Capturing our special family moments with the Fuji X-A3 Camera – Review
It’s the month of love and what better time to capture family moments than with a Fuji X-A3 camera. It’s the perfect camera for families and more!
What is a mirrorless camera?
I had to look into that myself. So let me share that with you and my top reasons why I LOVE the Fuji X-A3 camera. I’ve left all the photos I took with this camera unedited with the exception of doing some cropping so that you can see the quality before editing. You’ll be wowed.
It is a digital camera that accepts different lenses but does not have the mirror and optical viewfinder that is in SLR cameras. This helps to keep the size and weight of the camera down. The body of the camera is also thinner than a digital SLR (DSLR).
Here’s what came in my camera kit (strap not shown in photo). The lens is a Fujifilm’s Interchangeable Lens XC 15-50mm F3.5-5.6 OIS II. If you want to get the full scoop on the technical details/features of this fabulous camera go to their site HERE.
Fuji X-A3 the perfect family camera
The Fuji X-A3 camera is ideal for me since I’m a beginner. It offers both point-and-shoot options as well as manual functions for those who are more proficient photographers. I think of myself as someone whose not quite a newbie but is not yet proficient at everything on the SLR. When I travel for work whether it’s overseas or local it’s not always practical for me to take an SLR camera with me but I want to be able to take stunning photos. The Fuji X-A3 will be my go-to camera for travel, family photos & more.
There are so many amazing features and I can’t wait to try them all. A beginner can get started and still take great photos but make time to learn all the features. It’s already bringing a whole new level to my photography and I’m stunned with some of the photos I’ve captured.
Now let’s talk about some of my favourite features. There are so many so I’m just going to list some of them.
Retro Design & Bundle
The Fuji X-A3 comes bundled with the XC 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OIS II lens and you have a choice of three colors: silver, brown or pink. I was so tempted to get pink but I suspected hubby would protest. I got brown which is what I think of as cocoa colour. The retro feel gives a “fresh” and “fashionable” impression. The top cover, front plate and top dials are made of aluminum.
Selfies
This is probably one of my daughter’s favourite features but when the three of us are doing a family outing we can take a family photo together with ease. The Fuji X-A3 has a 180° tilting LCD screen for better selfies. The rear LCD employs the slide-and-tilt mechanism so that it is not blocked by the camera body when tilted by 180 degrees to maintain 100% visibility.
Selfie prep
I want to mention that with the 24MP APS-C sensor on this camera you get better image quality in low light situations which is fabulous for evening outings. It’s also easier to isolate the subject from the background, giving you more control of depth of field. I love that.
Here’s a selfie from my daughter. The grip design of the camera makes it easy to take a self-portrait. I have small hands so knowing I can securely hold my camera while shooting a selfie is important.
Here’s what it looks like to see the LCD screen when it’s in selfie mode. I adore the LCD touchscreen. You can enable “Touch AF”, “Touch Shoot” and “Touch Zoom” where you use the pinch-out finger to use a prime lens as if it’s a zoom lens. I love that. I find it easier to get it to focus on the subject of the photo. This is one feature I don’t have on any of my other cameras.
Remember I said earlier there are so many features I can’t list them all. Well here’s a peek at some.
Image Quality and Film Simulation
My favourite feature is really two. First the image quality is stunning. It’s made possible by their newly-developed 24.2 megapixel image sensor. You can read more technical details on that HERE. Then when you start to explore the advanced filters you can go crazy with artistic photography but it’s so easy to do, just select the option
Here’s but one example of the image quality. Remember this photo has not been edited. She’s my little Valentine.
I’m always taking photos of my family and that includes our dogs and cat. I just love to go back and look at the moments that made me smile, laugh, made my heart swell and well were just special.
How about this one where I zoomed in on my daughter’s eyes. That girl and her Elizabeth Taylor lashes.
Our Little Zeus (LZ) ends up in a lot of photos because well he’s just adorable and he’s easier to snap a photo of sitting still.
I can make colours even more vibrant just by selecting that mode like in the photo below.
How about a “pop” of colour against a black and white background? 
Examples of some of the other filters. This one shows the same scene with two different filters. 
Toy Camera Filter
Ollie the cat was a little harder to capture on camera these last few days. He was not very cooperative so I selected their sports mode and multiple photos and held down the button to get a series of photos quickly.
