Olympus XA3
The Olympus XA3 is a compact 35mm film camera from the Olympus XA series of clamshell-design pocket compacts. It was produced in the 1980s and positioned as an easy-to-carry everyday camera for print film users.
At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the Olympus XA3 have ranged from around £12 to £160, with mid-condition examples typically selling for £80–£95. These are saleroom hammer results and exclude buyer's premium, so retail asking prices today in 2026 tend to sit noticeably higher. Condition drives value heavily: scruffy or untested bodies sell cheaply, while clean, working examples are what buyers are willing to pay a premium for.
Sales History
Prices shown are UK auction hammer results — the wholesale level achieved in the saleroom. Neither buyer’s nor seller’s commission is included. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher.
Prices updated: April 2025
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| Apr 2025 | £12 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 226) Title: An Olympus XA3 Compact Viewfinder Camera
Description:
black, body F-G, usage marks and small dent on the back, battery tested, battery check works, shutter not working. |
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| Sep 2024 | £81 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Auction (Lot 83) Title: An Olympus XA3 Compact Viewfinder Camera
Description:
red, body G, shutter working, battery tested, metering does not seem to work, shutter always fires about 1 second, with working A11 flash. |
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| Jun 2024 | £62 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Auction (Lot 201) Title: An Olympus XA3 35mm Viewfinder Camera
Description:
black, body G, shutter works, appears to be metering correctly, viewfinder hazy, flash control lever appears stuck, also with A16 flash, untested. |
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| Aug 2023 | £162 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 192) Title: An Olympus XA3 Red Edition 35mm Compact Camera
Description:
red, body VG, shutter working, with A11 Flash, unit working, with instruction manual, (Qty: 1) |
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| Mar 2023 | £94 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 210) Title: An Olympus XA3 35mm Viewfinder Camera
Description:
black, body G, shutter working when batteries are inserted, optics G-VG, together with A11 flash, (Qty: 1) |
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| Jan 2023 | £88 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 177) Title: An Olympus XA3 35mm Compact Camera
Description:
black, body G-VG, shutter working, optics G-VG, together with A11 Electronic Flash, flash working at time of auctions, in maker's carry case, (Qty: 1) |
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Frequently asked questions
What is an Olympus XA3 worth today?
Recent UK auction hammer results place the XA3 between roughly £12 for rough or untested bodies and £160 for the cleanest examples, with a typical value around £85–£95.
How much does an Olympus XA3 sell for at UK auction?
It sells for anywhere from about £12 to £160 at the hammer depending on cosmetic and mechanical condition, with most clean working examples landing near £90.
Is the Olympus XA3 a good buy at current prices?
At the current price range it is reasonable value for a pocketable 35mm compact, but because parts support is limited, paying more for a tested, fully working body is usually the safer choice.