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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony A3000

Portability
86
Imaging
59
Features
68
Overall
62
Fujifilm X-A2 front
 
Sony Alpha A3000 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
54
Overall
59

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony A3000 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-A1
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-A3
Sony A3000
(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
  • Launched August 2013
  • Refreshed by Sony a3500
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony A3000 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A2 over the Sony A3000

 Fujifilm X-A2 A3000 
LaunchedJanuary 2015August 2013Fresher by 17 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the Fujifilm X-A2

 A3000 Fujifilm X-A2 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A2 and Sony A3000

 Fujifilm X-A2 A3000 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony A3000 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony A3000 size comparison

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

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony A3000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony A3000 Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony A3000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony A3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony A3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-A2
Portrait photography with Sony A3000
75
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW files
77
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Street photography advice
Sony A3000 Street photography advice
76
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
57
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
heavier than competition (411g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Sports photography details
Sony A3000 Sports photography details
58
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
good battery pack (410 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (5.6 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
60
good megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery power (470 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A3000 as a Travel photography camera
78
good battery pack (410 shots)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
missing Timelapse recording
60
better than average battery power (470 shots)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (411g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Landscape photography factors
Sony A3000 Landscape photography factors
71
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (410 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
70
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (470 per charge)
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Vlogging highlights
Sony A3000 Vlogging highlights
70
screen is selfie friendly
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have image stabilization
missing microphone support
26
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
missing mic support
heavier than competition (411g)
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony A3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A2 and Sony A3000
 Fujifilm X-A2Sony Alpha A3000
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-A2 Sony Alpha A3000
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2015-01-14 2013-08-27
Physical type 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 dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface 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 -
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
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
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.47x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.6 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100)
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 AVCHD, H.264, MP4
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350 grams (0.77 lb) 411 grams (0.91 lb)
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 photos 470 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card -
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $370 $398