Do you want to spend a lot of money on retro cameras? Fuji X-A3 Reviews

[PConline evaluation] The Fuji X-A3 was a single-electric camera introduced last year. Compared with Fujifilm's recent launch of a series of heavyweight new products, this new product for entry-level users is not very eye-catching, but this does not mean that Its strength is relatively poor. On the contrary, it is a selling point in the same price range. Is a personalized single-electric camera. Let's take a look at some of the features of this camera.

First, after the first evaluation

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The Fuji XA series is a single-input series for entry-level users. The X-A3 is the third product of the series. It is positioned higher than the new X-A10, and therefore is more functional and configuration-rich. Of course, these two new products are aimed at entry users, so new features have been added to the gameplay.

The appearance of the fuselage still retains the style of Fuji's retro rangefinder camera. This time, the colors are more refined and the overall metal texture is stronger. This is the style of the current trend. Young people in particular like it very much. The X-A3, which is richer in configuration than the X-A10, is even more advantageous in advanced learning photography.

Compared with the X-A10, the Fuji X-A3 has increased the hot shoe interface. In addition, the screen also supports touch screen operation. This setting is more in line with the use habits of entry users, and it can also be a weapon for photography enthusiasts to increase their operating speed. In terms of playability, the X-A3 is more advanced than the X-A10.

The Fuji X-A3 kit is also equipped with an XC 16-50mm lens that is standard for entry models. Although this lens is made of plastic material, the silver paint finish can also be very good texture, and it is very light, and the image quality is in the entry sheet. The electrical sockets are also remarkable, and they can afford high imaging of the X-A3.

Second, Fuji X-A3 design

Fuji X-A3 is the biggest selling point on the appearance of retro style and colorful color, silver metallic paint and many colors are very good, plus a straight line of body design, the overall retro flavor, different color matching camera can show different Temperament, dark color with silver hardness, suitable for male users, and pink with silver is a kind of small fresh feeling, more suitable for female users. Because of the positioning, the Fuji X-A3 is made of plastic material, and the other high-end Fuji single-cameras with no metal body touch texture are good. In addition, the surface textures of the three body colors are also different. The fine twigs are used in the brown skin, and the rough twigs are used in the pink.

The kit lens used with the Fuji X-A3 is the XC16-50mm lens. This lens uses a silver paint that matches the silver of the X-A3 body. The overall match is harmonious, and the X-A3 uses a 16-50mm kit. When the lens supports 7cm closest focusing distance, add some macro shooting performance.

Fuji X-A3 uses a newly developed 24.2 million pixel APS-C format sensor, the output of the same with the high-level Fuji camera, is currently the mainstream APS-C format pixel value. The default sensitivity range is ISO200-6400, and it is used with Fujifilm's many high quality lenses. The output effect preserves the high sharpness and bright colors of Fuji cameras.

Fuji X-A3 overall button layout and the previous generation of X-A2 is basically the same, but the overall design has a major change, the original body of the lower part of the whole black design is replaced with the same color of the fuselage of the silver, buttons The number, function, etc. have not changed, and the same as the previous generation, the body lines are more concise, without the X-A2 stout feeling, the body surface has become more smooth, reducing some unexpected design.

The Fuji X-A3 handle has the same protrusion amplitude as the previous generation, and even the handle shape is similar, but the top of the handle of the X-A3 extends to the top of the machine, and the X-A2 is flush with the position of the skin, and the new generation of the handle is the counterpart of the hand. More support and more comfortable holding.

The Fuji X-A3 on the button layout is the same as the X-A2. Only one Fn key is set on the top of the fuselage, providing a design for two mode dials with one mode dial. There isn't much to say about the keys, because the key functions are the same as the previous generation.

The focus mode dial is newly added on the X-A3. It is the same as other high-end cameras. It adopts a dial-type switching method. The more commonly used single-focus and manual focus are set at two stages of the gear, and the silver design is also Very beautiful. Looks like there is a sense of luxury.

The X-A3 is the same as the X-A2 in terms of the design of the button position, but the protrusions on the thumb position have been replaced with a better-quality orange peel plastic. It seems that the high-end grip damping is also improved, compared to the smooth plastic surface of the previous generation. It's easier to hold the camera.

Fuji X-A3's flash adopts a foldable design. The opening method is a mechanical lever. When the lever is on the side of the camera body, the flash can be popped up. Because of the mechanical lever, the camera can turn on the flash without turning on the power. You can adjust the flash angle by hand to achieve a bounce flash effect.

