Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony A3000

Let's examine more closely at the Fujifilm JX550 versus Sony A3000, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the A3000 (20MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm JX550 (1/2.3") and A3000 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm JX550 was brought out 20 months prior to the A3000 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm JX550 being a Compact camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm JX550 matches up against the A3000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix JX550 and Sony Alpha A3000. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm JX550 Gallery and Sony A3000 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JX550 offers outer dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst 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).

Examine the Fujifilm JX550 versus Sony A3000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 compared to the A3000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX550 and A3000 is 95 and 69 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JX550 and A3000.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm JX550 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony A3000 will offer extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JX550 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.