Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony A3000

Here is a extensive comparison of the Fujifilm SL1000 and Sony A3000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) and the A3000 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm SL1000 (1/2.3") and A3000 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm SL1000 was brought out 7 months before the A3000 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm SL1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm SL1000 scores versus the A3000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 and Sony Alpha A3000. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm SL1000 Gallery and Sony A3000 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm SL1000 offers outer measurements of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") and a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs) whilst the Sony A3000 has measurements of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm SL1000 vs the A3000.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm SL1000 and A3000 is 61 and 69 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The visual below should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm SL1000 and A3000.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm SL1000 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony A3000 will produce greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm SL1000 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.