Reasons to choose X-A3
Released in 2016, X-A3 has about 369 mm² of sensor area, 24.2 MP effective resolution, and a 339 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Fujifilm X-A3
vs Nikon D500
VS
Sensor area
369 mm²
X-A3369 mm²
D500- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The X-A3 and D500 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
Key specification differences
X-A3MetricD500
24.2 MPEffective pixels20.9 MP
23.5 × 15.7Sensor23.5 × 15.7
3.9 µmPixel pitch4.2 µm
15.25 µm²Pixel area17.65 µm²
6.56 MP/cm²Pixel density5.66 MP/cm²
1.53Crop factor1.53
1,920 × 1,080Maximum video3,840 × 2,160
339 gWeight760 g
SD/SDHC/SDXCStorageSD/SDHC/SDXC/XQD
NP-W126S lithium-ion battery Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion EN-EL15 rechargeable battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The X-A3 and D500 have the same sensor area. The X-A3 has the lighter body. The X-A3 has the higher effective resolution. The X-A3 and D500 were both released in 2016. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose D500
Released in 2016, D500 has about 369 mm² of sensor area, 20.9 MP effective resolution, and a 760 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.