As an entry-level single camera, the Fuji X-A3 has only two data interfaces, namely the HDMI interface and the Mirco USB interface. However, the common microphones and remote control interfaces on the high-end models are not equipped on this product. For the X-A3, the camera is its most important function, and remote control and other functions are also achieved through the WiFi wireless connection, so eliminating the expansion interface that many users of this product do not need, in order to reduce costs.

The Fuji X-A3 uses an NP-W126 battery. This is a generic battery model for Fuji Electric's single-camera camera, which can be used on higher-level cameras. In addition, the X-A3's charging method uses a mirco USB charger for direct charging. It does not require the charger to charge, and it can also be used for outdoor charging. It is more convenient design.

Fuji XC16-50mm lens standard hood is black plastic, the color of the hood does not change because of the lens and the body's color change, after installing it looks a little unexpected, or when not in use look better.

Third, Fuji X-A3 features

1, self-timer function

Like the Fuji X-A10, the X-A3 is a self-portrait camera that supports the 180-degree turn of the LCD screen. The folding design of the camera adopts a 45 degree turn, and it can be turned 180 degrees upwards. The LCD screen needs to be pulled upward to turn the screen. This design is actually a self-portrait switch.

Rear dial press instead of shutter button function

When the Fuji X-A3 turned itself forward, the pressing function of the multi-function wheel on the back turned into a shutter button. By pressing the multi-function wheel, the shutter could be released. This design greatly facilitates the holding method of the self-timer and presses the action of the shutter. No longer awkward, but you can also hold the camera more securely. It is a very reasonable design.

The eye detection focus function can identify the eye and focus

Fuji X-A3 eye detection autofocus function is also designed for self-timer, so in the self-timer, do not need to click the screen to select the focus, the camera will automatically focus on the eyes of people, to ensure that the self-photograph of the face is clear. The eye detection function can be recognized even with glasses.

2, wireless connection function

The Fuji X-A3 has a built-in WiFi wireless connection function. By connecting a mobile phone, the X-A3 without a remote control interface can realize the functions of a mobile phone remote control camera. In addition, the photos in the camera can be wirelessly transmitted to the mobile phone, and a maximum of 2G images can be transmitted at a time. In most occasions, photos can be easily transferred to mobile phones for sharing.

Fuji instax SHARE SP-2 Connection Fuji X-A3 Print Photos

In addition, Fuji's wireless connection function also has a special instax printer connection setting, which is used to set up Fuji instax photo printers. After setting up the connection for the first time, the next option can be used to print the photographed photos directly. This fun printer, combined with the Fuji camera, can indeed be a good toy for young people.

Fourth, Fuji XA sensitivity test

The following screenshot shows the red box as shown above

Fuji X-A3 different ISO noise test ISO screenshots screenshot two 100

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Fuji X-A3 uses the latest 24.2 million pixel APS-C frame sensor, but not Fuji X-Trans CMOS sensor, so it is a low-pass filter sensor, with the lens set for shooting, details of the record still appear Not bad. The graininess under high light sensitivity is not obvious. ISO1600 still doesn't have much discernible noise, and the picture started to look a bit rough at ISO 3200. The default sensitivity range of the X-A3 is ISO200-6400. ISO100 and ISO12800 and 25600 are interpolated. ISO12800 still has good details. However, when ISO25600 is used, the screen is obviously color-resolved, noise is also high, and practicality is not nearly.

Fifth, Appreciation of Fuji X-A3 proofs

1, Fuji X-A3 machine shooting

Aperture: F5.6 Shutter: 1/64 sec ISO:200 (Click to view original image)

Aperture: F6.4 Shutter: 1/32 sec ISO: 200 (Click to view original image)

Aperture: F5.6 Shutter: 1/128 sec ISO:200 (Click to view original image)

Aperture: F5.6 Shutter: 1/8 sec ISO: 200 (Click to view original image)

Aperture: F5.6 Shutter: 1/64 sec ISO:200 (Click to view original image)

The Fuji X-A3's imaging performance is similar to that of other Fuji cameras. It is highly praised for its high sharpness and beautiful colors. Although it is a kit lens shot, the maximum aperture value of the lens is somewhat tight. It requires the cooperation of light, but the actual shooting effect. From a point of view, the imaging performance of the Fuji XC 16-50mm kit lens is very good, at least in the kit lens of each entry APS-C format camera, the details are expressed well, and Fuji XF The series is not too bad compared to the lens, which is a rare point.