A family moment wouldn’t be the same without our girl Luna. She’s our senior dog who is blind but oh what a sweetie.
These are just a few of the photos I’ve taken over the last few days. Imagine all the fun I’m going to have capturing all our family moments. The Fuji X-A3 camera is perfect for families and for my work too. This amateur photographer is capturing fabulous photos with ease.
Okay one more photo if you insist 🙂
More features of the Fuji X-A3
Wireless communication
Share every moment via email and SNS with easy wireless transfer to your smartphone. Transfer & save photos on your PC via Wi-Fi.
Full HD video recording
Press the dedicated Video Recording button on the rear to easily start recording full HD (1080/60p, 50p, 24p) video.
Focus with a Touch with the new smart application – FUJIFILM Camera Remote.
You can focus and trigger the camera release from your smartphone or tablet with the app.
There’s so much more so make sure to check out their site.
Disclosure: I am participating in the FujiFilm campaign managed by SJ Consulting. I received compensation in exchange for my participation in this campaign. The opinions on this blog are my own.
Janine Hwang says
February 15, 2017 at 6:29 PMI’m sure I’d take a picture of my kids first!
Robby Parks says
February 15, 2017 at 5:51 PMI would take a picture of family game night.
Carolyn Daley says
February 15, 2017 at 5:34 PMI would take a picture of my family.
Surinder Gurm says
February 15, 2017 at 5:11 PMMy dog Bailey
janine a says
February 15, 2017 at 4:47 PMi would take a pic of what I am always taking pics of lol, my toddler son 🙂
Dayle B. says
February 15, 2017 at 2:41 PMThat would be our cute baby Grandson, who just love to have his pic. taken.
Wow, sure would like to snag this swag of a amazing camera. for out family to use.
carrie l says
February 15, 2017 at 2:08 PMtotally take a photo of my new wheels
Cory Fillion says
February 15, 2017 at 12:36 PMIt would be awesome to win this camera.
The first thing I would take a picture of would be my cats to get to know the camera.
Thanks for having this contest.
Darren Scrubb says
February 15, 2017 at 12:16 PMI would take a picture of a cell phone I want to buy.
aaron reck says
February 15, 2017 at 11:30 AMI would go to the lake and take some nature shots. Very beautiful in my area.
amy delong says
February 15, 2017 at 11:12 AMi will take pics of my kids first
vicki lorenz says
February 15, 2017 at 9:55 AMI would take a photo of my grandsons! That was easy!
Jody Arbogast says
February 15, 2017 at 6:03 AMI would take a picture of my Beautiful Grandkids. I need to take a Spring photo for this year.
Kim Keithline says
February 15, 2017 at 4:56 AMI would take pictures of my family especially my grandchildren
Janice Gabriel says
February 15, 2017 at 1:50 AMI’d take a picture of my sleek racing animal, my little cat Cody.
Maria Carlin says
February 14, 2017 at 8:23 PMI would take constant pictures of my family. I love art.
Aaron B. says
February 14, 2017 at 6:09 PMI would take a picture of my nephews and niece.
Michelle S says
February 14, 2017 at 11:06 AMI would take a picture of flowers or trees first. I love taking nature shots. Please don’t tell my family that they come second for the picture!
Mary Boudreau says
February 14, 2017 at 10:00 AMProbably take a picture of the family
Michelle Golemi says
February 14, 2017 at 6:24 AMI would take pictures of my 3 kids!
Gloria Roy says
February 13, 2017 at 3:32 PMI would pictures of my grandchildren:)
Aimee says
February 13, 2017 at 12:46 PMA picture of my kids and my pets together.
Jessica Mancuso says
February 13, 2017 at 11:42 AMI would take a picture of my 3 kidlets
yvonne says
February 13, 2017 at 8:24 AMthe first thing I would take a picture of is my daughter and our cat.
Jennifer McClenahan says
February 13, 2017 at 7:23 AMI would probably take a picture of my cat since he’s usually the closest subject to me 🙂
Mansah says
February 12, 2017 at 6:51 PMI am a freelance makeup artist, so I would take a picture of the first client I have with my new camera!
