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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony A3000

Portability
59
Imaging
83
Features
77
Overall
80
Fujifilm GFX 50S front
 
Sony Alpha A3000 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
54
Overall
59

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony A3000 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50S
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 740g - 148 x 94 x 91mm
  • Revealed January 2017
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
  • Successor is Sony a3500
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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony A3000 Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S versus Sony A3000, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50S (51MP) and A3000 (20MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S (Medium format) and A3000 (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50S was revealed 3 years later than the A3000 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S scores versus the A3000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50S over the Sony A3000

 Fujifilm GFX 50S A3000 
RevealedJanuary 2017August 2013Fresher by 42 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2360k230kClearer screen (+2130k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the Fujifilm GFX 50S

 A3000 Fujifilm GFX 50S 

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Sony A3000

 Fujifilm GFX 50S A3000 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony A3000 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 50S has got exterior measurements of 148mm x 94mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) while the Sony A3000 has dimensions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm GFX 50S versus Sony A3000 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S against the A3000.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony A3000 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 50S and A3000 is 59 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony A3000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony A3000 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out technical specs. The graphic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and A3000.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm GFX 50S using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Fujifilm GFX 50S will produce greater detail because of its extra 31 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm GFX 50S should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony A3000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony A3000 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Portrait photography highlights
Sony A3000 Portrait photography highlights
89
manual focus
MP count high (51MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW files
77
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Street photography factors
Sony A3000 Street photography factors
72
screen tilts
sensor size is big (Medium format)
exports RAW files
includes focus via touch
environment proofing
no image stabilization
57
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (411 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Sports photography advice
Sony A3000 Sports photography advice
69
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
MP count high (51MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (400 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
60
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
great battery pack (470 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Travel photography advice
Sony A3000 Travel photography advice
64
environment proofing
includes focus via touch
MP count high (51 megapixels)
not so great battery power (400 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
60
great battery pack (470 per charge)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (411g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Landscape photography details
Sony A3000 Landscape photography details
79
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
MP count high (51MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (400 CIPA)
70
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (470 per charge)
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm GFX 50S
Vlogging with Sony A3000
33
touchscreen
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone jack
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
26
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of microphone support
more heavy than average in class (411 grams)
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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony A3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50S and Sony A3000
 Fujifilm GFX 50SSony Alpha A3000
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm GFX 50S Sony Alpha A3000
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2017-01-18 2013-08-27
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor X Processor Pro 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 51 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 8256 x 6192 5456 x 3632
Highest native ISO 12800 16000
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 117 25
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm G Sony E
Available lenses 12 121
Focal length multiplier 0.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2" 3"
Resolution of screen 2,360 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 1.07x 0.47x
Features
Min shutter speed 360s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100)
Flash settings Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/125s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, H.264, MP4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 740 gr (1.63 lb) 411 gr (0.91 lb)
Dimensions 148 x 94 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") 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 400 shots 470 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-T125 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) -
Card slots Dual One
Pricing at release $5,499 $398