Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony A3000
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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony A3000 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony A3000 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm GFX 50S & Sony Alpha A3000. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm GFX 50S Gallery & Sony A3000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50S over the Sony A3000
Fujifilm GFX 50S | A3000 | |||
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Revealed | January 2017 | ![]() | August 2013 | Fresher by 42 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 2360k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+2130k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the Fujifilm GFX 50S
A3000 | Fujifilm GFX 50S |
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Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Sony A3000
Fujifilm GFX 50S | A3000 | |||
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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.
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.

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 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.

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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony A3000 Specifications
Fujifilm GFX 50S | Sony Alpha A3000 | |
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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 |