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FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony A3000

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
FujiFilm FinePix JV100 front
 
Sony Alpha A3000 front
Portability
69
Imaging
62
Features
54
Overall
58

FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony A3000 Key Specs

FujiFilm JV100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
  • 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JV105
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
  • Launched August 2013
  • Refreshed by Sony a3500
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony A3000 Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the FujiFilm JV100 versus Sony A3000, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the JV100 (12MP) and A3000 (20MP) and the JV100 (1/2.3") and A3000 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The JV100 was launched 4 years prior to the A3000 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm JV100 being a Compact camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the JV100 scores vs the A3000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV100 over the Sony A3000

 JV100 A3000 

Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the FujiFilm JV100

 A3000 JV100 
LaunchedAugust 2013February 2010More recent by 43 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm JV100 and Sony A3000

 JV100 A3000 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony A3000 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JV100 offers outside dimensions of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony A3000 has measurements of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

See the FujiFilm JV100 versus Sony A3000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the JV100 versus the A3000.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony A3000 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JV100 and A3000 is 96 and 69 respectively.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony A3000 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony A3000 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through specs. The photograph underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the JV100 and A3000.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The JV100 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony A3000 will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older JV100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony A3000 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony A3000 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony A3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Portrait photography features
Sony A3000 Portrait photography features
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
77
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Street photography factors
Sony A3000 Street photography factors
55
lighter than competitors (126g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (411g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Sports photography highlights
Sony A3000 Sports photography highlights
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
59
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
good battery power (470 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Travel photography details
Sony A3000 Travel photography details
56
lighter than competitors (126 grams)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
60
good battery power (470 shots)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (411 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A3000 as a Landscape photography camera
23
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
70
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3")
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (470 CIPA)
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Vlogging features
Sony A3000 Vlogging features
25
lighter than competitors (126 grams)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
26
features face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
does not have external mic support
heavier than competition in class (411 grams)
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony A3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV100 and Sony A3000
 FujiFilm FinePix JV100Sony Alpha A3000
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JV100 Sony Alpha A3000
Also Known as FinePix JV105 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2010-02-02 2013-08-27
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ image
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 5456 x 3632
Highest native ISO 1600 16000
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 37-111mm (3.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.2-4.3 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Amount of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.47x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 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
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 gr (0.28 pounds) 411 gr (0.91 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 1068
Other
Battery life - 470 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $99 $398