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| Predecessor: |
Fujifilm X-A2
X-A2 vs X-A3 |
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| Successor: |
Panasonic GF2
GF1 vs GF2 |
Fujifilm X-A5
X-A3 vs X-A5 |
| General | ||
| Model Number: | GF1 | X-A3 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | Compact System Camera | Compact System Camera |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | Yes |
| Retail Price: | $899.95 | $599.95 |
| Street Price: | $549.00 | |
| Date Available: | 2009-10-01 | 2016-10-15 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: | 10.1 oz (285 g) |
18.8 oz
(534 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
| Size: |
4.7 x
2.8 x
1.4 in. (119 x 71 x 36 mm) |
4.6 x
2.6 x
1.6 in. (117 x 67 x 40 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | Live MOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Panasonic | |
| Effective Megapixels: | 12.1 | 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: | 4.33 microns | 3.92 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 2.0x | 1.5x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 4:3, 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | Fixed |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes | Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 54 | |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 21.2 | |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 10.3 | |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 513 | |
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
4000 x 3000
(12.0 MP,
4:3), 4000 x 2672 (10.7 MP, 3:2), 4000 x 2248 (9.0 MP, 16:9), 2816 x 2112 (5.9 MP, 4:3), 2816 x 1880 (5.3 MP, 3:2), 2816 x 1584 (4.5 MP, 16:9), 2992 x 2992 (9.0 MP, 1:1), 2112 x 2112 (4.5 MP, 1:1), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1360 (2.8 MP, Other), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1504 x 1504 (2.3 MP, 1:1) |
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 v2.21), RAW | JPEG (Exif Ver 2.3), .RAF RAW, RAW + JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 2.9 | 5.9 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (60/30)
848x480 (30) 640x480 (30) 320x240 (30) |
1920x1080 (60p/50p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p/24p) |
| Movie File Format: | AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG | H.264 (MOV) with stereo sound |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | No |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | n/a |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | No | n/a |
| HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | Micro Four Thirds | Fujifilm X |
| Lens: | Panasonic 14-45mm f/3.5-5.6 LUMIX G VARIO ASPH. MEGA OIS | 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 - 90mm | 24 - 76mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 14 - 45mm | 16 - 50mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 3.21x | 3.13x |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5 (W) / f/5.6 (T) - f/22 | f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - f/22 |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
30 cm to Infinity 11.8 in to Infinity |
15 cm to Infinity 5.9 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: | ||
| Filter Thread: | 52.0mm | 58.0mm |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes | No |
| Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 4x | n/a |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Contrast detection with Face detect, AF tracking, 23-area, 1 area | 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? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | LCD | No / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | Optional EVF mounted in flash hotshoe | |
| Focus Peaking: | No | Yes |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | ||
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | ||
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | No |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 460,000 dots | 1,036,800 dots (345,600 px) |
| Touchscreen: | No | Yes |
| Articulating Screen: | Yes | Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | |
| Selfie Screen: | Yes | |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 16.0x | |
| Top Deck Display: | No | No |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 6400 | |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 200 | |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, Intelligent ISO | 200-6400, Extended output sensitivity equivalent ISO 100, 12800 and 25600; AUTO1, AUTO2, AUTO3 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, Flash, White Set 1, White Set 2, Color Temperature Setting | 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 | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | 144-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot | 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: | Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Architecture, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Illuminations, Sports, Party, Baby 1/2, Pet, Food, Travel Date | 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 10 seconds | 2, 10, Smile, Buddy, Group seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | |
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchr, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander; Red-eye reduction available |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 6.0 m / 19.7 ft. | 5.0 m / 16.4 ft. |
| Flash Range Description: | Lens dependent | GN=5m (ISO 100) or 7m (ISO 200) |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/160 | 1/180 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe | Hot shoe |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | Trigger Only | |
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | UHS-I | |
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | RAW | .RAF RAW, RAW + JPEG |
| Movie File Format: | AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG | H.264 (MOV) with stereo sound |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| 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 DMW-RSL1 cable remote | Wi-Fi or optional RR-90 wired remote |
| Connections (extended): | Remote socket, mini HDMI | Micro (Type D) HDMI |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.70 | 1.01 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.69 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 8 | |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 0.98 | |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | Yes |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 2.9 | 5.9 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 13 | 9 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 5.8 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 6 | |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 5.8 | |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 6 | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.41 seconds | 0.37 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.104 seconds | 0.194 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.89 seconds | 0.43 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.072 seconds | 0.048 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
| Startup Time: | 1.4 seconds | 2.0 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.9 seconds | 1.5 seconds |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 5.8 seconds | 3.4 seconds |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 380 shots | 410 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary 7.2v 1250mAh | Proprietary NP-W126S |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary 7.2v 1250mAh Lithium-ion rechargea | 1 x Proprietary NP-W126S Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | No | |
| Internal Charging Supported: | Yes | |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | PhotofunStudio HD, SILKYPIX Developer Studio, USB Driver | Viewer software, RAW File Converter, etc. available via download |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS | |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | "Ultra-portable, stylish, interchangeable lens camera". Micro Four Thirds lens mount, built-in flash, flash hot-shoe, optional EVF, Intelligent Auto, HD movies, HDMI output. | Available in Silver, Brown and Pink. |
