MP,
16:9), 4240 x 2384
(10.1 MP,
16:9), 3008 x 1688
(5.1 MP,
16:9), 4000 x 4000
(16.0 MP,
1:1), 2832 x 2832
(8.0 MP,
1:1), 2000 x 2000
(4.0 MP,
1:1), 9600 x 1440
(13.8 MP,
Other), 2160 x 9600
(20.7 MP,
Other), 6400 x 1440
(9.2 MP,
Other), 2160 x 6400
(13.8 MP,
Other) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG (EXIF 2.2), RAW (.ORF) |
JPEG (Exif Ver 2.3), .RAF RAW, RAW + JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
3.0 |
5.9 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (30)
640x480 (30)
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1920x1080 (60p/50p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p/24p)
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Movie File Format: |
AVI (Motion JPEG) |
H.264 (MOV) with stereo sound |
Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
Yes |
n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
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n/a |
HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
Micro Four Thirds |
Fujifilm X |
Lens: |
M.Zuiko MSC Digital ED m14-42mm f3.5-5.6 Zoom Lens |
FUJINON XC 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS II; 12 all glass elements in 10 groups including 3 aspherical elements and 1 ED element; 7 round-edged aperture blades |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
28 -
84mm
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24 -
76mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
14 -
42mm
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16 -
50mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
3.00x |
3.13x |
Aperture Range: |
f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - f/22 |
f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - f/22 |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
25 cm to Infinity
9.8 in to Infinity
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15 cm to Infinity
5.9 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
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Filter Thread: |
n/a |
58.0mm |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
No |
Yes |
Digital Zoom: |
No |
No |
Digital Zoom Values: |
n/a |
n/a |
Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
11-point contrast detection w/ tracking |
Contrast Detection: Single point AF: 11x7 (Changeable size of AF frame among 5 types), Zone AF: 3x3 / 5x5 / 7x7 from 77 areas on 11x7 grid, Wide/Tracking AF (up to 9 area) |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
No |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
No / LCD
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No / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
Optional EVF |
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Focus Peaking: |
No |
Yes |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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n/a
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
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Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
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Eye-level Viewfinder: |
No |
No |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
460,000 dots
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1,036,800 dots
(345,600 px)
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Touchscreen: |
No |
Yes |
Articulating Screen: |
No |
Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
No |
Selfie Screen: |
No |
Yes |
Max Playback Zoom: |
14.0x |
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Top Deck Display: |
No |
No |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
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6400 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
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200 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto (200 - 6400), 200 - 6400 (1/3, 1 EV steps) |
200-6400, Extended output sensitivity equivalent ISO 100, 12800 and 25600; AUTO1, AUTO2, AUTO3 |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Lamp, Fluorescent 1/2/3, Daylight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Custom WB, One-touch WB |
Fine, Shade, Fluorescent light (Daylight), Fluorescent light (Warm White), Fluorescent light (Cool White), Incandescent light, Custom1-3, Underwater |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/4000 - 60 sec |
1/32000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 3.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 3.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
324-zone Digital ESP, Center Weighted Average, Spot (with Highlight/Shadow mode) |
TTL 256-zones metering: Multi, Spot, Average |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
22 Scene Modes; 6 Art Filters (can be combined) |
Scene: Portrait Enhancer, Landscape, Sports, Night; Film Simulation (PROVIA/STANDARD, Velvia/VIVID, ASTIA/SOFT, CLASSIC CHROME, PRO Neg Hi, PRO Neg. Std, MONOCHROME, MONOCHROME+Ye FILTER, MONOCHROME+R FILTER, MONOCHROME+G FILTER, SEPIA); Dynamic range setting: AUTO (100-400%), 100%, 200%, 400%; Multiple Exposure; Advanced Filters (Toy camera, Miniature, Pop color, High-key, Low-key, Dynamic tone, Fish-eye, Soft focus, Cross screen, Partial color (Red / Orange / Yellow / Green / Blue / Purple)); Motion Panorama |
Self Timer: |
2 or 12 seconds |
2, 10, Smile, Buddy, Group seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
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Yes |
High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
Yes |
Flash Modes: |
TTL-Auto, Auto, Manual, Off |
Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchr, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander; Red-eye reduction available |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
7.0 m /
23.0 ft.
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5.0 m /
16.4 ft.
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Flash Range Description: |
Depends on lens aperture |
GN=5m (ISO 100) or 7m (ISO 200) |
Max Flash Sync: |
1/160 |
1/180 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 3.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 2.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
Hot Shoe |
Hot shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
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Trigger Only |
Usable Memory Types: |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
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UHS-I |
Other Memory: |
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Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
RAW (.ORF) |
.RAF RAW, RAW + JPEG |
Movie File Format: |
AVI (Motion JPEG) |
H.264 (MOV) with stereo sound |
Included Memory: |
No memory included |
No memory included |
Included Memory Type: |
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Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
Yes |
NFC: |
No |
No |
Bluetooth: |
No |
No |
Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
Microphone Jack: |
No |
No |
Headphone Jack: |
No |
No |
External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
Optional Cable Release |
Wi-Fi or optional RR-90 wired remote |
Connections (extended): |
Accessory Port II, Multi Connector (USB/AV), Mini HDMI (Type C), Cable Release |
Micro (Type D) HDMI |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
1.03 |
1.01 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
1.01 |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
Unlimited |
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Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
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0.98 |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
Yes |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
3.0 |
5.9 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
14 |
9 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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5.8 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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6 |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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5.8 |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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6 |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.43 seconds |
0.37 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.248 seconds |
0.194 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
0.62 seconds |
0.43 seconds |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.068 seconds |
0.048 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): |
11-area full AF lag: 0.461 |
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Startup Time: |
1.3 seconds |
2.0 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
0.8 seconds |
1.5 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: |
2.7 seconds |
3.4 seconds |
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
280 shots |
410 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
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Battery Life, Video: |
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary BLS-5 |
Proprietary NP-W126S |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
Proprietary BLS-5 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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1 x Proprietary NP-W126S Lithium-ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
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No |
Internal Charging Supported: |
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Yes |
Included Software: |
OLYMPUS Master 2 Software CD-ROM |
Viewer software, RAW File Converter, etc. available via download |
OS Compatibility: |
Windows, MacOS |
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Notes & Features: |
Changes from E-PL1: Updated body, bundled with new 14-42mm MSC lens, Live Guide II, 6 Art Filters: Pop Art, Soft Focus, Grainy, Pin, Diorama, Dramatic Tone, 3" 460K-dot LCD, Support for SDXC cards, Top Shutter Speed now 1/4000s, Top ISO now 6400, Face Detection with new Eye Detect, 22 Scene Modes, Accessory Port 2, BLS-5 Battery. Available in black, white, silver and red. |
Available in Silver, Brown and Pink. |