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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 realised prices — auction results and completed eBay sales, never asking prices. Most saleroom figures are hammer prices, before commission; some houses publish a premium-inclusive figure, and we do not adjust for condition. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher. How this figure is calculated.

Prices updated: August 2026

Date Price Value GBP Source
Aug 2026 £99 £99 🇬🇧 eBay
Aug 2026 £87 £87 🇬🇧 eBay
Aug 2026 £90 £90 🇬🇧 eBay
Aug 2026 £34 £34 🇬🇧 eBay
Aug 2026 £16 £16 🇬🇧 eBay
Aug 2026 £110 £110 🇬🇧 eBay
Aug 2026 EUR 144 £123 🇪🇺 eBay
Aug 2026 £51 £51 🇬🇧 eBay
Jul 2026 £106 £85 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
May 2026 £60 £60 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services
Apr 2025 £12 £10 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Sep 2024 £81 £65 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Jun 2024 £62 £50 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Aug 2023 £162 £130 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Jun 2023 £30 £30 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services
Mar 2023 £94 £75 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Jan 2023 £88 £70 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions

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.