Mark Villanueva says
February 12, 2017 at 2:51 PMI would take a picture of my girls
Ericka Bissell says
February 12, 2017 at 12:17 PMI would take pictures of my 12 year old choc lab furbaby!! She’s beautiful!!
lynne meilleur says
February 12, 2017 at 10:43 AMI’d take pictures of all the kids and animals in my life!
Bella K says
February 12, 2017 at 9:04 AMMy family 🙂
amber michiels says
February 12, 2017 at 8:47 AMwould love to win something for a change this would be fantastic
Marcie says
February 11, 2017 at 9:13 PMI would take family photos with this!
Pearl Saban says
February 11, 2017 at 6:11 PMI’d take a pic of us as a family — rare to get us all in.
Erica B. says
February 11, 2017 at 5:22 PMI’d take a picture of my daughter.
Julie Matek says
February 11, 2017 at 1:09 PMThis camera sounds amazing! I love that the body of the camera is also thinner than a digital SLR (DSLR). The different filters are great also:)
AD says
February 11, 2017 at 11:38 AMFirst think I would take a picture of would be my adventures on my trip to Iceland next month. I love photography!
elizabeth p says
February 11, 2017 at 1:29 AMI would love to see if we could actually get a great shot of our old man cat George.
Dana Miller says
February 10, 2017 at 9:43 PMMost definitely my first photo would be of my daughter. I want to take more photos as she is growing and changing so fast. Too fast!
Tamara R says
February 10, 2017 at 9:27 PMI would take a photo of the wildlife living near my pond.
lorna says
February 10, 2017 at 5:49 PMI’d take a picture of our first granddaughter who will be born very soon.
Hean says
February 10, 2017 at 2:44 PMI would take it on every adventure I go on to take picture with my Beautiful family.
Amber S says
February 10, 2017 at 10:32 AMMy kids would be the first ones I would take pictures of
Wendy Jacinto says
February 10, 2017 at 9:45 AMI would love to take a pic of my daughter & dog!
Katie Mitchell says
February 10, 2017 at 9:06 AMI would take a picture of my daughter. She is my favourite “model”. 🙂 I love how professional your pictures look! I love taking pictures, but I’m not very good at it, and I rely entirely too heavily on my phone as my “camera”.
Powered by Mom says
February 10, 2017 at 9:57 AMI get that my daughter is my favourite model too. awww and thank you, this camera really does a lot of the work to get awesome photos. Now that I’ve tried it if I didn’t have one already I’d buy it lol
Angela says
February 10, 2017 at 6:04 AMI love photography and this looks like a great option to choose from!
Jeannie Pratt says
February 10, 2017 at 3:56 AMThis is nice!!!!!
Denae Boucher says
February 9, 2017 at 9:28 PMA picture of my cat or family!
Christa Bengtsson says
February 9, 2017 at 8:47 PMThe first thing I would take a picture of is my kids and then my cats 🙂
Kathy Thorn says
February 9, 2017 at 7:02 PMI would take a picture of my grandson.
Courtney A says
February 9, 2017 at 5:24 PMI would take a picture of my cats or tortoise 🙂
Ron says
February 9, 2017 at 11:56 AMpictures of my dogs
Darren Scrubb says
February 9, 2017 at 10:58 AMI would take a picture of a car I want to buy.
Kim M says
February 9, 2017 at 10:39 AMI would take a picture of my family
Kristi F says
February 9, 2017 at 9:44 AMI would love to take a picture of the sunset.
Amber Warfield says
February 9, 2017 at 9:39 AMI would first take a picture of my boys! This camera looks amazing!
Angela P says
February 9, 2017 at 7:40 AMI would take pictures of my kids and our coming soon addition to the family, I would also love to get some maternity pictures with my kids so this would be awesome
Jonathan Cutner says
February 9, 2017 at 7:28 AMPictures of my people!
s powell says
February 9, 2017 at 4:08 AMLooks like a great camera to take pictures of nature and my family
Marlene V. says
February 8, 2017 at 8:39 PMMy puppy!
Eric Marks says
February 8, 2017 at 8:05 PMSunrise over the Bay of Fundy.
