Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony A3000

In this write-up, we are comparing the Fujifilm X-A2 versus Sony A3000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-A2 (16MP) and the A3000 (20MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A2 was unveiled 17 months later than the A3000 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-A2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm X-A2 scores vs the A3000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-A2 and Sony Alpha A3000. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-A2 Gallery and Sony A3000 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-A2 comes with external dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Sony A3000 has proportions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-A2 versus Sony A3000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-A2 versus the A3000.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A2 and A3000 is 86 and 69 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading a spec sheet. The visual here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A2 and A3000.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony A3000 to deliver more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-A2 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.