Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony A3000
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony A3000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
- Announced November 2013
- Refreshed by Fujifilm X-A2
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
- Released August 2013
- Replacement is Sony a3500
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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).
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A1 over the Sony A3000
| Fujifilm X-A1 | A3000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the Fujifilm X-A1
| A3000 | Fujifilm X-A1 |
|---|
Common features in the Fujifilm X-A1 and Sony A3000
| Fujifilm X-A1 | A3000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | November 2013 |  | August 2013 | Similar age |
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony A3000 Physical Comparison
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).
See the Fujifilm X-A1 versus Sony A3000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.
Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony A3000 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony A3000 Specifications
| Fujifilm X-A1 | Sony Alpha A3000 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | FujiFilm | Sony |
| Model | Fujifilm X-A1 | Sony Alpha A3000 |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2013-11-30 | 2013-08-27 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | EXR Processor II | BIONZ image |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 23.6 x 15.6mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 368.2mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4896 x 3264 | 5456 x 3632 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 16000 |
| Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 49 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Fujifilm X | Sony E |
| Total lenses | 54 | 121 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 920 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display tech | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.47x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 6.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.00 m (ISO200m) | 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100) |
| Flash settings | Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander | Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync. |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/180 secs | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min. | 1920 x 1080 |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | H.264 | AVCHD, H.264, MP4 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 330g (0.73 lb) | 411g (0.91 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 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 | 350 shots | 470 shots |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NP-W126 | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) | Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card | - |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $329 | $398 |
