Emisar D3AA vs Fenix E12 V3.0 size comparison
The Fenix E12 V3.0 is 2.5 mm (0.10 in) longer than the Emisar D3AA, and 4.7 mm narrower at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (with battery vs without battery), so compare them with care.
The Fenix E12 V3.0 is 2.5 mm (0.10 in) longer than the Emisar D3AA, and 4.7 mm narrower at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (with battery vs without battery), so compare them with care.
Dimensions
| Emisar D3AA Check price ↗ | Fenix E12 V3.0 Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 79 mm (3.11 in) | 81.5 mm (3.21 in)+2.5 mm |
| Head / width | 24 mm (0.94 in) | 19.3 mm (0.76 in)−4.7 mm |
| Body | 19 mm (0.75 in) | 17.4 mm (0.69 in)−1.6 mm |
| Weight | 36 g without battery | 53.9 g with battery |
| Battery | 14500 / AA | AA |
| Max output | — | 200 lm |
| Throw | — | 78 m |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Price | $35.81 at intl-outdoor.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 | $29.95 at fenixlighting.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 |
| Source | intl-outdoor.com sourced Output depends on LED option | fenixlighting.com sourced |
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D3AA vs E12 V3.0: how they differ
Size and weight
The Emisar D3AA is the shorter light: 79 mm (3.11 in) against 81.5 mm (3.21 in), a difference of 2.5 mm (3%). At its widest point the Fenix E12 V3.0 is 4.7 mm slimmer (19.3 vs 24 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Emisar D3AA: 36 g without battery; Fenix E12 V3.0: 53.9 g with battery), so they are not directly comparable.
Brightness and throw
The Fenix E12 V3.0 is rated at 200 lm; we have no published maximum for the Emisar D3AA. Output for the Emisar D3AA depends on the LED option chosen.
Battery
The Emisar D3AA runs on removable 14500 / AA batteries; the Fenix E12 V3.0 runs on a removable AA battery. For scale, a 14500 cell is about 14 × 50 mm and a AA about 14.5 × 50.5 mm (nominal).
Price
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Emisar D3AA was $35.81 at intl-outdoor.com and the Fenix E12 V3.0 $29.95 at fenixlighting.com, so the Fenix E12 V3.0 cost $5.86 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Type
Both are EDC lights in our catalog with a tube body.
Which should you buy?
Choose the Fenix E12 V3.0 if you want a slimmer profile (4.7 mm narrower). On the specs we track, the Fenix E12 V3.0 is ahead or level everywhere; the Emisar D3AA makes sense mainly if its price, interface or a feature we don't track suits you better. We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.
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D3AA vs E12 V3.0 FAQ
Which is smaller, the Emisar D3AA or the Fenix E12 V3.0?
The Emisar D3AA is the shorter light: 79 mm (3.11 in) against 81.5 mm (3.21 in), a difference of 2.5 mm (3%). At its widest point the Fenix E12 V3.0 is 4.7 mm slimmer (19.3 vs 24 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Emisar D3AA: 36 g without battery; Fenix E12 V3.0: 53.9 g with battery), so they are not directly comparable.
Which is cheaper, the Emisar D3AA or the Fenix E12 V3.0?
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Emisar D3AA was $35.81 at intl-outdoor.com and the Fenix E12 V3.0 $29.95 at fenixlighting.com, so the Fenix E12 V3.0 cost $5.86 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Do the Emisar D3AA and Fenix E12 V3.0 use the same battery?
The Emisar D3AA runs on removable 14500 / AA batteries; the Fenix E12 V3.0 runs on a removable AA battery. For scale, a 14500 cell is about 14 × 50 mm and a AA about 14.5 × 50.5 mm (nominal).
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Sources
- Emisar D3AA: specs from Emisar product page (manufacturer). Price $35.81 from intl-outdoor.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
- Fenix E12 V3.0: specs from Fenix product page (manufacturer). Price $29.95 from fenixlighting.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
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