FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony A3000
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony A3000 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony A3000 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix JV100 and Sony Alpha A3000. The complete galleries are viewable at FujiFilm JV100 Gallery and Sony A3000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV100 over the Sony A3000
JV100 | A3000 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the FujiFilm JV100
A3000 | JV100 | |||
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Launched | August 2013 | ![]() | February 2010 | More recent by 43 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the FujiFilm JV100 and Sony A3000
JV100 | A3000 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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.
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.

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

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.

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FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony A3000 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JV100 | Sony Alpha A3000 | |
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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 |