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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony A3000

Portability
55
Imaging
88
Features
82
Overall
85
Fujifilm GFX 50S II front
 
Sony Alpha A3000 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
54
Overall
59

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony A3000 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50S II
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 900g - 150 x 104 x 87mm
  • Announced September 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
  • Released August 2013
  • Renewed by Sony a3500
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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony A3000 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Sony A3000, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (51MP) and A3000 (20MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (Medium format) and A3000 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50S II was manufactured 8 years after the A3000 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S II grades against the A3000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50S II over the Sony A3000

 Fujifilm GFX 50S II A3000 
ReleasedSeptember 2021August 2013Newer by 98 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2360k230kClearer screen (+2130k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the Fujifilm GFX 50S II

 A3000 Fujifilm GFX 50S II 

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Sony A3000

 Fujifilm GFX 50S II A3000 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony A3000 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II comes with physical dimensions of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") along with a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) while the Sony A3000 has dimensions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Sony A3000 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and the A3000.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony A3000 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and A3000 is 55 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony A3000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony A3000 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and A3000.

As you can see, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 31MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm GFX 50S II will have an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony A3000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony A3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony A3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Portrait photography info
Sony A3000 Portrait photography info
92
has manual focus
amazing resolution (51MP)
great sensor size (Medium format)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
77
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm GFX 50S II
Street photography with Sony A3000
72
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Medium format)
supports RAW formats
offers touch focus
environment proofing
more heavy than others (900g)
57
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (411 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm GFX 50S II
Sports photography with Sony A3000
81
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing resolution (51 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
no phase detect AF
60
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
great battery life (470 CIPA)
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm GFX 50S II
Travel photography with Sony A3000
66
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
offers touch focus
amazing resolution (51MP)
more heavy than others (900g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
60
great battery life (470 CIPA)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (411g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm GFX 50S II
Landscape photography with Sony A3000
90
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing resolution (51 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
has double storage slots
70
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (470 shots)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Vlogging advice
Sony A3000 Vlogging advice
34
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone port
does not feature selfie friendly display
more heavy than others (900 grams)
26
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (411g)
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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony A3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Sony A3000
 Fujifilm GFX 50S IISony Alpha A3000
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm GFX 50S II Sony Alpha A3000
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2021-09-02 2013-08-27
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ image
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format APS-C
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 51MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 8256 x 6192 5456 x 3632
Maximum native ISO 12800 16000
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 425 25
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm G Sony E
Total lenses 14 121
Crop factor 0.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 2,360k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.47x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 3600 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/125 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, H.264, MP4
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 900 grams (1.98 lbs) 411 grams (0.91 lbs)
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 score not tested 78
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.8
DXO Low light score not tested 1068
Other
Battery life 440 images 470 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W235 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) -
Card slots Dual One
Price at release $3,999 $398