Fujifilm X-A2 vs Canon EOS Rebel T3

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-A2 and Canon EOS Rebel T3. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-A2 is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Canon EOS Rebel T3 is from Canon. Both Fujifilm and Canon are well known brands though.

Fujifilm X-A2 were released 2015 and Canon EOS Rebel T3 was released 2011. That is a 4 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Fujifilm X-A2 2015
Canon EOS Rebel T3 2011

Type of camera

Fujifilm X-A2 is a Mirrorless camera while Canon EOS Rebel T3 is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm X-A2 has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Canon EOS Rebel T3 has a "Canon APS-C"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

Camera Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Fujifilm X-A2 75 mm
Fujifilm sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Canon EOS Rebel T3 80 mm
Canon APS-C sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:

Resolution

Fujifilm X-A2 has a 16 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS Rebel T3 has 12,2 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Fujifilm X-A2 16 MP
15980544 pixels
4896 x 3264
Canon EOS Rebel T3 12,2 MP
12166656 pixels
4272 x 2848

Fujifilm X-A2 has a 31 % larger resolution than Canon EOS Rebel T3. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.

ISO range

Canon EOS Rebel T3 has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm X-A2. Canon EOS Rebel T3 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 6400 while Fujifilm X-A2 has 200 to 6400.

Camera ISO Range
Fujifilm X-A2 200-6400
Canon EOS Rebel T3 100-6400

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Fujifilm X-A2
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS Rebel T3

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm X-A2 can shoot up to 5,6 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS Rebel T3 can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm X-A2 5,6
Canon EOS Rebel T3 3

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

In this case, both Fujifilm X-A2 and Canon EOS Rebel T3 can shoot movies.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Canon EOS Rebel T3 weighs 495 gr (equal to 1.09 lb) which is 41% heavier than Fujifilm X-A2 and its 350 gr (or 0.77 lb).

Camera Weight
Fujifilm X-A2 350 gr
0.77 lb
Canon EOS Rebel T3 495 gr
1.09 lb

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Canon EOS Rebel T3 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm X-A2 and Canon EOS Rebel T3, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.

Product
Fujifilm X-A2
Canon EOS Rebel T3
Name Fujifilm X-A2 Canon EOS Rebel T3
Manufacturer Fujifilm Canon
Release Date and Price
Fujifilm X-A2
Canon EOS Rebel T3
Release Year 2015 2011
Release Date 2015-01-15 2011-02-07
MSRP 549 USD 499 USD
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Camera Type
Fujifilm X-A2
Canon EOS Rebel T3
Camera Type Mirrorless DSLR
Sensor
Fujifilm X-A2
Canon EOS Rebel T3
Sensor Size APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm) APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm)
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Resolution 4896 x 3264 pixels 4272 x 2848 pixels
Megapixels 16 MP 12,2 MP
Image Processor EXR Processor II DIGIC 4
Image
Fujifilm X-A2
Canon EOS Rebel T3
ISO Range 200 - 6400 100 - 6400
White Balance Presets 6 6
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 0 stops 0 stops
Uncompressed format RAW RAW
Optics & Focus
Fujifilm X-A2
Canon EOS Rebel T3
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Contract Detect (sensor)
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Face Detection
LiveView
Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Selective Single Point
Single
Continuous
Face Detection
LiveView
Focus Points 49 9
Lens Mount Fujifilm X

See Compatible Lenses
Canon EF
Canon EF-S

See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier APS-C Sensor (1.5x)
1.5x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 36 mm
50 mm becomes 75 mm
100 mm becomes 150 mm
200 mm becomes 300 mm
APS-C Sensor
1.6x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 38 mm
50 mm becomes 80 mm
100 mm becomes 160 mm
200 mm becomes 320 mm
Screen & Viewfinder
Fujifilm X-A2
Canon EOS Rebel T3
Articulated LCD Tilting Fixed
Screen size 3” 2.7”
Screen dots 920000 230000
Touch screen No No
Screen type 175-degree upward-tilting TFT LCD TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type No Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder Coverage 95%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.8× (0.5× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution N/A N/A
Photography features
Fujifilm X-A2
Canon EOS Rebel T3
Frames per second 5,6 fps 3 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Built-in Flash Yes Yes
Built-in Flash Range 7 meters 9 meters
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse No Yes
Metering modes Multi
Spot
Average
Multi
Center Weighted
Partial
Exposure Compensation +/- 2 (at 1/3 EV steps) +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features
Fujifilm X-A2
Canon EOS Rebel T3
Video recording Yes Yes
Video format H.264
Motion JPEG
H.264
Video resolution 1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
1280 x 720
Built-in Microphone Yes Yes
Built-in Speakers Yes No
Storage
Fujifilm X-A2
Canon EOS Rebel T3
Memory Card SD/SDHC
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Fujifilm X-A2
Canon EOS Rebel T3
HDMI Output Yes Yes
Microphone Port No No
Headphone Port No No
Wireless Yes
Built-in (802.11b/g/n)
Yes
Eye-Fi Connected
Remote Control Yes (Wired or via smartphone) Yes (E3 connector)
GPS No No
Body & Dimensions
Fujifilm X-A2
Canon EOS Rebel T3
Enviromentally sealed No No
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details NP-W126 lithium-ion battery & charger
Lithium-Ion LP-E10 rechargeable battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 410 shots 700 shots
Width 117 mm 130 mm
Height 67 mm 100 mm
Depth 40 mm 78 mm
Weight 350 gram 495 gram