Jessica G says
February 8, 2017 at 7:48 PMI would take a picture of all the unique icicle formations outside in the trees and neighborhood trees
Lynn T. says
February 8, 2017 at 7:35 PMI would try to get a nice picture of my niece, i haven’t been able to capture a good picture of her standing still or in the moment. She keeps moving and my iphone doesn’t do what i want it to do
Margaret Huitema says
February 8, 2017 at 7:05 PMThis would be great to win!
Brooke says
February 8, 2017 at 6:08 PMI would take a picture of my 2 fur babies!
zcb257 says
February 8, 2017 at 5:42 PMMy pup of course 😉
Mollie Bowers says
February 8, 2017 at 5:34 PMI would love to win one, what an awesome camera!!
Lisa Johnston says
February 8, 2017 at 5:10 PMI would take a picture of my husband and kids 🙂
Joy D says
February 8, 2017 at 4:32 PMI would photograph the beautiful birds the come to visit my backyard feeders during these cold winter months.
Tabby72 says
February 8, 2017 at 3:45 PMI’d take a picture of my daughter!
SarahJ says
February 8, 2017 at 3:35 PMI would take a photo of my husband first.
Ron says
February 8, 2017 at 3:09 PMI would take a picture of my wife since it’s been too long.
Sarah N. says
February 8, 2017 at 3:03 PMProbably take a picture of my baby that is due in March.
Jenny L. says
February 8, 2017 at 2:23 PMI would take a selfie with my new kitten.
Ira says
February 8, 2017 at 2:19 PMMy kids ask me to take pictures of their creations 10 times a day, so one of them will be the first with this win 🙂
Margaret H says
February 8, 2017 at 2:16 PMi WOULD TAKE PICTURES OF MY GRANDKIDS
Shannon Dana says
February 8, 2017 at 1:56 PMI’d take a selfie of my super-excited face showing how happy I am to FINALLY have a quality camera in my life!
Aarone Mawdsley says
February 8, 2017 at 1:50 PMmy dog
Sarah Oswald says
February 8, 2017 at 1:49 PMI would use this to take pictures for my nephew’s upcoming wedding. Thanks for the chance to win it!
Brad says
February 8, 2017 at 12:59 PMI would definitely take pictures of my boys first
Edith Rennes says
February 8, 2017 at 12:49 PMThe first thing I’d take a picture of is the pier at White Rock.
Corrina Paisley says
February 8, 2017 at 12:29 PMI would totally take pictures of myself with my boys (chihuahua & minpin) Charlie & Leon to share with my husband who is currently working in SK for the next 6 months. He’d love that, as would we. 🙂
Calvin F. says
February 8, 2017 at 11:53 AMProbably my cat, because he is the cutest little lion ever.
Vanessa L. says
February 8, 2017 at 11:21 AMI would take a picture of my cat first. He’s too adorable not to!
Sam S says
February 8, 2017 at 11:07 AMI’d probably take a photo of our dog.
Julie A Fields says
February 8, 2017 at 10:52 AMMy daughter with our pets.
katie k says
February 8, 2017 at 10:14 AMI would first take family photos – I have a 6 month old niece so we have to capture those photos now before it’s too late!
Mike Gismondi says
February 8, 2017 at 9:29 AMI would take a picture of my kids!
Cairine says
February 8, 2017 at 9:21 AMI would first take a picture of my flower gardens. This of course is after all the snow has gone and the flowers are blooming. It may be awhile before this happens.
Ina Samson says
February 8, 2017 at 9:15 AMI would take a picture of my beautiful puppy.
Michelle says
February 8, 2017 at 9:14 AMI would take a picture of the birds in my backyard feeder.
kyle rogerson says
February 8, 2017 at 8:05 AMThe quality looks amazing !! Also love the little selfie handle !! lol
Linda SVAROVSKY says
February 8, 2017 at 7:41 AMI would take pictures of my daughter
Chris Anderson says
February 8, 2017 at 7:17 AMI would take a picture of my beautiful wife! We just had our first baby in August and she looks absolutely radiant!
Anita D. says
February 8, 2017 at 7:14 AMI am expecting my first child so I would love to win this camera to be able to capture all of these moments:)
Rachel says
February 8, 2017 at 6:56 AMI would take a picture of birds. Mostly wildlife
Douglas Lobel says
February 8, 2017 at 6:45 AMI would take a picture of my family first!
