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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony A3000

Portability
86
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-A7 front
 
Sony Alpha A3000 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
54
Overall
59

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony A3000 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.5" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 320g - 119 x 68 x 41mm
  • Announced September 2019
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-A5
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
  • Introduced August 2013
  • Newer Model is Sony a3500
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony A3000 Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony A3000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-A7 (24MP) and the A3000 (20MP) is fairly well matched and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A7 was launched 6 years later than the A3000 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-A7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-A7 grades against the A3000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A7 over the Sony A3000

 Fujifilm X-A7 A3000 
IntroducedSeptember 2019August 2013Fresher by 74 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2760k230kClearer display (+2530k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the Fujifilm X-A7

 A3000 Fujifilm X-A7 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A7 and Sony A3000

 Fujifilm X-A7 A3000 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony A3000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-A7 comes with outer dimensions of 119mm x 68mm x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 320 grams (0.71 lbs) while the Sony A3000 has proportions 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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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-A7 versus the A3000.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony A3000 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A7 and A3000 is 86 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony A3000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony A3000 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A7 and A3000.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Fujifilm X-A7 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-A7 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony A3000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony A3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony A3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A3000 as a Portrait photography camera
82
has manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
77
focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 as a Street photography camera
Sony A3000 as a Street photography camera
80
screen articulates fully
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
lack of image stabilization
57
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (411 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Sports photography information
Sony A3000 Sports photography information
72
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking focus
better than average battery (440 shots)
comes with phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
60
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
good battery (470 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Travel photography info
Sony A3000 Travel photography info
88
better than average battery (440 shots)
supports bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
60
good battery (470 per charge)
good megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (411g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A3000 Landscape photography highlights
80
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
lovely big screen (3.5")
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (440 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
70
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
good battery (470 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Vlogging details
Sony A3000 Vlogging details
81
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic jack
lack of image stabilization
26
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (411 grams)
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony A3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A7 and Sony A3000
 Fujifilm X-A7Sony Alpha A3000
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-A7 Sony Alpha A3000
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2019-09-11 2013-08-27
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ image
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 5456 x 3632
Maximum native ISO 12800 16000
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
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
Number of focus points 425 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Sony E
Total lenses 54 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 2,760k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.47x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at ISO 100) 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100)
Flash modes Auto, forced, slow synchro, 2nd curtain, commander, suppressed) Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, H.264, MP4
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 320 gr (0.71 lb) 411 gr (0.91 lb)
Dimensions 119 x 68 x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 440 photos 470 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) -
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $700 $398