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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony A3000

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Sony Alpha A3000 front
Portability
69
Imaging
62
Features
54
Overall
58

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony A3000 Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix F305EXR
Sony A3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
  • Introduced August 2013
  • Refreshed by Sony a3500
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony A3000 Overview

Below is a in depth review of the FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony A3000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the F300EXR (12MP) and A3000 (20MP) and the F300EXR (1/2") and A3000 (APS-C) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The F300EXR was brought out 4 years earlier than the A3000 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm F300EXR being a Compact camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the F300EXR matches up versus the A3000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Sony A3000

 F300EXR A3000 
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 A3000 F300EXR 
IntroducedAugust 2013July 2010More recent by 37 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Sony A3000

 F300EXR A3000 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony A3000 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm F300EXR comes with outer dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony A3000 has sizing of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony A3000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the F300EXR compared to the A3000.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony A3000 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the F300EXR and A3000 is 91 and 69 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony A3000 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony A3000 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the F300EXR and A3000.

As you can see, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The F300EXR featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sony A3000 will give extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older F300EXR is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony A3000 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony A3000 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony A3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A3000 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2")
lack of RAW files
77
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Street photography highlights
Sony A3000 Street photography highlights
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2")
lack of RAW files
56
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (411g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Sports photography advice
Sony A3000 Sports photography advice
34
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2")
lack of phase detect AF
59
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Travel photography details
Sony A3000 Travel photography details
63
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
60
better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
megapixel count good (20MP)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (411 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Landscape photography with Sony A3000
38
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
70
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (470 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Vlogging advice
Sony A3000 Vlogging advice
30
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
26
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (411 grams)
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony A3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Sony A3000
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXRSony Alpha A3000
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR Sony Alpha A3000
Also Known as FinePix F305EXR -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-07-21 2013-08-27
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR BIONZ image
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 5456 x 3632
Highest native ISO 3200 16000
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.3 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Total lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.47x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD, H.264, MP4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215g (0.47 lb) 411g (0.91 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 78
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.8
DXO Low light score not tested 1068
Other
Battery life - 470 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal -
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $280 $398