Manuel Vizcaya says
February 8, 2017 at 6:42 AMI’ll be taking photos of my family when I first get this camera.
Morgan Stewart says
February 8, 2017 at 6:32 AMI would take pictures with my friends and of nature to start off. I’m also heading on vacation soon so I would definitely bring this camera with me!
elldubbs says
February 8, 2017 at 5:50 AMI would use this to take photos of my beautiful city.
Diana Powell says
February 8, 2017 at 5:17 AMThis looks like an amazing camera . Would love to take some action shots of my dogs catching the frisbee.
Meekyung says
February 8, 2017 at 4:53 AMI would take a picture of my daughters
Robert Young says
February 8, 2017 at 4:42 AMMy dog
Kathleen Roffey says
February 8, 2017 at 3:59 AMI would take a picture of my family
Melissa Fowers says
February 8, 2017 at 3:33 AMI would take pictures of my kids who are 4 and 8!
adriana says
February 7, 2017 at 8:25 PMI would take a picture of my niece and nephew.
Shannon says
February 7, 2017 at 8:00 PMMy wee ones, of course! and the beautiful Bruce Peninsula(where I call home!)
Stephanie Liske says
February 7, 2017 at 7:25 PMI would take a picture of my babies!
valerie simons says
February 7, 2017 at 4:43 PMI am just learning photography and this would be awesome
Kimberly Flickinger says
February 7, 2017 at 4:13 PMI need one of these cameras, love your pictures.
Debbie Petch says
February 7, 2017 at 3:18 PMMy sweet 2 baby cats!
Clair Palmer says
February 7, 2017 at 2:28 PMI would take a picture of my boys
Darlene Demell says
February 7, 2017 at 2:26 PMThe first thing I would take a picture of is our grandchidlren.
tammy cordery says
February 7, 2017 at 2:11 PMI would take a family picture and post it on my facebook page. I need a camera so much. I would use it for my homeschool pictures. This is so great.
lv says
February 7, 2017 at 1:54 PMkids and cats
Vickie says
February 7, 2017 at 11:33 AMIF we win..first thing would be a picture of my fur baby for her painted portrait I’m having of her.
Second, sunsets from our up coming beach vacation
Treen Goodwin says
February 7, 2017 at 5:18 AMI would take a pic of my new grandson 🙂 he’s precious , i can’t help but take pics of him <3
Annette C. says
February 6, 2017 at 9:58 PMFlowers & plants … looking forward to taking pictures at the upcoming Orchid Show, African Violet show, & Canada Blooms this year
Andrea says
February 6, 2017 at 6:32 PMI would take a picture of my kids!
Wayne Roberts says
February 6, 2017 at 6:15 PMThese cameras look very innovation! !!
abedabun dawn says
February 6, 2017 at 4:28 PMWhat is the first picture I would take if I were to win? My 3 y/o grand daughter.
MaryAnne LaRocque-Ouamar says
February 6, 2017 at 3:01 PMI would take a portrait photo of my husband and me. Then all Canadian family together.
Crystal Rogers Walker says
February 6, 2017 at 1:51 PMI would first take pics of my Grandkids and very often as possible, they won’t be little forever
Leanne S says
February 6, 2017 at 11:38 AMI’d take photos of all the snow that we currently have here.
Darlene Sullins says
February 6, 2017 at 10:17 AMI’d take a picture of my horses!
Wendy Rafferty says
February 6, 2017 at 9:40 AMI would take some amazing pictures of my kids together for Valentine’s Cards. I don’t have any recent portrait quality photos! Amazing Camera! Great review!
Valerie Lerma says
February 6, 2017 at 9:39 AMmy family
SUMMER PLEWES says
February 6, 2017 at 8:30 AMIt would of course be the children~ Then pets, then most likely food lol
Sarah VM says
February 6, 2017 at 6:05 AMI would take a picture of my daughter first.
Cindy Brooks says
February 6, 2017 at 2:20 AMMy first picture would be of my favorite subject, our grandson!
Ellen Thompson says
February 5, 2017 at 8:59 PMI think I would take a picture of my kids first. They are growing up so fast and I would love to have more good quality pictures of them.
Dina Lindquist says
February 5, 2017 at 7:50 PMI’d take photos of my cats!
