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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A3000

Portability
55
Imaging
95
Features
85
Overall
91
Fujifilm GFX 100S front
 
Sony Alpha A3000 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
54
Overall
59

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A3000 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 100S
(Full Review)
  • 102MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 900g - 150 x 104 x 87mm
  • Introduced January 2021
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
  • Revealed August 2013
  • Refreshed by Sony a3500
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A3000 Overview

Below is a detailed comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A3000, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100S (102MP) and A3000 (20MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 100S (Medium format) and A3000 (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm GFX 100S was brought out 7 years later than the A3000 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm GFX 100S scores vs the A3000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 100S over the Sony A3000

 Fujifilm GFX 100S A3000 
RevealedJanuary 2021August 2013More recent by 91 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2360k230kCrisper screen (+2130k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the Fujifilm GFX 100S

 A3000 Fujifilm GFX 100S 

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Sony A3000

 Fujifilm GFX 100S A3000 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A3000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm GFX 100S features outer measurements of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") along with a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) and the Sony A3000 has sizing 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 ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100S and the A3000.

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A3000 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 100S and A3000 is 55 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A3000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A3000 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through technical specs. The visual here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and A3000.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 100S due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 100S will resolve extra detail having its extra 82MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm GFX 100S provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A3000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Portrait photography features
Sony A3000 Portrait photography features
97
you can focus manually
MP count fantastic (102 megapixels)
big sensor size (Medium format)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
77
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Street photography details
Sony A3000 Street photography details
74
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Medium format)
exports RAW formats
includes focus via touch
weather sealing
heavier than others (900g)
57
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average in class (411 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Sports photography features
Sony A3000 Sports photography features
91
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count fantastic (102MP)
big sensor size (Medium format)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
has phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
60
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery pack (470 CIPA)
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S as a Travel photography camera
Sony A3000 as a Travel photography camera
67
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
includes focus via touch
MP count fantastic (102MP)
heavier than others (900 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
60
great battery pack (470 shots)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (411 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Landscape photography features
Sony A3000 Landscape photography features
93
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count fantastic (102 megapixels)
big sensor size (Medium format)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
2 card slots
70
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (470 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Vlogging advice
Sony A3000 Vlogging advice
34
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focusing
high video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has mic support
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
heavier than others (900g)
26
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have external mic port
heavier than average in class (411 grams)
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 100S and Sony A3000
 Fujifilm GFX 100SSony Alpha A3000
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm GFX 100S Sony Alpha A3000
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2021-01-27 2013-08-27
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ image
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format APS-C
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 102 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 11648 x 8736 5456 x 3632
Highest native ISO 12800 16000
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 425 25
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm G Sony E
Number of lenses 13 121
Crop factor 0.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 2,360k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.47x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100)
Flash modes no built-in flash Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/125 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 AVCHD, H.264, MP4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 900 gr (1.98 lb) 411 gr (0.91 lb)
Physical dimensions 150 x 104 x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") 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 460 shots 470 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W235 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) -
Storage slots 2 1
Launch pricing $5,999 $398