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Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony A3000

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S9400W front
 
Sony Alpha A3000 front
Portability
69
Imaging
62
Features
54
Overall
58

Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony A3000 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Introduced January 2014
Sony A3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
  • Launched August 2013
  • New Model is Sony a3500
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony A3000 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm S9400W and Sony A3000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) and the A3000 (20MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm S9400W (1/2.3") and A3000 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm S9400W was released 5 months after the A3000 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S9400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm S9400W scores vs the A3000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Sony A3000

 Fujifilm S9400W A3000 
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the Fujifilm S9400W

 A3000 Fujifilm S9400W 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm S9400W and Sony A3000

 Fujifilm S9400W A3000 
LaunchedJanuary 2014August 2013Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony A3000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S9400W comes with outer measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and 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 S9400W and Sony A3000 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S9400W compared to the A3000.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony A3000 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S9400W and A3000 is 61 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony A3000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony A3000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The pic here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S9400W and A3000.

To sum up, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm S9400W due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Sony A3000 will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony A3000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony A3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony A3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A3000 as a Portrait photography camera
37
MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
77
manual focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Street photography highlights
Sony A3000 Street photography highlights
41
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competitors (670 grams)
56
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (411 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Sports photography factors
Sony A3000 Sports photography factors
55
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (500 per charge)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
59
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
great battery life (470 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Travel photography factors
Sony A3000 Travel photography factors
54
better than average battery life (500 shots)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (670g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
60
great battery life (470 CIPA)
MP count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (411 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Landscape photography details
Sony A3000 Landscape photography details
44
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
better than average battery life (500 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
70
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (470 CIPA)
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W as a Vlogging camera
Sony A3000 as a Vlogging camera
26
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
heavier than competitors (670 grams)
26
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competitors (411 grams)
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony A3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9400W and Sony A3000
 Fujifilm FinePix S9400WSony Alpha A3000
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S9400W Sony Alpha A3000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2014-01-06 2013-08-27
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ image
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5456 x 3632
Maximum native ISO 12800 16000
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 201k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.47x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100)
Flash options Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 AVCHD, H.264, MP4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670g (1.48 lb) 411g (0.91 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 500 images 470 images
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $330 $398