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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony A3000

Portability
86
Imaging
69
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-A5 front
 
Sony Alpha A3000 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
54
Overall
59

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony A3000 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 361g - 117 x 68 x 40mm
  • Launched January 2018
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-A3
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-A7
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
  • Revealed August 2013
  • Successor is Sony a3500
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony A3000 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony A3000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-A5 (24MP) and the A3000 (20MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A5 was announced 4 years later than the A3000 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-A5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-A5 matches up against the A3000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A5 over the Sony A3000

 Fujifilm X-A5 A3000 
RevealedJanuary 2018August 2013Fresher by 54 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the Fujifilm X-A5

 A3000 Fujifilm X-A5 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A5 and Sony A3000

 Fujifilm X-A5 A3000 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony A3000 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-A5 provides physical dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 361 grams (0.80 lbs) and the Sony A3000 has proportions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-A5 vs the A3000.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony A3000 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A5 and A3000 is 86 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony A3000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony A3000 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A5 and A3000.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Fujifilm X-A5 to show more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-A5 should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony A3000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony A3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony A3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Portrait photography factors
Sony A3000 Portrait photography factors
81
focusing manually
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW files
77
focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 as a Street photography camera
Sony A3000 as a Street photography camera
80
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
features focus via touch
no image stabilization
57
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than others in class (411g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Sports photography advice
Sony A3000 Sports photography advice
72
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery power (450 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
slow frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
60
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery pack (470 shots)
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Travel photography factors
Sony A3000 Travel photography factors
88
better than average battery power (450 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
features focus via touch
MP count good (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
60
good battery pack (470 CIPA)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (411g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Landscape photography advice
Sony A3000 Landscape photography advice
79
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (450 CIPA)
no image stabilization
70
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (470 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Vlogging factors
Sony A3000 Vlogging factors
81
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic support
no image stabilization
26
supports face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no external mic jack
heavier than others in class (411 grams)
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony A3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A5 and Sony A3000
 Fujifilm X-A5Sony Alpha A3000
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-A5 Sony Alpha A3000
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2018-01-31 2013-08-27
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ image
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 5456 x 3632
Max native ISO 12800 16000
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
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
Number of focus points 91 25
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Sony E
Amount of lenses 54 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.47x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.70 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (15p), 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 24, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p, 23.98p) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, H.264, MP4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 361 grams (0.80 lbs) 411 grams (0.91 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 68 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") 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 450 photos 470 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) -
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $500 $398