Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony A3000

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Fujifilm X-A3 and Sony A3000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-A3 (24MP) and the A3000 (20MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A3 was manufactured 3 years later than the A3000 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-A3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm X-A3 scores against the A3000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-A3 & Sony Alpha A3000. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-A3 Gallery & Sony A3000 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A3 features exterior dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 339 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Sony A3000 has dimensions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-A3 and the A3000.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A3 and A3000 is 86 and 69 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A3 and A3000.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Fujifilm X-A3 to show more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-A3 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.