High-sensitivity proofs

Aperture: F5.6 Shutter: 1/128 sec ISO:1600 (Click to view original image)

Aperture: F6.4 Shutter: 1/128 sec ISO: 800 (Click to view original image)

Aperture: F6.4 Shutter: 1/256 sec ISO: 800 (Click to view original image)

Aperture: F6.4 Shutter: 1/64 sec ISO:800 (Click to view original image)

Aperture: F6.4 Shutter: 1/16 sec ISO:800 (Click to view original image)

Aperture: F3.5 Shutter: 1/64 sec ISO:800 (Click to view original image)

Aperture: F5.6 Shutter: 1/128 sec ISO:1600 (Click to view original image)

Aperture: F4 Shutter: 1/64 sec ISO:800 (Click to view original image)

Aperture: F4 Shutter: 1/128 sec ISO: 800 (Click to view original image)

Aperture: F5.6 Shutter: 1/256 sec ISO: 1600 (Click to view original image)

Aperture: F4.7 Shutter: 1/128 sec ISO: 2500 (Click to view original image)

Aperture: F5.6 Shutter: 1/128 sec ISO: 2500 (Click to view original image)

Fuji X-A3 uses a new 24.2 million pixel sensor, but not the X-Trans CMOS series, but from the perspective of high-sensitivity imaging performance, this image sensor quality for the entry-level series is still not disappointing, below ISO1600 It is difficult to perceive the presence of noise. Even if the screen is raised to ISO 2500, the screen has a gray grainy appearance, but the details of the screen are still not erased and the original details of the object can be displayed. However, the automatic white balance under warm light is somewhat magenta, it looks slightly uncomfortable and needs to be corrected later.

2, Fuji X-A3 with XF35mm F1.4 lens shooting

Aperture: F2 shutter: 1/32 sec ISO: 400 (click to view original image)

Aperture: F2 Shutter: 1/64 sec ISO: 400 (Click to view original image)

Aperture: F2 shutter: 1/32 sec ISO: 400 (click to view original image)

Aperture: F2 Shutter: 1/64 sec ISO: 800 (Click to view original image)

Aperture: F2 Shutter: 1/128 sec ISO:800 (Click to view original image)

Aperture: F2 Shutter: 1/64 sec ISO: 800 (Click to view original image)

Aperture: F2.5 Shutter: 1/64 sec ISO: 800 (Click to view original image)

Aperture: F1.4 Shutter: 1/64 sec ISO:800 (Click to view original image)

Aperture: F4 Shutter: 1/1024 sec ISO: 200 (Click to view original image)

Aperture: F4 Shutter: 1/256 sec ISO: 200 (Click to view original image)

Aperture: F1.4 Shutter: 1/32 sec ISO: 400 (Click to view original image)

When the Fuji X-A3 is connected to the Fuji XF large aperture lens, in addition to being more useless, the background blur effect can be easily obtained, while the sharpness performance is also on a grade. Of course, the cost of subsequent upgrades is relatively high. For users who purchase the X-A3, it is a significant expenditure.

Sixth, PConline evaluation room summary

Fuji X-A3 advantages and disadvantages summary advantages and disadvantages

1,24 million pixels larger promotion
2, 180 degrees before the screen
3, a variety of film simulation
4, retro modeling

1, slightly stronger plastic body

The entry-level single-camera competition is fierce, and due to cost constraints, it has entered a bottleneck period, and it is very difficult for hardware to have very exciting new features to market. Fuji X-A3 is no exception, although the replacement of the new sensor, the pixel was raised to 24.2 million, but the setting, including the difference between the shape design and the previous generation is not large, the plastic body texture and XT, XE series The metal body is worse. Instead, it has added a lot of self-timer, film simulation capabilities, and made breakthroughs in soft play.

Fuji XA series developed to the third generation, many of the settings have been qualitative, X-A3 is only on the basis of the previous generation of minor repairs and small changes to become more functional products. In product maturity, Fuji X-A3 is the best in this series. The difference in performance between the higher and the lower camera is also minimal. Although the sensor-to-sleeve configuration is relatively basic, the imaging effect still inherits the advantages of the Fujifilm camera. Sharpness and high image quality are all guaranteed. There is absolutely no perception of eye-dropping because of the low price, and even surprisingly found that shooting quality is better than other products with the same price.

Fuji X-A3 kit price 4399 yuan, which is the past single-camera sells the hottest price segment, today is the starting price of no anti-camera, compared to less than 4000 yuan Fuji X-A10, X-A3 With hot shoe and touch screen settings, manual functions are also slightly more abundant. It is helpful to follow-up with various attachments for advanced learning. The retro design with a variety of color options is also a favorite place for young people. Fuji X-A3 is a worthy product in this price segment.