Sandra Watts says
February 5, 2017 at 7:03 PMI would take tons of pictures of my grand children. It would be great to have a nice camera to do that.
wen budro says
February 5, 2017 at 6:54 PMI learned that this camera does not have a mirror. It does come with filters so that you can be artistic with your shots. Fuji makes quality products so I would definitely want to purchase one for myself.
Elissa Mahler says
February 5, 2017 at 6:32 PMMy best friend would have a blast with this. Thank you for sharing this review.
Nicole Hutcheson says
February 5, 2017 at 5:45 PMI do not have a real camera, this would be amazing!
Laurent L says
February 5, 2017 at 5:17 PMI’d do wildlife photography and take pictures of dogs.
Debra Holloway says
February 5, 2017 at 5:01 PMThis camera takes amazing pictures. I have got to get one of these.
Rebecca says
February 5, 2017 at 3:12 PMI would take a pic of my baby boy first
Tina F says
February 5, 2017 at 2:52 PMI would take pictures of my kids first then my great nieces and nephews(who are wee ones)
Kaitlyn F says
February 5, 2017 at 2:46 PMI’ve been wanting to invest in a good quality camera for a while, but it’s so hard to decide when there’s so many models to choose from! I really love the look of this camera and the photos are nice too. I think the first thing I would take a picture of would probably be my adorable cat.
Marcie W. says
February 5, 2017 at 12:35 PMI would take photos of my three children first!
Robin M says
February 5, 2017 at 11:35 AMI’d photograph my kids.
Jennifer Van Huss says
February 5, 2017 at 10:45 AMI would take a family pic!! We haven’t had one since my daughter was born almost 6 years ago!
Maria says
February 5, 2017 at 10:28 AMwhat a wonderful present for my son this would be. His camera is non functioning.
Jody D says
February 5, 2017 at 9:26 AMI am sure there would be more kitty pictures in the future!
Jim says
February 5, 2017 at 8:58 AMI would take a picture of my son, playing in his brand new sandbox we built for him! He loves it so much and has all of his construction toys in it.
Carolyn Massey says
February 5, 2017 at 7:37 AMI would take a picture of my 3 great grand babies. Love all the things this camera can do.
Carolle H says
February 5, 2017 at 6:12 AMI would go to for a nice walk in the wood and take pictures 😉
Kim Henrichs says
February 5, 2017 at 5:52 AMI would capture a great sunrise!
ET Pruitt says
February 5, 2017 at 1:22 AMI would take pictures of my garden
Aaron says
February 5, 2017 at 12:37 AMI would first take a picture of the bunnies outside.
Melinda says
February 4, 2017 at 10:13 PMI would take a picture of my lovely mom!
Emily Morelli says
February 4, 2017 at 10:07 PMThe first thing I’d take a picture of if I won, is my daughter, of course!
angela eagle says
February 4, 2017 at 9:59 PMId take a picture of my nephews new baby boy
Nidhi Chauhan says
February 4, 2017 at 8:43 PMI would love to give this phone to my brother living in Canada who recently started his collage. He can use this great quality camera to click pictures all around. Thank you for the chance!
Justine says
February 4, 2017 at 8:40 PMI would take pictures of my kids they are the joy and love in my life..I love looking at pictures of them
Dotty J Boucher says
February 4, 2017 at 8:21 PMI would take pictures of my grandchildren, my hubby, my three cats, birds, flowers and who knows what else.. fun stuff!
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Jen L says
February 4, 2017 at 8:08 PMI would photograph my cats and experiment with the filters!
Tammie F says
February 4, 2017 at 8:05 PMToo cool, lots of pics of my family!
katrina gehman says
February 4, 2017 at 7:54 PMI’m pretty sure my kids would be the first picture i would take with this. After that, i’m sure they would take selfies of themselves.
Sylvia Reddom says
February 4, 2017 at 7:14 PMI would (of course) take a selfie with my beloved hubby who taught me how to use a camera when we were newlyweds (46 years ago!) Now we tonnes of photos for our online “memory books” of travels!
Kris S. says
February 4, 2017 at 7:01 PMWow! I was just looking at mirror less camera! I love photography and take pictures of everything. I’d most likely take a pics of my kiddo! ?