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Fujifilm X-A10 vs Sony A3000

Portability
86
Imaging
60
Features
66
Overall
62
Fujifilm X-A10 front
 
Sony Alpha A3000 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
54
Overall
59

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Sony A3000 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Expand to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 331g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Revealed December 2016
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
  • Newer Model is Sony a3500
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Fujifilm X-A10 vs Sony A3000 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Fujifilm X-A10 vs Sony A3000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-A10 (16MP) and the A3000 (20MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A10 was released 3 years later than the A3000 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-A10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm X-A10 matches up against the A3000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A10 over the Sony A3000

 Fujifilm X-A10 A3000 
ReleasedDecember 2016August 2013More recent by 40 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the Fujifilm X-A10

 A3000 Fujifilm X-A10 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A10 and Sony A3000

 Fujifilm X-A10 A3000 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Sony A3000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A10 has exterior dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 331 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-A10 compared to the A3000.

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Sony A3000 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A10 and A3000 is 86 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Sony A3000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Sony A3000 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to see the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The photograph below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A10 and A3000.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony A3000 to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-A10 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Sony A3000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Sony A3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Sony A3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Portrait photography factors
Sony A3000 Portrait photography factors
69
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
77
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 as a Street photography camera
Sony A3000 as a Street photography camera
76
tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
57
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average (411 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Sports photography advice
Sony A3000 Sports photography advice
61
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery life (410 shots)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
60
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
good battery (470 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Travel photography highlights
Sony A3000 Travel photography highlights
86
better than average battery life (410 per charge)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
60
good battery (470 CIPA)
good resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (411 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Landscape photography advice
Sony A3000 Landscape photography advice
77
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (410 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
70
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
good battery (470 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A3000 as a Vlogging camera
62
selfie friendly screen
comes with face detect focusing
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (None1920 x 1080 pixels)
lack of mic socket
26
comes with face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing microphone jack
more heavy than average (411 grams)
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Fujifilm X-A10 vs Sony A3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A10 and Sony A3000
 Fujifilm X-A10Sony Alpha A3000
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-A10 Sony Alpha A3000
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2016-12-01 2013-08-27
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 area 368.2mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4896 x 3264 5456 x 3632
Highest native ISO 6400 16000
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 49 25
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Sony E
Total lenses 54 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.47x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100)
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum 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
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p. 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p,24p) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution None1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 AVCHD, H.264, MP4
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 331g (0.73 pounds) 411g (0.91 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 410 photographs 470 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, smile, buddy, group) Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card -
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $499 $398