Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony A3000

Here is a in depth assessment of the Fujifilm X-A1 versus Sony A3000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-A1 (16MP) and the A3000 (20MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A1 was revealed 4 months later than the A3000 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-A1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm X-A1 grades versus the A3000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-A1 & Sony Alpha A3000. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-A1 Gallery & Sony A3000 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A1 features outer dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Sony A3000 has dimensions 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 that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A1 versus the A3000.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A1 and A3000 is 87 and 69 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A1 and A3000.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony A3000 to resolve greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively.